ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI)

AUTHOR –REVATHY.V, STUDENT AT DEPARTMENT OF BBA LLB (HON’S), THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, TARAMANI, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – REVATHY.V, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI), INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (4) OF 2024, PG. 84-88, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

The dynamic interplay between administrative law and the Right to Information (RTI) Act plays a crucial role in advancing transparency, accountability, and participatory governance in India. Administrative law regulates public authorities, ensuring compliance with principles of natural justice and fairness, while providing citizens avenues for redress against administrative overreach. However, opacity in administrative decisions creates a gap in public oversight. The RTI Act, enacted in 2005, empowers citizens to access government information, bridging this gap and enhancing democratic governance. Despite its transformative potential, challenges such as bureaucratic resistance and misuse of exemption clauses hinder RTI’s effectiveness. This study critically examines how administrative law and RTI can complement each other to promote good governance, identifying barriers to implementation and offering recommendations for improving transparency and accessibility in the RTI framework.