M T Saju, TNN | Oct 29, 2013, 06.02 AM IST
CHENNAI: Three years ago when S P Nedumaran published a book in Tamil on the Right to Information Act, he wanted to provide people with an idea about the subject. Though the act came into force in October 2005, many are still unaware of it. In 2011, he translated the book into English.
Titled 'Right to Information Act: A Weapon for the Common Indian', a revised edition with the 2012 amendments was released recently. With 30 models of applications, the three-part guide contains articles, success stories, and question and answers related to the act. "I have narrated everything related to RTIin simple language. There is no legal jargon. It helps the reader understand the act and how to use it," said Nedumaran, who has filed more than 400 RTI applications.
A practicing advocate, he travels across Tamil Nadu to conduct free workshops on RTI in villages. "I have conducted more than 40 workshops. In villages, people are not aware of the act. I teach them basics of how to prepare an RTI application with relevant questions," he said.
The book is divided into three parts. The first contains general articles on RTI and clears doubts about the act. The second deals with the methods of using the act to solve problems, and provides specimens of applications, while the third part gives the act.
It was while working as a legal advisor for a non-governmental organisation that Nedumaran realised the importance of the RTI Act. "Many who came to see me from villages were not aware of the act through which any citizen can get information from the government just for 10. I explored the possibilities of reaching those people. Still, there are a lot of people who are ignorant about the act. This should be changed," he said.
Intelligence is might, according to Nedumaran. "If one uses the act cleverly, even an ordinary person can become mighty. The RTI Act is our second Independence. I will be travelling to remote areas of Tamil Nadu to create awareness."
Titled 'Right to Information Act: A Weapon for the Common Indian', a revised edition with the 2012 amendments was released recently. With 30 models of applications, the three-part guide contains articles, success stories, and question and answers related to the act. "I have narrated everything related to RTIin simple language. There is no legal jargon. It helps the reader understand the act and how to use it," said Nedumaran, who has filed more than 400 RTI applications.
A practicing advocate, he travels across Tamil Nadu to conduct free workshops on RTI in villages. "I have conducted more than 40 workshops. In villages, people are not aware of the act. I teach them basics of how to prepare an RTI application with relevant questions," he said.
The book is divided into three parts. The first contains general articles on RTI and clears doubts about the act. The second deals with the methods of using the act to solve problems, and provides specimens of applications, while the third part gives the act.
It was while working as a legal advisor for a non-governmental organisation that Nedumaran realised the importance of the RTI Act. "Many who came to see me from villages were not aware of the act through which any citizen can get information from the government just for 10. I explored the possibilities of reaching those people. Still, there are a lot of people who are ignorant about the act. This should be changed," he said.
Intelligence is might, according to Nedumaran. "If one uses the act cleverly, even an ordinary person can become mighty. The RTI Act is our second Independence. I will be travelling to remote areas of Tamil Nadu to create awareness."
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