Law relating to right to information: containing commentary on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act no. 22 of 2005)

Information is the cardinal source of power. Those who possess information are powerful. Those who do not have access to information are powerless. By enforcing peoples' right to information the powerful can be brought closer to powerless, through sharing and disclosing information. It can turn out to be the most effective catalyst for institutionalisation of democracy, promotion of good governance and control of corruption.

The R.T.I. Act provides a framework for promotion of citizen Government partnership in designing and implementation of development programmes for improving quality of life, which calls for increasing people's options for higher earnings, better quality of education and health care, a cleaner environment and a richer cultural life.

This Second Edition, contains latest and maximum case-law on the Act as pronounced by the Supreme Court, High Courts, Central Information Commission and various State Information Commissions. The book also contains latest and up-to-date State Rules, High Court Rules and other related Rules and Regulations framed after enactment of the Act. The book contains latest case law decided by the Apex Court, High Courts and Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions.

The book is being presented to the esteemed readers by covering all the aspects of the Act in a logical and sequential manner for facilitation thorough comprehension of the reader. Special attention has been made to make the contents as much readable, understandable and simple as possible.

For easy and quick location of any particular point of law efforts have been made to give necessary headings wherever possible, for easy and quick location of any particular point of law. The alphabetical table of cases and detailed subject index enhance the utility of the book.

For errors and omissions we seek the indulgence of the readers. Suggestions for improvement will be gratefully received and given effect to in subsequent edition.