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Denied & delayed: Is the RTI process becoming more restrictive and less pro-people | Data Point podcast
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Denied & delayed: Is the RTI process becoming more restrictive and less pro-people | Data Point podcast
The Right to Information Act was passed in 2005, and it gives citizens access to the records of central and state governments. This act gives people the power to question the government, making it a key part of maintaining a healthy democracy.
But the act isn’t as foolproof as it seems. When it works, the act is a powerful tool, that can uncover major issues in areas that fall under the government. But with issues like vacancies in information commissions, a reluctance to be transparent and delays with appeals and complaints, the act’s power seems to be getting weaker. In this episode, The Hindu speaks with journalists and RTI experts about these issues, and how it is affecting the law.
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The Data Point podcast takes the biggest data-driven stories and puts it into context, so you understand what these numbers mean for you. Hosted by Sonikka Loganathan and supported by experts, to bring you fresh analyses, perspectives and nuance.
