RTI Act Application in Jammu and Kashmir

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How is the RTI Act applied in Jammu and Kashmir?

It has a limited scope. (correct)
It applies to public and private sectors equally.
It applies only to State Governments.
It is fully excluded.

Which section of the RTI Act, 2005 is responsible for defining 'Appropriate Government'?

Section 1(b)
Section 10(c)
Section 2(b) (correct)
Section 3(b)

Who has the authority to establish a public authority under the RTI Act, 2005?

State Government only
Local Municipalities
Either the State or Central Government (correct)
Central Government only

Which of the following is not a correct description of the RTI Act in Jammu and Kashmir?

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Which of the following statements about the establishment of public authorities is accurate?

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RTI Act in Jammu and Kashmir

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Right to Information Act (RTI) isn't fully applicable.

What is the 'Appropriate Government' under the RTI Act?

Section 1(a) of the RTI Act 2005 clarifies what an 'Appropriate Government' means in context. It's basically the government responsible for overseeing the public authority.

How is a Public Authority established under the RTI Act?

The RTI Act defines a Public Authority (PA) as a body established by either the State Government or the Central Government.

Unique RTI application in J&K

The RTI Act in Jammu and Kashmir isn't implemented in the same way compared to other parts of India. This is due to the special status the region used to have, which impacted its legal system.

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What does 'Partially' mean for the RTI in Jammu and Kashmir?

While the RTI Act is applied 'partially' in J&K, there are some limitations due to the unique circumstances of the region. This unique situation means the RTI Act isn't fully implemented there.

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