The passage of Right to Information Act 2005 is a historic movement. It replaces the culture of secrecy and control with openness and participation. But legal framework on this topic so far have resulted in little change. In this another law that promises much, but changes little? More than the law, the RTI is a process, a tool, a concept and a cultural approach to life. Can we use this to meet the challenges of our democratic future? What is the potential and what are the road blocks? Aim of the book Manual of Right to Information Act is to compile for our readers both professional and common man, origin, growth and evolution of the Right to Information act 2005, in a friendly manner. It contains some of the important Indian and global legal mechanisms to facilitate further research and thinking on the subject. We are to make use of these new openings in democratic decision making to build a vibrant, prosperous and developed India.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Raj Kumar Pruthi
Raj kumar Pruthi, b. 1939, post-graduated from Punjab University Dr. Rajkumar has obtained the doctoral degree from Kurukshetra University on “Annie Besant†being the first research work on the subject. Also obtained degree in Law and Education from Delhi and Kurukshetra Universities respectively. Beginning his career in the Engineering branch of the Indian Navy and Naval Aviation, Dr. Rajkumar earned two War Medal’s during this period from Goa Operation and Pakistan War. He then joined Kurukshetra University to start his academic career that culminated with his joining Indian Council for Historical Research as Deputy Director (Research). Through his many prestigious research publications, and presentations in International seminars and conferences, he has earned the reputation of being one of the greatest authorities on the personality, thought and many sided contributions of Annie Besant. His researches on the Role of Indian Revolutionaries in the Freedom Struggle are remarkable for the freshness and frankness. Delivered Dr. Annie Besant’s Memorial lectures to B.H.U., Varanasi 1993 and Sir William Mayor’s lectures 1994 to Madras University. He is a member of Board of Studies of number of Universities.
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