“The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate
Kartavya Desk Staff
Q6. “The purpose of the RTI Act is meant to further good governance but the abuse of the Right to Information (RTI) Act has led to paralysis and fear”. Elaborate [10M, 150 words]
Reference: The Hindu
Difficulty level: Medium
Why the question: The question is part of the conceptual Tuesday’s and recently SC has shown concern regarding rise of abuse of RTI. Key Demand of the question: To write about how RTI is being misused and address ways to balance between good governance and abuse of RTI. Directive word: Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by defining about RTI act and its background. Body: First address regarding the RTI purpose (Can mention aim and objectives). Then address how RTI is being misused with few examples. Lastly mention about how to reduce such misuse of RTI. Conclusion: Mention the importance of having RTI in democracy.
Why the question:
The question is part of the conceptual Tuesday’s and recently SC has shown concern regarding rise of abuse of RTI.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about how RTI is being misused and address ways to balance between good governance and abuse of RTI.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining about RTI act and its background.
First address regarding the RTI purpose (Can mention aim and objectives).
Then address how RTI is being misused with few examples.
Lastly mention about how to reduce such misuse of RTI.
Conclusion:
Mention the importance of having RTI in democracy.