RIGHT TO INFORMA TION- A TOOL OF GOOD GOVERNACE

Corruption today is the greatest enemy of good governance and causing harm to democracy and development. People in India must bow their heads in shame as they are living in a country where every organ, activity and functions are conducted with corrupt practices. Whatever the number of institutions we create, they themselves become other dens of corruption. It seems that good governance and corruption cannot co-exist. If it cannot which is that element supporting such corrupt practices? The Answer is SECRECY. Secrecy in Government is the most important cause of corruption, inefficiency and irresponsiveness and an enemy to good governance. The purpose of this study to create the awareness in people about RTI. RTI has enabled people to participate in the process of development which has resulted in education of corruption and established an open and participatory governance system. Hence, in effect, RTI Reflect s and promotes the social income interest of every citizen, particularly the poor, who are receiving the benefits of development as per their entitlements. RTI is potential tool which indicated with a view to expediting the process of human development.