Right to Information Act 2005 Quiz

<p>A sketch map showing the location of the halt station and its surroundings. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact on the running time of subsequent trains. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To grant citizens the right to obtain information from public authorities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12.10.2005 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data held by private entities not accessible to public authorities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To specify details pertaining to the information requested (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Section 2J (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any person other than the citizen requesting information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some applications may not require a fee depending on the information requested (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs 2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>48 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is considered a refusal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Statistical data for public use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs 5 for every 15 minutes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publicly available government reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs 10 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>May order the appointment of Public Information Officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 250 per day (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Refusal to furnish information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Annually (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential for improving service delivery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Destroying important documents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>New Delhi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only passenger traffic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 225 of the Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There must be financial justification for opening the Halt Station. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5 Kms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Send a recommendation to the Railway Board with GM's personal approval. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interest on capital should be included for non-remunerative proposals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 50,000 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approval from the Railway Board is mandatory. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volume of passenger traffic justifies the opening. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shramdan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is financial justification and site distance requirements are met (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The feasibility from an operating and engineering perspective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applicant requests information pertaining to a matter that falls outside the jurisdiction of the current Public Information Officer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To strengthen transparency and accountability in the functioning of public establishments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A citizen seeking information related to a particular government department. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Material in any form, including electronic data, documents, and information related to private entities which public authorities may access under law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no mention of an application fee required for seeking information under the Act. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By submitting an application to the Public Information Officer, specifying the details of the information sought. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The level of confidentiality associated with the information, as certain information may be exempt from disclosure under the Act. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>15 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 1500/- (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on actual sales turnover for that month (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legal heirs may be appointed based on eligibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waiting hall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Must be a permanent resident of the same district (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dustbin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10th pass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Platform Shelter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A random lottery system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lighting arrangement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Previous record verification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High Level Platform (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial viability excluding shramdan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 Kms from adjacent stations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be financially justified based on passenger traffic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure personal approval of the GM is included (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rs. 50000/- per annum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Revenue from goods and parcel traffic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Railway Board (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engineering feasibility of the proposed site (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volume of existing passenger traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fining Public Information Officers Rs. 250 per day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through a petition under Article 225 of the Constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To train officials and prepare relevant training materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only passenger traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A new train station is considered unremunerative when it's unlikely to generate enough revenue to cover its operational costs.

This rule outlines the conditions that must be met before a new unremunerative halt station is proposed. It should only be considered in rare cases with strong justifications.

Before recommending a new halt station, it's important to consider the impact on the flow of trains and the overall efficiency of the rail line.

Detailed information about the proposed halt station, including its location, nearby features, and cost estimates, should be submitted in a standardized format.

When considering the cost of building a new halt station, railways should make an effort to involve the community in construction through 'shramdan,' where volunteers contribute labor.

An individual designated to fulfill information requests from citizens.

A body established to address complaints regarding the Right to Information Act.

A formal request for specific information from a public authority under the Right to Information Act.

The timeframe within which a public authority must respond to an information request.

A fee charged for providing information under the Right to Information Act.

Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in response to an information request.

A penalty imposed on a Public Information Officer for failing to fulfill their duties under the Right to Information Act.

A designated facility for receiving and attending to passenger traffic on a railway line, typically smaller than a full-fledged railway station.

The process of establishing a new passenger halt on a railway line.

The practice of providing accurate information to the public and educating them about their rights under the Right to Information Act.

A fee of Rs. 10 for applying, payable via draft, banker's check, or postal order. BPL families are exempt.

Rs. 2 per page for photocopies of documents.

One hour of record inspection is free, then Rs. 5 every 15 minutes.

Rs. 50 for obtaining information saved on a floppy disk.

The time limit for an RTI application to be processed is 30 days.

If an RTI request concerns a person's life and liberty, the response is due within 48 hours.

Applications concerning the unity or integrity of the nation, crime, or confidential state information are rejected.

Information received from foreign countries cannot be disclosed.

The government can refuse to provide information that could harm businesses, reveal confidential transactions, or invade privacy.

The Right to Information Act (RTI) of 2005 grants every citizen the right to access information held by public authorities. This promotes transparency and accountability in government operations.

The RTI Act applies to all of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir, giving citizens across most of the country access to government information.

In the RTI context, 'information' encompasses a broad range of materials – documents, emails, records, even data that would be accessed through electronic means. This covers a wide range of materials to potentially request.

The RTI Act specifies that individuals do not need to provide a reason for requesting information. It is their right to access information, regardless of their motivation.

Applications can be submitted to the Public Information Officer (PIO) in written or electronic form. You can use English, Hindi, or the official language of the area.

The RTI Act provides a mechanism for transferring applications to the appropriate Public Information Officer within 5 days of receiving the request.

The objective of the RTI Act is to promote transparency and accountability within public establishments. This means citizens can access information to hold government agencies responsible for their actions.

A station with limited facilities, typically without parcel or goods handling, and mainly serving local passenger traffic.

The General Manager (GM) of a railway can authorize the opening of a Halt Station under certain conditions, without seeking approval from higher authorities.

Financial viability of the proposed Halt Station, based on potential revenue and operational costs.

The proposed Halt Station must be a minimum distance from existing stations on both sides, varying between 5 km in non-suburban areas and 2 km in suburban areas.

Operational feasibility and engineering considerations must be taken into account when deciding to open a Halt Station.

If a proposed Halt Station infringes the minimum distance requirement but meets other criteria, the GM may still consider opening it, but only if it's financially viable.

When calculating financial viability, the cost of manual labor (shramdan) is not factored into capital cost.

The GM's power to open a Halt Station based on passenger demand is expanded to a maximum annual loss of Rs. 50,000, but only if other criteria are met and distance limitations are followed.

Railway authorities are encouraged to explore funding sources like MPLAD and Village Panchayats for the construction of non-profitable Halt Stations.

The RTI Act doesn't require individuals to provide a reason for requesting information. Every citizen has the right to access information, regardless of their motivation.

To submit an RTI application, you can contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) in written or electronic form. You can use English, Hindi, or the official language of the area.

If you contact the wrong PIO, the Act requires the application to be transferred to the correct officer within 5 days of receiving the request.

The RTI Act came into effect in phases, with some sections implemented on June 15, 2005, and the remaining sections on October 12, 2005.

A fine of Rs. 250 per day imposed upon a Public Information Officer for violating the Right to Information Act.

The official address of the Central Information Commission in Delhi.

The minimum security deposit required from a Halt Contractor, which is Rs. 2000 and can be extended based on their earnings and ticket sales.

The initial contract term is 5 years, but it can be extended for another 5 years in 2 periods of 2.5 years each if the contractor performs well and pays outstanding amounts on time.

The commission paid to a Halt Contractor depends on their monthly sales revenue and is tiered based on different sales thresholds. For example, sales between Rs. 15001 to Rs. 50,000 earn a 12% commission.

In case of a deceased Halt Contractor, the legal heir may be considered for the contract, but only after meeting the eligibility criteria. Otherwise, a new selection process takes place.

The commission payable to a Halt Contractor depends on the number of train pairs stopping at the station. If 2 or fewer pairs, the minimum is Rs. 1000, but for more than 2 pair, it increases to Rs. 1500 per month.

A type of train platform built at a higher elevation, allowing passengers to board trains without having to climb stairs.

A covered structure providing shelter for waiting passengers on a train platform.

A type of railway employee who manages passenger traffic and provides information at a Halt Station.

A pathway or tunnel that allows foot passengers to cross over railway tracks safely.

The official document that displays the arrival and departure times of trains at a station.

A designated area at a train station where passengers can wait for their train.

The process of selecting a Halt Station contractor through a lottery system.

A provision of clean water for passengers at a Halt Station.

A requirement for a halt contractor to demonstrate knowledge of English, enabling them to read station names and ticket fares.

A Halt Station is a small railway station, typically without freight facilities. It's primarily used for passenger services, serving a localized area.

The General Manager has the authority to approve the opening of a new Halt Station without seeking approval from higher authorities under specific criteria, ensuring the station is financially viable and operationally feasible.

The financial justification for a new Halt Station is determined by its potential revenue generation compared to operating costs. It's basically a cost-benefit analysis.

In rare circumstances, a Halt Station may be considered even if it falls short of the stipulated distance requirements, but only if the financial viability is strong enough to warrant its opening.

When assessing the cost of a new Halt Station, the volunteer labor 'shramdan' is excluded from the capital cost calculation.

The GM's authority to approve a Halt Station based on passenger convenience is expanded to a maximum annual loss of Rs. 50,000, provided it adheres to operational and engineering criteria.

Authorities are encouraged to explore funding sources like MPLAD (Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) and Village Panchayats when constructing a Halt Station that may not be profitable.

Recommendation for a Halt Station opening requires the GM's approval and vetting by the concerned Public Fund Accountant before being forwarded to the Railway Board for final approval.