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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