Right To Information (RTI)

Explanation :

• The RTI Act was passed by Parliament on 15^th June, 2005 and came fully into force on 12^th October, 2005 replacing the erstwhile Freedom of information Act, 2002.
• It mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information by various public authorities under Central Government as well as the State Governments.
• The office of Central Information Commission (CIC) was established in 2005 by the Central Government under the provisions of Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
• The basic object of the RTI Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense.