List I (Section of Act) List II (Provision) A. Section 4 I. Exemptions from Disclosure B. Section 6 II. Penalties for non-compliance C. Section 8 III. Procedure for requesting information D. Section 10 IV. Obligation of public authorities
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
This section explains how different sections of the Right to Information (RTI) Act align with their specific provisions. Understanding these matches is crucial for grasping the scope and application of the Act.
| RTI Act Section (List I) | Provision (List II) | Detailed Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. Section 4 | IV. Obligation of public authorities | Section 4 of the RTI Act mandates that public authorities must proactively disclose certain information. This includes details about their structure, functions, decisions, officers, and finances, promoting transparency without needing a specific request from citizens. |
| B. Section 6 | III. Procedure for requesting information | Section 6 defines the process for citizens to request information. It outlines how to apply, the required details in the application, and the payment of fees, establishing the formal channel for information access. |
| C. Section 8 | I. Exemptions from Disclosure | Section 8 identifies specific types of information that public authorities are not obligated to disclose. These exemptions are in place to safeguard national security, personal privacy, trade secrets, and other sensitive matters. |
| D. Section 10 | II. Penalties for non-compliance | Note: Section 10 of the RTI Act primarily addresses the principle of 'severability', meaning that even if parts of requested information are exempt, the rest should still be provided. However, based on the structure provided, this section is associated with penalties. The specific penalties for non-compliance by authorities are detailed in Section 20 of the Act. |
The correct pairings derived from the question are:
This completes the matching exercise as presented, confirming the option A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II as the correct answer.
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