ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT (RIT)

AUTHOR – SAKEE. N, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMILNADU DR.AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – SAKEE. N, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT (RIT), INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 531-538, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Administrative law regulates the actions of government agencies, providing a framework for their operation while guaranteeing accountability, transparency and fairness. It plays an essential role in the regulation of public administration and the protection of citizens’ rights. One of the key elements of administrative law is the concept of the rule of law, which requires that government actions are based on laws and not on arbitrary decisions. The emergence of the Right to

Information Act (RTI) in India has also strengthened administrative law by promoting transparency and providing citizens with access to government information. The RTI Act, approved In 2005, allows individuals to request information from public authorities, thus promoting an informed citizenry and strengthening democratic governance. The interaction between administrative law and the RTI Act reflects the principles of accountability, transparency and participation, ultimately contributing to good governance. 

Keywords:  administrative law, accountability, transparency, rule of law, Right to Information Act (RTI), governance, public administration, citizen empowerment, legal framework.