About the Centre

The National Law University Delhi has established the Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG) in February 2013 to sustain the commitment to the rule of law and good governance. The Centre focuses on sensitising people about transparency and accountability in governance, empowering stakeholders like students, lawyers, and public officials to effectively contribute to ensuring transparency and accountability in governance, and developing and promoting quality research in the area of transparency and accountability in governance. The Centre also offers free RTI training, sensitisation, and consultation services to the public. The Centre has hosted national and international conferences on problems of good governance. In addition, the Centre provides free advice, training, sensitisation, and promotion on themes such as the right to information, labour and industrial law governance, and other governance problems.

 

About the Journal

The International Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance (IJTAG) is the flagship journal of the CTAG, National Law University, Delhi. It is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic law journal, published annually by the Centre. The Law Journal aims to promote a culture of scholarly research and academic writing by bringing articles on subjects of interest to the legal profession and academia to the forefront. It features articles, essays, and case notes on various themes, including but not limited to:

• Legal Education

• Combating Corruption

• Right to Information

• Administration and Governance

 

ISSN No: 2395-4337

Formerly UGC CARE Listed Journal for more than 10 years

 

This Journal does not charge any submission, processing, or publication fees.

 

Theme

This edition of the IJTAG Journal will be dedicated to “Combating Corruption Promoting Good Governance.” This edition would deliberate on the following sub-themes:

1. Access To Justice and The Responsibility of The Three Pillars of Governance

2. Accountability And Transparency in Governance of the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive

3. Amplitude of Professional Ethics in the Governance of the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive

4. Anti-Corruption Courts and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

5. Anti-Corruption Law and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

6. Citizen’s Charter on Public Services and Public Procurement of Goods and Services

7. Civil Services Rules and Regulations on Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

8. Code Of Ethics for Public Servants and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

9. Conflict of Interests and Kith and Kin of Judges Practising in the Same Courts

10. Conflict of Interests and Post-Retirement Appointments

11. Conflicts of Interest and Contempt Proceedings

12. Corporate Governance, Health Governance, Urban Governance, Environment Governance, etc

13. Corruption in Educational Services and Public Services

14. Corruption in the Judiciary and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

15. Declaration of Assets by Judges and Judicial Officers and Transparency in the Judiciary

16. Dilution of Right to Information Law and Governance

17. Economic Access to Justice and Accountability of Bar and Bench

18. Effectiveness of the Institution of Lokpal and Lokayuktas

19. Efficacy of Interpol, CBI, ACB, Vigilance Commissions- International & National Agencies

20. Electoral Reforms and Governance, And Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

21. Ethical Dimensions and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

22. Good Governance- Best Practices, Challenges and Remedies

23. Impact of the E-Governance an Transparency and Accountability, and Governance.

24. International Codes/Conventions/Treaties, etc, on Combating Transnational Corruption

25. Legalising Corruption-For Assured Benefits: Paying Capacity and Access to Public Services Schemes-Priority Access to Services, Tatkal Services, Etc

26. Personal Accountability for Abuse of Public Offices and Combating Corruption

27. PMLA, Black Money, Tax Erosion and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

28. Prevention Of Corruption Laws Across the World and Combating Corruption

29. Right To Information Activism and Combating Corruption and Promoting Good Governance

30. Right To Privacy and Transparency and Accountability in Governance

31. Role Of the Judiciary, The Legislature and the Executive in Combating Corruption

32. Speedy Access to Justice and Accountability and Accountability of Bar and Bench

33. Sustainability, Business Integrity, And Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

34. Transnational Corruption: UNCAC- 2003, International Declarations, Codes, etc

35. Transparency in the Procurement of Goods and Services

36. Verification Of Integrity for Public Appointments, Whistleblower Protections and Quality of Governance

 

The above themes are only illustrative but not exhaustive. Authors may select the related topics covered under the central theme.

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Submission Guidelines

• All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism will result in disqualification.

• Authors must submit the following documents together:

  • The manuscript should include a 250–300-word abstract and five keywords.

  • A cover letter containing the full name, contact details, designation, and institutional affiliation of the author(s).

  • A declaration, which can be accessed here, signed by all authors confirming originality and adherence to authorship criteria.

• Co-authorship is allowed with a maximum of one co-author. Both authors must confirm compliance with the authorship guidelines, which are available on our website.

• All submissions must be made exclusively through the official submission form available at https://www.theijtag.in/manuscript-submission.

• Copyright for all accepted submissions shall vest exclusively with the Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG), National Law University Delhi. Submission implies that the author(s) have assigned such rights to CTAG.

• For detailed publication policies, the double-blind peer review process, and ethical standards, please refer to the relevant sections on our website.

 

Formatting Guidelines

• Font & Spacing:

  • Title of Script: Times New Roman, size 16, 1.5 line spacing, centred.

  • Byline (Author(s) Name and Affiliation): Times New Roman, size 14, italics, 1.5 line spacing, right aligned.

  • Main text: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified text.

  • Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10, single spacing.

• Footnoting:

  • Footnotes must conform to the CTAG Style Manual for Legal Citation. Endnotes are not permitted. The CTAG Style Manual will be accessible here: https://www.theijtag.in/ctag-style-manual

  • Speaking footnotes are not discouraged, provided they contribute meaningfully to the analysis.

  • Visuals: Charts, tables, and diagrams may be included within the body of the manuscript where appropriate.

 

Categories of Submission

The Journal accepts submissions in the following categories:

• Research Papers (5,000-10,000 Words): Papers in this category are expected to engage with the theme comprehensively, thoroughly examine the relevant literature, and offer an innovative reassessment of the current understanding of the theme. It is advisable, though not necessary, to choose a theme of contemporary importance, although purely theoretical pieces are also welcome.

• Experts Comment (2000-3000 Words): This section should provide a thought-provoking and innovative piece that consists primarily of personal opinions and analysis. The focus should be on contemporary legal issues, offering a fresh perspective or critique.

• Judgment Analysis/Comment (2,000-4,000 Words): The Judgment Analysis/Comment should analyse contemporary Indian or international judicial pronouncements relevant to the theme. It must identify and examine the line of cases in which the decision in question arose and comment on the implications for the evolution of that branch of law.

• Book/Reports Review (2,000-3,000 Words): Book or report reviews should analyse and critique the author’s arguments, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the work in the context of the relevant legal themes.

 

All word limits are exclusive of footnotes.

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Conflict of Interest Policy

• IJTAG upholds rigorous ethical standards to ensure fairness and objectivity in its publication process. The following conflict of interest policies apply:

  • The Editorial and Advisory Board of IJTAG are not permitted to publish their own work in the journal.

  • Faculty members and students of National Law University Delhi (NLUD) are not eligible to publish articles in IJTAG.

  • We do not facilitate the publication of articles authored by relatives, friends, or family members of the journal’s editorial and advisory board.

  • Articles submitted by individuals holding positions on the editorial board, advisory board, or governing bodies of IJTAG will not be accepted by the Journal.

  • Reviewers who assess submissions for IJTAG are barred from publishing their own articles in the journal.

  • Individuals with any financial or proprietary interest in IJTAG’s publication process are not allowed to submit articles for publication.

• Author(s) shall disclose any potential conflict of interest that may exist, whether financial, institutional, personal or any other, which might give the appearance of influence, whether in the content of their manuscript or in the review process.

• Potential conflicts of interest include, among others, any relationship with the Editorial Board of the Journal, employment, grants, consultancies, representation in a dispute/case and paid expert testimony.

• It is the responsibility of the author(s) to make such disclosures on conflicts of interest to the Journal at the earliest possible time.

• Author(s) must further refer to the Publication Ethical Standards of the Journal to ensure that their submitted work is not in violation of the Journal’s policies.

• Author(s) must disclose all sources of funding for the research presented in the manuscript. This includes institutional support, grants, or any other financial contributions that could influence the research outcomes. Failure to disclose funding sources may result in the rejection of the manuscript.​

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Double Blind Peer Review

At IJTAG, we follow a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure that all published research meets the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, and relevance.

1. Tier I Screening: The process begins with submission, where authors submit original research aligned with the journal's core themes. This is followed by an editorial screening to assess the manuscript’s relevance to transparency and accountability in governance and its scholarly merit. Only manuscripts that meet our strict quality benchmarks move forward.

2. Tier II Screening: Upon clearance, the editorial board selects expert reviewers with domain-specific knowledge. Manuscripts are anonymised before review to eliminate bias. Reviewers assess submissions on originality, argument clarity, methodological soundness, relevance, citation integrity, and ethical standards.

3. Tier III Screening: They then submit peer review reports with recommendations: acceptance, minor/major revisions, or rejection. Based on these reports, the editorial board makes a decision, which is communicated to the author(s). If required, authors revise and resubmit their manuscript. This revision process may occur over multiple rounds until the manuscript meets publication standards.

 

Once finalised, the accepted manuscript is published, and authors are notified accordingly. To read the detailed review process and associated policies, please refer to our official website https://www.theijtag.in/.

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Timeline

Last Date for Submission: 30th September, 2025

Usually takes 6-9 Months from the last date of submission to final publication.

 

Address

The Editor,

The International Journal of Transparency and Accountability in Governance (IJTAG),

Centre for Transparency and Accountability in Governance (CTAG),

Room No: 209, Academic Block, National Law University Delhi,

Sector - 14, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110078.

 

Contact Details

The Journal can be reached out at the following Email ID and Subject line as “IJTAG - Volume XII - [Query Title]”

Email ID: ijtag.ctag@nludelhi.ac.in

Centre’s Email ID: ctag@nludelhi.ac.in

Website: https://www.theijtag.in/