New IGNOU BPAE-141 Help Book Right to Information in English – BAPAH Public Administration Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Right to Information: An Introduction
Right to Information: Evolution, Concept, Achievements and Limitations

Block 2 – The Right to Information Act, 2005
The Right to Information Act, 2005: An Overview
The Right to Information Rules
The Central Information Commission
The State Information Commission

Block 3 – Implementation of the Right to Information act, 2005: Issues and Challenges
Administrative Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability through the Right to Information Act, 2005: Issues and Challenges
Role of the Central Information Commission, State Information Commissions and Public Authorities: Expectations and Constraints
The RTI Act, 2005: Constraints in Implementation at the District Level
Role of Media
Role of Civil Society Organisations

Block 4 – Towards Good Governance through Right to Information: Initiatives and Impact
Significance of Right to Information for Governance
Judgments of the Supreme Court and High Court: Instrument for facilitating the RTI Enforcement
Good Practices and Success: Efforts to realise Transparency and Accountability
Social Audit
RTI: Bridging the gap between Rights and their Enforcement