BharatNotes Right to Service Acts
State legislation that mandates time-bound delivery of notified public services and prescribes penalties for officials who fail to deliver within specified timelines.
Context & Background
Madhya Pradesh first enacted it in 2010; subsequently over 20 states followed; no central law exists yet.
UPSC Exam Relevance
Distinction from RTI (right to information vs right to service delivery); 2nd ARC recommended a central legislation; differs from Citizens' Charter which is non-statutory.
