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
Which of the following does not come under the definition of "Information" under RTI Act, 2005?
Out of the following statements, which is not correct about the RTI Act. 2005?
(A) The RTI Act come into force from October 13, 2005.
(B) Any citizen may request information from a Public Authority (Both Govt. and Private)
(C) Reply for information asked can be given within 30 days.
(D) There is a nominal application fee that are needs to pay to get information under the RTI application.
(E) For getting information. applicant has to pay Rs. 10/- per page of information for Central Govt. Departments.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The statute that was repealed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 is_______________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.
