The statute that was repealed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 is_______________
Understanding the Repealed Act by RTI Act, 2005
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 was enacted to provide for Section 4(1)(b) of the Act mandates proactive disclosure of information by public authorities. This landmark legislation replaced an earlier act that governed the same principles.
Identifying the Repealed Statute
- The RTI Act, 2005 specifically repealed The Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
- The Freedom of Information Act, 2002 was India's first law concerning citizens' right to access information held by the government, but it had limitations.
- The RTI Act, 2005 expanded upon and strengthened the provisions, making access to information more comprehensive and accessible.
Therefore, the statute repealed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 was The Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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
