a. Records, Documents, Memos, E-mails, Papers
b. Opinions, Advices, Press Releases, Circulars, Samples
c. Orders, Log books, Contracts, Reports
d. Book Chapters, Journal Articles, Sale Deeds, Reprints, Snapshots of Consort
RTI Act 2005: Defining Information (Section 2(f))
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, provides a broad definition for 'information' under Section 2(f).
Scope of 'Information'
According to the Act, 'information' means any material in any form. This includes the right to inspect works, documents, records, and copies of documents, as well as information electronically stored.
Items Included
The definition explicitly or implicitly covers a wide array of materials. Based on the common understanding and interpretation of the Act, the following categories listed in the options are included:
- a. Records, Documents, Memos, E-mails, Papers: These are fundamental forms of data and communication held by public authorities.
- b. Opinions, Advices, Press Releases, Circulars, Samples: These represent official communications, advice, and materials disseminated by public bodies.
- c. Orders, Log books, Contracts, Reports: These are official records, agreements, and documentation of actions and findings.
Rationale
The RTI Act aims for transparency, encompassing virtually any data or material held by a public authority that can be provided to an applicant. While specific published materials or certain types of personal documents (as potentially implied by list 'd') might have nuances, the core types of records, communications, and official documents listed in 'a', 'b', and 'c' are definitively covered by the broad definition.
Important Questions from Right To Information Act, 2005
As per RTI Act, 2005, which of the following are exempted from disclosure [U/S 8(1)]?
a. Information, the disclosure of which cause a breach of privilege of Parliament or the State Legislature.
b. The monthly remuneration received by employee.
c. Information received in confidence from foreign government.
d. Information which relates to personal information the disclosure of which has no relationship to any public activity or interest.
e. A statement of the categories of documents that are held by public authority or under its control.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following statements are true regarding the objectives of Right to Information Act? Indicate the correct code:
(A) To operationalise the fundamental right to information
(B) To set up system and mechanisms that facilitate people's easy access to information
(C) To promote transparency and accountability in governance
(D) To minimize corruption and inefficiency in public offices and ensure people participation in governance and desicion making
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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 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
