• Rohit Singh
• Dr. Randhir Kumar Singh

ABSTRACT; this study has been undertaken to find out contemporary facts and challenges under over all regime of Right to Information Law. Since the enactment of Right to Information act- 2002 it has become a matter of immense importance to make governance more transparent, accountable and responsible. Ours is the world largest democracy the nation has passed the test of time no Nation can imagine about independence, good governance, liberty and fraternity etc. without the adequate reasonable information about works of public authorities. The renowned French Philosopher Michel Foucault once said that “the power is derived from knowledge and information is basic component of knowledge.” Information makes men wise and it is competent enough to cope up with the modern world. Thus it becomes the duty of the Government to inform citizens about day to day happening of whatever within the Government. However, certain information is of strategic importance which may be threat to Sovereignty and Integrity of nation such information shall be kept secret. This paper tries to highlight contemporary facts and challenges and also to provide certain recommendation for effective implementation and functioning of Right to Information.

Rights, Public Authority, Information, Liberty and Good Governance.

"Right to Information Contemporary Facts and Challenges", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.254-260, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903039.pdf

"Right to Information Contemporary Facts and Challenges", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp254-260, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1903039.pdf