Right to Information (RTI) and e-governance must go hand in hand. E-governance is a key vehicle to make people at the grass root levels aware of their rights, says Wajahad Habibullah, chief information commissioner of the government of India.
In an interview with Kavitha Alexis of CIOL, Habibullah speaks about India's Right to Information Act, its implication to the Indian citizens and the role of information communication technology. Excerpts:
What are the implications of RTI Act on the Indian democracy?
The Indian RTI Act 2005 is one of the most advanced Right to Information legislations in the world. The Act is based on the principle that all government information is the property of people. It takes democracy to the grass root level and is also a step towards ensuring participatory governance in the country. RTI Act is a source of strength for all Indians as it would ensure timely response to their information needs on government functioning and lead to greater transparency in governance.
Read the full interview here.
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