Right to Information — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the impact of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, on transparency and accountability in Indian governance. Discuss the challenges in its implementation and suggest measures for its effective functioning.

The RTI Act, 2005, has been hailed as a revolutionary legislation, yet its effectiveness is often debated in the context of judicial transparency and the right to privacy. Examine this statement.

Discuss the structure, powers, and functions of the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs) under the RTI Act, 2005. How has the RTI Amendment Act, 2019, impacted their autonomy?