The Right to Information Law aims to ensure that citizens have access to information held by public authorities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

The Right to Information Act, 2005 is the primary legislation that governs the Right to Information in India.

The Right to Information Act grants the right to information to any person, regardless of their nationality or residency.

The Right to Information Act allows citizens to request any information held by a public authority, subject to certain exceptions.

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

The Right to Information Act allows public authorities to deny requests for information on grounds of national security, public order, commercial confidentiality, and personal privacy.

Obstructing or delaying the provision of information under the Right to Information Act is punishable with both fine and imprisonment.

The implementation of the Right to Information Act is overseen by both the Central Information Commission and the State Information Commissions.

Right to Information requests must be submitted in writing, either by post or by hand.

There is no fee for filing a Right to Information request.

Appeals against decisions of public authorities under the Right to Information Act must be filed within 30 days from the date of the decision.

The Central Information Commission has the power to adjudicate appeals against decisions of public authorities, promote awareness about the Right to Information Act, and monitor its implementation.

The State Information Commissions have the power to adjudicate appeals against decisions of public authorities, promote awareness about the Right to Information Act, and monitor its implementation.

The main challenges in implementing the Right to Information Act in India include lack of awareness among citizens, lack of transparency and accountability in public authorities, and inadequate infrastructure and resources.

Best practices for promoting transparency and accountability in governance include proactive disclosure of information, establishing strong Right to Information mechanisms, and promoting a culture of openness and transparency.