SHORT ANSWER:
Lack of awareness about the RTI Act among marginalized communities limits their ability to seek information and participate in governance.
DETAILS:
- The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 empowers citizens to request information from public authorities.
- Marginalized communities may not know their rights under this Act, hindering their access to information.
- This lack of awareness can lead to exclusion from decision-making processes and governance.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No specific punishment for lack of awareness, but it results in reduced accountability of public authorities.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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