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A citizen is seeking information that involves both disclosable and non-disclosable content. According to the RTI Act, 2005, which section addresses how a Public Information Officer should handle this situation?
A citizen is seeking information that involves both disclosable and non-disclosable content. According to the RTI Act, 2005, which section addresses how a Public Information Officer should handle this situation?
- Section 9, allowing for rejection of the entire request.
- Section 11, related to third-party information disclosure.
- Section 8, concerning exemptions from disclosure.
- Section 10, addressing the severability of information. (correct)
A Public Information Officer (PIO) receives an RTI request. Which section of the RTI Act, 2005 outlines the PIO's mandatory duties in processing this request?
A Public Information Officer (PIO) receives an RTI request. Which section of the RTI Act, 2005 outlines the PIO's mandatory duties in processing this request?
- Section 6, detailing the procedure for requesting information.
- Section 7, setting the time limit for providing information.
- Section 4, regarding the maintenance of records.
- Section 5, specifying the duties of Public Information Officers. (correct)
An organization is exempt from disclosing certain information under the RTI Act, 2005. Which section of the Act typically grants these exemptions to specific organizations?
An organization is exempt from disclosing certain information under the RTI Act, 2005. Which section of the Act typically grants these exemptions to specific organizations?
- Section 22, addressing the overriding effect of the Act.
- Section 23, concerning the bar of jurisdiction of courts.
- Section 24, exempting certain organizations from disclosure. (correct)
- Section 21, relating to the protection of actions taken in good faith.
A Public Information Officer (PIO) is considering rejecting an RTI request. Under which section of the RTI Act, 2005 can a PIO reject a request for information?
A Public Information Officer (PIO) is considering rejecting an RTI request. Under which section of the RTI Act, 2005 can a PIO reject a request for information?
A citizen is seeking information that is held by a third party. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section outlines the procedure the PIO must follow?
A citizen is seeking information that is held by a third party. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section outlines the procedure the PIO must follow?
A state government wants to establish a State Information Commission. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, provides the framework for the formation of this commission?
A state government wants to establish a State Information Commission. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, provides the framework for the formation of this commission?
If a Public Information Officer fails to provide information within the stipulated time frame or denies the request without a valid reason, which section of the RTI Act, 2005, allows for penalties to be imposed?
If a Public Information Officer fails to provide information within the stipulated time frame or denies the request without a valid reason, which section of the RTI Act, 2005, allows for penalties to be imposed?
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what specific provision ensures that actions taken by public officials in good faith are protected from legal repercussions? Which section directly addresses this protection?
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, what specific provision ensures that actions taken by public officials in good faith are protected from legal repercussions? Which section directly addresses this protection?
A public authority aims to proactively disseminate information to the public. According to the RTI Act, 2005, which section specifically directs public authorities to maintain and publish certain types of information?
A public authority aims to proactively disseminate information to the public. According to the RTI Act, 2005, which section specifically directs public authorities to maintain and publish certain types of information?
The Right to Information Act, 2005, has an overriding effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent contained in any other law. Which section of the Act stipulates this provision?
The Right to Information Act, 2005, has an overriding effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent contained in any other law. Which section of the Act stipulates this provision?
Which of the following correctly matches the sections of the Right to Information Act, 2005 with their corresponding provisions?
Which of the following correctly matches the sections of the Right to Information Act, 2005 with their corresponding provisions?
A citizen is seeking information about the financial records of a government organization. Under which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, is the Central Information Commission constituted to address grievances related to information requests like this?
A citizen is seeking information about the financial records of a government organization. Under which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, is the Central Information Commission constituted to address grievances related to information requests like this?
A local resident wants to file an RTI request to obtain information from a municipality office. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section specifies the appointment of Public Information Officers (PIOs) who are responsible for receiving and processing such requests?
A local resident wants to file an RTI request to obtain information from a municipality office. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section specifies the appointment of Public Information Officers (PIOs) who are responsible for receiving and processing such requests?
An applicant filed an RTI request, but has not received the information within the stipulated timeframe. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005 specifies the time limit for providing information to an applicant?
An applicant filed an RTI request, but has not received the information within the stipulated timeframe. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005 specifies the time limit for providing information to an applicant?
In which of the following scenarios would a Public Information Officer (PIO) likely invoke Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
In which of the following scenarios would a Public Information Officer (PIO) likely invoke Section 8 of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
An information seeker is dissatisfied with the response received from a Public Information Officer (PIO) and wants to challenge the decision. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005 outlines the process for filing an appeal?
An information seeker is dissatisfied with the response received from a Public Information Officer (PIO) and wants to challenge the decision. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005 outlines the process for filing an appeal?
A Public Information Officer (PIO) deliberately withholds information requested under the RTI Act, 2005, without reasonable cause. Which section of the Act specifies the penalties for such refusal?
A Public Information Officer (PIO) deliberately withholds information requested under the RTI Act, 2005, without reasonable cause. Which section of the Act specifies the penalties for such refusal?
A government department decides not to publish some of the information mandated by the RTI Act. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates the proactive publication of certain information by public authorities to promote transparency and reduce the need for individual RTI requests?
A government department decides not to publish some of the information mandated by the RTI Act. Which section of the Right to Information Act, 2005, mandates the proactive publication of certain information by public authorities to promote transparency and reduce the need for individual RTI requests?
A government employee, acting in good faith, discloses some information under the RTI Act, 2005, which later leads to unforeseen negative consequences. Which section of the Act protects actions taken in good faith?
A government employee, acting in good faith, discloses some information under the RTI Act, 2005, which later leads to unforeseen negative consequences. Which section of the Act protects actions taken in good faith?
The Official Secrets Act conflicts with a provision of the RTI Act. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section stipulates that the provisions of the RTI Act shall have an overriding effect?
The Official Secrets Act conflicts with a provision of the RTI Act. According to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which section stipulates that the provisions of the RTI Act shall have an overriding effect?
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RTI Section 4
RTI Section 4
Outlines obligations of public authorities, like publishing certain information.
RTI Section 6
RTI Section 6
Specifies the procedure individuals must follow to request information.
RTI Section 8
RTI Section 8
Lists exemptions from disclosure of information, protecting sensitive data.
RTI Section 11
RTI Section 11
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RTI Section 12
RTI Section 12
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RTI Section 5
RTI Section 5
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RTI Section 7
RTI Section 7
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RTI Section 19
RTI Section 19
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RTI Section 20
RTI Section 20
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RTI Section 21
RTI Section 21
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Section 15 of the RTI Act
Section 15 of the RTI Act
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Section 5 of the RTI Act
Section 5 of the RTI Act
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Section 9 of the RTI Act
Section 9 of the RTI Act
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Section 10 of the RTI Act
Section 10 of the RTI Act
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Section 4 of the RTI Act
Section 4 of the RTI Act
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Section 12 of the RTI Act
Section 12 of the RTI Act
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Section 18 of the RTI Act
Section 18 of the RTI Act
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Section 19 of the RTI Act
Section 19 of the RTI Act
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Section 20 of the RTI Act
Section 20 of the RTI Act
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Section 22 of the RTI Act
Section 22 of the RTI Act
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Study Notes
- The following notes pertain to the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Key Sections and Provisions
- Section 4: Mandates obligations of public authorities, including publication of certain information.
- Section 5: Deals with the appointment and duties of Public Information Officers.
- Section 6: Specifies the procedure for requesting information.
- Section 7: Specifies the time limit for providing information.
- Section 8: Pertains to exemption from disclosure of information.
- Section 9: Provides for the rejection of requests for information.
- Section 10: Deals with the severability of information.
- Section 11: Specifies the procedure for third-party information.
- Section 12: Deals with the constitution of the Central Information Commission.
- Section 15: Deals with the constitution of the State Information Commission.
- Section 18: Deals with the powers and functions of the Information Commissions.
- Section 19: Provides for the appeal process.
- Section 20: Deals with the penalty for refusal to provide information and imposition of penalties on Public Information Officers.
- Section 21: Deals with the protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 22: Provides for the overriding effect of the Act.
- Section 24: Deals with the exemption from disclosure of information in respect of certain organizations.
Important Dates and Tenure
- The Right to Information Act, 2005 came into force on 12 October 2005.
- The tenure of the Chief Information Commissioner under the Right to Information Act, 2005 is 5 years.
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Overview of the Right to Information Act, 2005, including obligations of public authorities and procedures for requesting information. Covers the appointment of Public Information Officers, time limits, exemptions, and the appeal process. Also addresses the constitution of Information Commissions.
