https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1590 The piece explains that the right to information is grounded in the right to know as part of freedom of speech and expression and, in some rulings, the right to life; the RTI regime aims to promote transparency and accountability by enabling inspection of documents, copies, samples and electronic records. It highlights that disclosure should be the rule and secrecy the exception, while acknowledging constitutional reasonable restrictions to protect public interest and prevent paralysis of governmental decision making. en-us Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:49:07 +0530 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:49:07 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1590 The piece explains that the right to information is grounded in the right to know as part of freedom of speech and expression and, in some rulings, the right to life; the RTI regime aims to promote transparency and accountability by enabling inspection of documents, copies, samples and electronic records. It highlights that disclosure should be the rule and secrecy the exception, while acknowledging constitutional reasonable restrictions to protect public interest and prevent paralysis of governmental decision making. Articles Other Topics Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:49:07 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=1590