Topic : Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information,
7. What is the objective of the Right to Information Act? Evaluate the ethics underlying the provisions of this Act.(250 words)
Reference: jstor.org
Why the question:
The question is about RTI and the underlying ethical perspectives.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the objectives of RTI and evaluate the ethics underlying the provisions of this Act.
Directive:
Evaluate – When you are asked to evaluate, you have to pass a sound judgement about the truth of the given statement in the question or the topic based on evidences. You have to appraise the worth of the statement in question. There is scope for forming a personal opinion here.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by explaining the background of RTI.
Body:
Explain briefly the provisions of RTI Act 2005. The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense.
Discuss then the salient features of it.
Then discuss the underlying ethical perspectives, explain the benefits such as how it leads to greater good governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance.
