Tourism, in its current forms, is being developed and promoted in violation of the basic tenets of democratic decision-making. The extent of adverse impacts that unchecked tourism has brought to communities and the environment in India is worrisome. With the Right To Information (RTI) Act, you can now question your government, at the Panchayat, State and Central level, on why and how plans are made and implemented. You can find out who is investing in the tourism projects in your area or district. This paper provides 7 cases of tourism to illustrate how and where you can use the RTI Act for achieving greater transparency. Publisher: Equitable Tourism Options (EQUATIONS) Contact: [email protected], +91.80.25457607 Visit: www.equitabletourism.org,http://www.equitabletourism.org/stage/readfull.php?AID=386