According to the RTI Act, the State Information Commission is responsible for appointing DIOs in each district.

DIOs are responsible for providing information to citizens, promoting transparency and accountability, and facilitating the implementation of the RTI Act.

DIOs are required to provide information related to the functioning of the government, except for information that is exempt under the RTI Act.

DIOs are required to respond to an RTI application within 30 days from the date of receipt.

If a DIO fails to respond to an RTI application within the stipulated time limit, the applicant can file an appeal with the State Information Commission, file a complaint with the Central Information Commission, or file a lawsuit against the DIO.

A DIO who knowingly provides false or misleading information under the RTI Act can be punished with both a fine of up to Rs. 25,000 and imprisonment for up to 3 years.

DIOs play a crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability in government by ensuring that government information is easily accessible to citizens, holding government officials accountable for their actions, and preventing corruption and misuse of public funds.

DIOs face a number of challenges in implementing the RTI Act, including lack of resources and infrastructure, resistance from government officials, and lack of awareness among citizens about their RTI rights.

To strengthen the role of DIOs in promoting transparency and accountability in government, it is essential to provide adequate resources and infrastructure to DIOs, raise awareness among citizens about their RTI rights, and hold government officials accountable for obstructing the RTI process.

Citizens can contribute to the effective implementation of the RTI Act by filing RTI applications to seek information from government departments, raising awareness about the RTI Act among their communities, and holding government officials accountable for their actions.

The RTI Act is significant in promoting good governance in India as it empowers citizens to hold government officials accountable, promotes transparency and reduces corruption, and strengthens democracy by giving citizens a voice.

The RTI Act contributes to the prevention of corruption in government by allowing citizens to expose corrupt practices by government officials, promoting transparency and accountability in government, and empowering citizens to demand information from government departments.

The RTI Act has some limitations in promoting transparency and accountability in government, including the fact that it does not cover all government departments and agencies, does not provide for timely responses to RTI applications, and does not provide adequate protection to whistleblowers.

One of the recent amendments made to the RTI Act is that it now includes political parties under its ambit.

The Central Information Commission (CIC) plays a crucial role in the implementation of the RTI Act by overseeing the implementation of the Act, hearing appeals against the decisions of State Information Commissions, and promoting awareness about the RTI Act among citizens.