Manual Of Right To Information Act

The passage of Right ot Information Act 200 is a historic movement. It replaces the culture of secrecy and control with opennes and participation. But legal framework on this topic so far have resulted in little change. Is this another law that promises much, but changes little? More than the law, the RTI is a process, a tool, a concept and a cultural approach to life. Can we use this to meet the challenges of our democratic future? What is the potentia and what are the road blocks?
About Author :
Dr. Raj Kumar Pruthi si a widey travelled, well read scholar and an estabished author. He has a vast academic and administrative experience. He has been a chairman of an NGO. Besides his Ph.D. he is a law graduate from Delhi University. He has presented research papers during national and international seminars and conferences. Apart from being a member of Board of Studies of some of the universities he has delivered annual lectures to Banaras Hindu University in 1993 and Ser Wiliam Mayers Lectures to Madras University in 1994.
Contents :
Preface Table of Cases Introduction to Right to Information: An Overview Right to Information Act, 2005 Related Indian Freedom of Information Rules, Bills and Acts Delhi STate Council Right to Information Act and Rules Other State's Right to Information Acts Some Legal Instruments (Bare Acts and Rules) in India Relevant to RTI Major International and Foreign Instruments on Freedom of Information Surpeme Court and Right to Information Conclusion Index