RTI Act Section 8(1)(d) Exempts Third Party Competitive Data
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, outlines exemptions under Section 8, detailing information that public authorities are not obligated to disclose.
Understanding Section 8 Exemptions
- Section 8(1) lists specific grounds under which information can be denied.
- The question asks for the provision protecting information that could harm the competitive position of a third party.
Identifying the Correct Provision
Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act specifically addresses this concern. It states that information furnished by a third party or required to be held by a third party in confidence, disclosure of which would likely cause a competitive harm to the said third party, is exempt from disclosure.
Therefore, Section 8(1)(d) provides that any information which would harm the competitive position of a third party need not be disclosed.
The correct option is Section 8(1)(d).
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
