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Under which section of the Act is the process for requesting information outlined?
Under which section of the Act is the process for requesting information outlined?
- Section 8
- Section 12
- Section 6 (correct)
- Section 4
Which section of the Act deals specifically with the repercussions faced by Public Information Officers who fail to comply with the regulations outlined?
Which section of the Act deals specifically with the repercussions faced by Public Information Officers who fail to comply with the regulations outlined?
- Section 18
- Section 14
- Section 20 (correct)
- Section 22
When a request involves information held by a third party, which section provides guidance on how to proceed?
When a request involves information held by a third party, which section provides guidance on how to proceed?
- Section 11 (correct)
- Section 15
- Section 8
- Section 9
What does Section 22 of the Act primarily address?
What does Section 22 of the Act primarily address?
Which section of the Act discusses the safeguards for actions taken by officials who acted in good faith?
Which section of the Act discusses the safeguards for actions taken by officials who acted in good faith?
Flashcards
Obligations of Public Authorities
Obligations of Public Authorities
Specifies the duties of government bodies to proactively share information
Public Information Officers (PIO)
Public Information Officers (PIO)
Details the process for designating officers responsible for providing information to citizens.
Procedure for Requesting Information
Procedure for Requesting Information
Describes how citizens can formally ask government bodies for information.
Exemptions from Disclosure
Exemptions from Disclosure
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Appeal Process
Appeal Process
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Study Notes
- Outlines the obligations of Public Authorities.
- Describes the appointment of Public Information Officers.
- Explains the procedure for requesting information.
- Mentions the time limit for providing information.
- Details exemptions from disclosing information.
- Lays out grounds for rejecting information requests.
- Discusses the severability of information
- Focuses on third-party information.
- Explains the constitution of the Central Information Commission.
- Details the constitution of the State Information Commission
- Describes the powers and functions of Information Commissions.
- Lays out the appeal process.
- Mentions penalties for Public Information Officers.
- Focuses on protection of action taken in good faith.
- Overriding effect of the Act.
- Mentions exemptions for certain organizations.
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Description
Explores the Right to Information Act, covering public authority obligations, information requests, and the roles of Information Commissions. It details procedures, exemptions, and penalties, while also addressing third-party information and protections for actions taken in good faith.
