Access to information about government policies and their implementation is a powerful tool in the hands of citizens of any nation, and indispensable for the functioning of a healthy democracy. The Right to Information Act 2005 guarantees this right to Indian Citizens. This short introduction analyses the evolution of this landmark Act, the procedures involved in seeking information, the duties of information suppliers, as also the kinds of information exempted from disclosure.Through in-depth comparative analyses of the law in various parts of the world, the book captures the strengths and drawbacks of the RTI Act, narrates success stories, and suggests policy measures to improve its implementation.