The Right to Information Act under ____________ provides that a trade secret may be disclosed if larger public interest warrants such disclosure.
RTI Disclosure & Public Interest Provisions
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, outlines exemptions where information may be denied. However, it also specifies conditions under which certain exemptions do not apply.
Section 8(1)(d) Explained
Specifically, Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act addresses the disclosure of information related to commercial or financial secrets and intellectual property. It states that information furnished by a person in confidence, or which constitutes a commercial or financial secret, or is protected by intellectual property rights, is exempt from disclosure.
Crucially, this exemption is not absolute. The section permits the disclosure of such information if the larger public interest requires it.
Condition for Disclosure
- Trade Secrets & Public Interest: If revealing a trade secret serves a significant larger public interest, the RTI Act mandates its disclosure despite the general protection offered to such information.
This provision balances the protection of commercial interests with the public's right to know when transparency is essential.
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
