Which of the following is a primary objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

To promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority

To ensure that all RTI applications are processed within a fixed 24-hour window

To provide legal representation to all applicants in the Supreme Court

To restrict the access of information to government officials only

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3 July 2026

Maharashtra RTI rules controversy

The controversy involves the interpretation and potential dilution of the Right to Information Act, 2005, which is a core statutory and governance issue frequently examined in the context of transparency and accountability.

Notes

The Maharashtra government stayed the Maharashtra Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026, following public and activist objections.
The state government reverted to the RTI rules as they existed on June 11, 2026.
Controversial provisions in the stayed amendment included: a threefold increase in application fees, introduction of fees for appeals, and a cap on free information for BPL applicants.
The amendment sought to limit RTI applications to a single subject and a maximum of 150 words.
Other proposed changes included mandatory disclosure of applicant identity, removal of anonymity for whistleblowers, barring legal representation in hearings, and dismissal of cases upon applicant death or absence.
Activists argue that such restrictive rules contravene the parent Right to Information Act, 2005, which is designed to ensure transparency and accountability.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Maharashtra Right to Information (RTI) Rules controversy, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

Discuss the significance of the Right to Information Act, 2005, in promoting administrative accountability and the challenges posed by restrictive state-level amendments to its implementation. 150 words

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The Right to Information Act is often described as a tool for empowering the common citizen. Critically analyze how procedural hurdles, such as fee structures and word limits, can impact the efficacy of this legislation in ensuring transparent governance. 250 words

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Prelims

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

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Topics

Sources

Maharashtra govt. stays new RTI rules ahead of Hazare’s hunger strike

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