[kodeninja]

I think RTI has helped to some extent in easing the troubles of the common man. I have personally witnessed and experienced its effect in many cases. Right from the "I got my passport/PF etc., that was pending for 6 months, in 2 weeks after filing an RTI" to bigger issues like getting public infrastructure improved (e.g. roads created/repaired), RTI has had a positive impact overall. Of course, it's not clear if any action is taken against the officials in question, but this is a tremendously helpful first step and a possible deterrent to blatant and uncontrolled corruption.