Right to Information — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Right to Information Act 2005: 1. The Act applies to all private companies that receive government funding 2. Information Commissioners can impose penalties up to ₹50,000 per day for delays 3. Cabinet papers are completely exempt from disclosure under all circumstances 4. The constitutional basis of RTI lies in Article 21 of the Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes the 'public interest override' provision in the RTI Act 2005?

The 2019 amendment to the RTI Act primarily changed which aspect of Information Commissions?

Consider the following about proactive disclosure under RTI Act: 1. It requires disclosure of 17 specific categories of information 2. It must be updated annually 3. It includes details of budget allocation and expenditure 4. It covers the directory of officers and employees Which of the above statements is/are correct?

In which of the following cases can RTI applications be filed against private entities?