The Supreme Court highlights critical failures in implementing the Right to Information Act, noting that numerous states and union territories still lack online RTI portals. Even where portals exist, they fail to meet essential accessibility and usability standards, and many public authorities remain unconnected. This situation is highly relevant to open data because transparent, accessible information systems are foundational to open government principles. Without functional digital infrastructure, the public cannot effectively exercise their right to information, undermining the core ethos of openness and accountability in governance. The court’s intervention underscores the urgent need for standardized, user-friendly digital platforms across all jurisdictions. Ensuring universal compliance and technical quality is vital for transforming legal rights into practical, real-world access to public data and information.
Source: newstodaynet.comPublished on 2024-09-26
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