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SHORT ANSWER: The Right to Information (RTI) Act has enhanced transparency and accountability in local governance by empowering citizens to request information from public authorities. DETAILS: - Citizens can seek information about the functioning and decisions of Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal bodies. - It promotes informed citizen participation in governance. - It helps in reducing corruption by making government actions more visible. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Failure to provide information can lead to penalties for public officials under the RTI Act. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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