RTI Act Schedules Explained
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, is a crucial piece of legislation in India. This Act outlines the procedures for citizens to access information held by public authorities.
Regarding the structure of the Act, it contains specific sections detailing its provisions. To support these provisions, the RTI Act, 2005 includes a specific number of schedules.
The Right to Information Act, 2005, contains 2 schedules.
Schedule Details
- First Schedule: This schedule lists the public authorities that are exempt from the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005, under specific conditions outlined in Section 24.
- Second Schedule: This schedule details certain intelligence and security organizations listed in its sub-clause (r) of clause (1) of Section 24, specifying their relationship with the Act.
These schedules help clarify the scope and application of the RTI Act, particularly concerning exemptions and specific organizations.
Important Questions from Right To Information Act, 2005
The rights and functions of the Central Information Commission (RTI Act) are mentioned in which sections?
(1) 18 and 19
(2) 20 and 25
(3) 12 and 17
(4) 13 and 15
The statute that was repealed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 is_______________
- The Right to Information Act under _______ provides that any information which would harm the competitive position of a third party need not be disclosed.
The Right to Information Act under ____________ provides that a trade secret may be disclosed if larger public interest warrants such disclosure.
Consider the following statement:
The public authorities are exempted from disclosure of certain information such as:
A. Information relating to Intellectual Property Rights
B. Information received in confidence of by a foreign government.
C. Trade secrets
D. Information affecting Sovereignty and integrity of India.
