B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2011 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Democracy thrives in transparency, but not in secrecy. Discuss.
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2. Q1 OR The right to know is the outcome of judicial activism. Explain.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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4. Q1 OR Supreme Court on right to information.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Examine the procedure to get information and the obligation of the Public Authorities to provide information.
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2. Q2 OR What are the informations exempted from disclosure ? Refer to cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Identify the bottlenecks in the implementation of RTI Act, 2005.
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4. Q2 OR 'The RTI is not only a tool for grievance redressal". Explain.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the constitution and powers of the Central Information Commission.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the procedure relating to Appeals and Penalties provided under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on file notings.
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4. Q3 OR A State Govt. appointed a sitting MLA as State Chief Information Commissioner. Is it valid ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the salient features of Public Records Act, 1993. State the Central Govt's power to make rules under it.
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2. Q4 OR Discuss the appointment and powers of a Commission Constituted under the Commissions of Enquiry Act, 1952.
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3. Q4 (b) State the punishments provided under Official Secrets Act, 1923.
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4. Q4 OR A research scholar of a University wants to use public records for his academic purpose. What is the procedure to access them under Public Record Rules, 1997 ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the leading cases decided by the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions on Income Tax, Banks, Police and Revenue Departments.
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2. Q5 OR What is meant by Best Practices ? Quote some of them adopted by the Central Information Commission, State Information Commissions and Govts. for the effective implementation of RTI, Act.
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3. Q5 (b) An applicant filed an RTI application before BSNL seeking details of the SIM cards issued by it to its subscribers in a particular locality. Can it be provided ?
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4. Q5 OR Can a confidential report of an employee be disclosed ?
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