Question:
Right to Information is the most effective and innovative tool in Indian administration because :
- It accepts people's rights and privileges to know.
- It makes political system accountable and transparent
- It makes people aware of public policies and decision making
- It makes administrative more innovative.
A(i), (iii) and (iv)
B(i), (ii) and (iv)
C(ii), (iii) and (iv)
D(i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer:
D. (i), (ii) and (iii)
Explanation:
- The right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19 (1) of the Indian Constitution. In 1976, in the Raj Narain vs the State of Uttar Pradesh case, the Supreme Court ruled that Right to information will be treated as a fundamental right under article 19. The Supreme Court held that in Indian democracy, people are the masters and they have the right to know about the working of the government.