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title: "2nd ARC First Report: Right to Information — Definition"
description: "The 2nd ARC First Report, submitted in June 2006, recommended reforms to enhance India's RTI regime, making it essential for UPSC GS2 candidates."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The 2nd ARC First Report, titled "Right to Information: Master Key to Good Governance," was submitted in June 2006 and recommended reforms to strengthen India's RTI regime.
- Why did the 2nd ARC recommend repealing the Official Secrets Act, 1923?
- Is the 2nd ARC First Report legally binding on the government?
- What did the report say about proactive disclosure under Section 4 of the RTI Act?
- How does the report relate to the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019?

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## Timeline

1. 31 August 2005

   The 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission (2nd ARC) was constituted by the Government of India through a resolution dated , chaired initially by Veerappa Moi…

2. 9 June 2006

   Its very first report, submitted on and titled "Right to Information: Master Key to Good Governance," was a deliberate signal of priorities: the Commission…

3. 15 June 2005

   The report drew its legal foundation from the Right to Information Act, 2005, which had received presidential assent on and came into full force on 12 Octob…

4. 12 October 2005

   The report drew its legal foundation from the Right to Information Act, 2005, which had received presidential assent on 15 June 2005 and came into full force…

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In June 2006, the 2nd ARC chaired by Veerappa Moily submitted its First Report recommending that India repeal the colonial-era Official Secrets Act, 1923, a proposal the Government of India had not enacted as of 2024.

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