RTI (Right to Information) Act

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted in 2005 in India, empowers citizens to request information from government bodies to promote transparency and accountability. It allows individuals to seek details about government activities, decisions, and public services, ensuring that authorities are answerable to the public. Under RTI, citizens can file applications to access documents, records, or data, and government departments are obliged to respond within specified time frames. The act fosters an informed citizenry, helps prevent corruption, and enhances trust in public institutions by making government operations more transparent.