KARNATAKA RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 20001

[Act, No. 28 of 2000]

[10th December, 2000]

PREAMBLE

An Act to provide for right of access to information to the citizens of the State and in relation to the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

WHEREAS, right to Government held information is accepted by the Supreme Court as a part of right to speech and expression guaranteed to citizens in the Constitution;

AND WHEREAS providing right of access to information to the citizens of the State promotes openess, transparency and accountability in administration and ensures effective participation of people in the administration and thus makes democracy meaningful;

AND WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for right of access to i