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Which provision of the Act comes into force immediately upon enactment?
Which provision of the Act comes into force immediately upon enactment?
- Section 15
- Section 27
- Section 4, subsection (1) (correct)
- Section 16
What does 'appropriate Government' refer to in the Act?
What does 'appropriate Government' refer to in the Act?
- Government with the highest authority
- Government controlling all public authorities
- Government funded directly by the Central Government or State Government (correct)
- Government with limited fiscal resources
What does the Right to Information Act, 2005 aim to provide?
What does the Right to Information Act, 2005 aim to provide?
- Access to information for public authorities
- Transparency and accountability in the work of public authorities (correct)
- Secrecy and confidentiality of information
- Protection of sensitive information
What is the significance of 'Central Information Commission' in the Act?
What is the significance of 'Central Information Commission' in the Act?
What is the purpose of harmonizing conflicting interests in the Act?
What is the purpose of harmonizing conflicting interests in the Act?
Who is responsible for the designation of Public Information Officers?
Who is responsible for the designation of Public Information Officers?
What is the term of office and conditions of service for the State Chief Information Commissioner?
What is the term of office and conditions of service for the State Chief Information Commissioner?
Under which chapter of the Act are the powers and functions of the Information Commissions specified?
Under which chapter of the Act are the powers and functions of the Information Commissions specified?
What is the grounds for rejection to access in certain cases as mentioned in the Act?
What is the grounds for rejection to access in certain cases as mentioned in the Act?
Which section of the Act specifies the term of office and conditions of service for the Central Information Commission?
Which section of the Act specifies the term of office and conditions of service for the Central Information Commission?
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