'No evidence to suggest RTI hampers governance': Economic Survey's proposal for Act's 're-examination' draws flak

'No evidence to suggest RTI hampers governance': Economic Survey's proposal for Act's 're-examination' draws flak

The Economic Survey's proposal to re-examine the RTI Act, including potential ministerial vetoes and exemptions for internal documents, has sparked outrage among transparency advocates. Critics argue the move undermines a crucial democratic safeguard, citing a lack of evidence that the current law hinders governance and recalling past failed attempts to weaken it.