Right Information Flow

In a democracy, citizen’s right to information has been constitutionally guaranteed. People have right to know the decisions and actions of authorities and state agencies as they directly impact the public domain. The right to information is essential to ensure accountability and transparency of the government’s activities meant for the broader interest of the common people. Such a provision helps strengthen good governance and public service delivery. If the government’s departments and officials are reluctant to provide information about their policy, decisions and performance, this will fuel suspicion about the real motive of the public institutions. More importantly, non-cooperation and apathetic attitude on the part of authorities also provide room for misgivings whether they have indulged in red-tape and financial irregularities.