2023 Paper - I

Consider the following statements regarding the competent authority under the RTI Act, 2005: Competent authority means 1. the Chief Justice of India, in the case of the Supreme Court. 2. the Chief Justice of the High Court, in the case of a High Court. 3. the Administrator appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution of India. Which of the above statements are correct?

Under the RTI Act, 2005, which one of the following is not an objective of the Act?

What does Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005 pertain to?

Consider the following clauses pertaining to the obligations of public authority under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. Every public authority shall maintain all its records duly catalogued and indexed in a manner and the form which facilitates the Right to Information Act. 2. Every public authority shall publish the particulars of its organization, functions and duties. 3. Every information shall be disseminated widely and in such a manner which is easily accessible to the public. 4. All materials shall be disseminated taking into consideration the cost effectiveness, local language and the most effective method of communication in that local area and the information should be easily accessible. Which of the above clauses is/are correct?

Which one of the following is not the obligation of public authority to publish the information on public domain ?

Consider the following clauses pertaining to the exemption from disclosure of information under the RTI Act, 2005 : 1. Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form 2. Information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court 3. Provide reasons for its administrative or quasi-judicial decisions to the affected person 4. Information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders Which of the above clauses are correct ?