RTI Act Implementation — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about RTI Act implementation: 1. Public Information Officers can be penalized up to Rs. 50,000 for non-compliance 2. Information relating to third parties must be disclosed without their consent if it serves public interest 3. The Central Information Commission can hear appeals against both central and state government departments 4. RTI applications must be responded to within 30 days, except for life and liberty matters which require 48-hour response

Which of the following best describes the 'public interest override' provision in the RTI Act implementation?

In the context of RTI Act implementation, what is the significance of the CBSE vs Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) Supreme Court judgment?

Consider the following about Section 4 of RTI Act implementation: 1. It mandates proactive disclosure of information by public authorities 2. It requires information to be published in local languages 3. It exempts constitutional bodies from proactive disclosure requirements 4. It mandates quarterly updates of disclosed information

What is the correct sequence of steps when a PIO receives an RTI application involving third-party information under Section 11?