The Right To Information Act, 2005 Empowerment of the People The Indian constitution has recognized 7 fundamental rights for the countrymen of India. However, seeing the state of the country in the midst of corruption and impunity in government functioning, it had become very important for the people to have a new right; the right to information of the workings of the government which one could feel saddened to say is full of loopholes and corrupt practices. The Right To Information Act, 2005, which states,” An Act to provide for right to every citizen to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, consistent with public interest, in order to promote openness, transparency and accountability in administration and in relation to matters connected herewith or incidental thereto.” These days you would repeatedly read about corruption charges against people or even scams being exposed, many of which are exposed due to the RTI Act. Before 2005, no one knew a