The Maharashtra government’s recent notification amending the Right to Information (RTI) Rules has triggered widespread backlash from transparency activists and social workers. Critics argue that the newly introduced provisions create bureaucratic hurdles, deliberately complicating the process for information seekers and undermining public accountability.
Activists claim these changes dilute the core essence of the RTI Act, making it significantly harder for citizens to access government data. The unfolding controversy has sparked a intense state-wide debate over citizen rights, governance transparency, and the potential suppression of public scrutiny.
