Which of the following terminology is/are mentioned in the Preamble of the Right to Information Act, 2005 ?

Correct Answer: D. (A), (B), (C) and (D)

Explanation: Right to Information (RTI) The Right to Information (RTI) is recognized as a fundamental right under Article 19(1) of the Indian Constitution. In the landmark judicial case Raj Narain v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1976), the Supreme Court confirmed that this right is part of Article 19. The Court clarified that in a democracy, citizens must have the right to know how their government functions. As a result, the Right to Information Act, 2005 was passed, which created a system for citizens to exercise this fundamental right. Features and Significance of the RTI Act (Key Points): 1. Increasing accountability and transparency in governance – RTI has made government functions more transparent and accountable. 2. Empowering citizens – Citizens can now seek information from public authorities. 3. Promoting public participation – Over the past two decades, RTI has made governance accountable and more participatory for the public. 4. Recommendation of 2nd ARC – According to the report of 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission, “RTI is the master key to good governance”. Right to Information Act, 2005 – Preamble The Constitution of India has established a democratic republic; and democracy requires an educated citizenry and transparency of information, which is essential for its functioning and also for preventing corruption and holding governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the government; and in actual practice, disclosure of information may conflict with other public interests, including the efficient operation of governments, the optimal use of limited state financial resources, and the maintenance of confidentiality of sensitive information; and it is necessary to reconcile these conflicting interests while upholding the supremacy of the democratic ideal; therefore, it is now expedient to make provision for providing certain information to citizens who desire it; Be it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty-sixth Year of the Republic of India as follows. PYQ’s Solution English 3 Central Vigilance Commission