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The Right to
Information bill, India - 2005 |
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India’s Right
To Information Movement Makes A Breakthrough. Information is not
a gift, graciously bestowed by India’s leaders – it is no less
than every person’s human right. The Right to Information bill
proposes to promote transparency and accountability in the
working of
all public authority.
According to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, that the Bill was
more far-reaching and effective than the existing Freedom of
Information Act. A new era which will eliminate corruption,
bring the common man's concerns to the heart of all processes of
governance and truly fulfill the hopes of our founding fathers,"
Dr. Singh said.
The Government believes that the proposed legislation will
provide an effective framework for effecting the right of
information recognized under Article 19 of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court of India has recognized the right to
information as a constitutionally protected fundamental right,
established under Article 19 (right to freedom of speech and
expression) and Article 21 (right to life) of the Constitution
(Constitution of India, 1950).
The Court has recognized the right to access information from
government departments is fundamental to democracy. Activists at
the grassroots have famously relied upon the right to
demonstrate that access to information is also essential to
ensuring effective participatory development.
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