SHORT ANSWER:
Penalties for noncompliance with the RTI Act encourage transparency and accountability among officials in Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal bodies.
DETAILS:
- The Right to Information (RTI) Act mandates timely response to requests for information from public authorities.
- Officials can face penalties for failing to provide information or for obstructing the process.
- This creates a sense of responsibility among officials to comply with the Act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Penalties can include fines and disciplinary action against officials who do not comply with the RTI Act.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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