The Right to Information Act, 2005 is the primary legislation governing media access and freedom of information in India. It provides citizens with the right to request information from public authorities and mandates public authorities to provide such information in a timely manner.

The purpose of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is to promote transparency and accountability in government by providing citizens with the right to request information from public authorities.

All of the above are entitled to request information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Information relating to the functioning of public authorities can be requested under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Public authorities are required to respond to a request for information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 within 30 days.

A public authority can refuse to provide information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 if the information is classified as secret, personal in nature, or commercially sensitive.

A public authority that fails to provide information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 can be fined up to Rs. 25,000 and/or imprisoned for up to 3 months.

The Central Information Commission is responsible for hearing appeals against decisions of public authorities, conducting investigations into alleged violations of the Act, and promoting awareness about the Act.

The State Information Commissions are responsible for hearing appeals against decisions of public authorities, conducting investigations into alleged violations of the Act, and promoting awareness about the Act.

The Press Council of India is responsible for regulating the conduct of the press, promoting ethical journalism, and protecting the freedom of the press.

The Broadcasting Authority of India is responsible for regulating the broadcasting sector, promoting fair and balanced broadcasting, and protecting the freedom of expression.

The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995 is responsible for regulating the cable television sector, promoting fair and balanced programming, and protecting the freedom of expression.

Government censorship, corporate control of the media, and lack of transparency in public authorities are all challenges to media access and freedom of information in India.

Strengthening the Right to Information Act, 2005, promoting independent journalism, and increasing transparency in public authorities are all ways to promote media access and freedom of information in India.