Right to Information Is a Basic Human Right of Every Human Being. the Renowned French Philosopher Michel Foucault Once Opined, Power Is Derived from Knowledge and Information Is the Basic Component of Knowledge. Information Changes the Mentality of People and It Is Competent Enough to Cope Up With the Modern World. the Free Access to Information and Participation of People In Government Decisions Develops the Transformation of the Governance into Good Governance. So, It Is the Duty of Government to Inform Citizens About Day to Day Happenings Whatever Within the Government. the Parliament of India Passed the Right to Information Act, 2005, to Foster Accountability, Transparency, Strengthens the Democratic Principles of Polity and Reduces Corruption. This Paper Tries to Highlight the Role of Rti In Good Governance and some Recommendations For Successful Functioning of Rti Act.
Good Governance Is Prerequisite For Democracy. Such Governance Includes some Factors Such As Transparency, Accountability, Rule of Law and People’S Participation. India Is a Democratic Country and In Every Democratic Country, There Is a Need of Good Governance and Transparency. In Every Development Administration Experiences Indicated That There Has Always an Urgent Need For Improving Government .Today In India There Is Unprecedented Corruption at All Levels. All Feel Its Pinch But Corruption Is Roaring High. the Main Factor Behind the Corruption Is Secrecy, Which Was Taken As a Tool of Faithfulness Towar ...