RIGHT TO INFORMATION & OBLIGATION OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
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Under which Act do citizens have a statutory right to seek information from public authorities in India?
The Right to Information Act, 2005 grants citizens the statutory right to access information held by or under the control of public authorities.
What is the full form of RTI in the context of Indian law?
Right to Information Act, 2005
What is the time limit within which a Public Information Officer must respond to an RTI application?
A PIO must provide the requested information within 30 days of receipt of the application; in matters concerning life and liberty, this is reduced to 48 hours.
Which article of the Indian Constitution forms the basis for the Right to Information?
Article 19(1)(a) – freedom of speech and expression
Who is a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) under the RTI Act, 2005?
A CPIO is an officer designated by each public authority to receive RTI applications, provide information, and be held accountable under the Act.
How many schedules does the RTI Act, 2005 contain?
Two schedules listing exempt intelligence organisations
Are banks classified as public authorities under the RTI Act, 2005?
Nationalised banks and the RBI are public authorities under RTI since they are substantially financed by government; private sector banks are generally not covered.
What is the prescribed time limit for providing information in cases involving life or liberty?
48 hours from receipt of application
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