SHORT ANSWER:
The recent amendments to the RTI Act have not been favorable for citizens' access to information.
DETAILS:
- The amendments have reduced the tenure of Information Commissioners and allowed the government to set their salaries.
- This may affect the independence and effectiveness of the Information Commissions.
- Digital tools are encouraged for filing RTI applications but do not address the core issues of transparency.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Reduced effectiveness of the RTI mechanism may lead to less accountability from public authorities.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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