The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, to promote transparency and 

accountability in the working of the Government, to contain corruption, and to enhance people’s 

participation in democratic process thereby making our democracy work for the people in a real sense. It 

goes without saying that an informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments 

of governance and make the government more accountable to the governed. The Act is a big step 

towards making the citizens informed about the activities of the Government.