The Right to Information Act was enacted in India on October 12, 2005.

The primary objective of the Right to Information Act is to promote transparency and accountability in governance by providing citizens with the right to access information held by public authorities.

The Right to Information Act entitles any person, regardless of their nationality or residency status, to file a Right to Information request.

Under the Right to Information Act, citizens can request any information held by public authorities, including information related to government policies, programs, finances, budgets, contracts, tenders, and other matters, subject to certain exceptions.

The Right to Information Act provides for certain exceptions to the right to information, including information related to national security, personal privacy, commercial secrets, and other matters specified in the Act.

A Right to Information request can be filed by submitting a written application to the concerned public authority, either in person or by post.

Public authorities are required to respond to a Right to Information request within 30 days from the date of receipt of the request.

If a Right to Information request is denied or not responded to within the stipulated time limit, the applicant can file an appeal with the concerned public authority, file a complaint with the State Information Commission, or file a complaint with the Central Information Commission.

The Central Information Commission is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Right to Information Act, adjudicating appeals and complaints related to the Act, and providing training and capacity building to public authorities on the Act.

The Right to Information Act has had a significant impact on governance in India by promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment, leading to improved public services and better governance outcomes.