Question

Select the option that is not true about Right to Information Act.

• A. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan played a major role.
• B. Transparency of the government towards citizens increases.
• C. Reduces corruption.
• D. Citizens do not get copy of information or documents.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Citizens do not get copy of information or documents.

Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan of Rajasthan and several organisations efforts led to the legislation of Right to Information Act. This act ensured that all citizens were provided with the necessary information. Through this act, the transparency and accountability of the government towards its citizens has increased. The main objective of implementing this act was to reduce corruption and make governance more responsible. The citizens can examine and demand copies of information from the government institutions.