Article 19 (1) under which every citizen has freedom of speech and expression and have the right to know how the government works, what role does it play, what are its functions and so on.
Right to Information Act empowers every citizen to seek any information, take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records, take certified samples of material. The RTI Act extends to the whole of India (except the State of Jammu and Kashmir). all bodies, which come under Government notification including NGOs, which are owned, controlled or are substantially financed by the Government.