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Synopsis This book is written with the object of making the information available on ‘right to information’ to the common people in a simple language. Though as a neutral observer it is difficult to capture the strong and vibrant movement on the Right to information in India, its challenges and its implications, into words, yet, an effort is made here to combine these two dimensions of the same issues. It focuses both on outline the significance of the right to information, particularly in empowering ordinary citizens to combat state corruption and to play an active role in participatory democracy. It is divided into two parts. Part I focuses on discussion and commentary about the Right to Information, including the newly enacted “Right to Information Act, 2005” with state laws. Part II of this Book delineates on the law on right to information, provisions made at international level as well as related laws. This work is done with the object of reaching out to a lay person and may be of immense use for students, activists, development professionals, teachers, researchers, lawyers, social workers, NGOs or any one else who may be curious to know abut his or her right to know.