B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2012 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Free exchange of ideas is the basic pillar of a democracy. How can the RTI Act achieve the above said goal ? Explain.
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2. Q1 OR What is the significance of RTI in a democracy ? Explain the constitutional basis for RTI with the help of decided Supreme Court cases.
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3. Q1 (b) Explain the reasons for the enactment of RTI Act 2005.
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4. Q1 OR Discuss the objects of RTI Act 2005.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Define 'Information' and 'Right to Information'. Explain the procedure to obtain information and disposal of information under the RTI Act 2005.
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2. Q2 OR Explain what are the informations that can be exempted under the RTI Act.
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3. Q2 (b) Explain the role of public information officers.
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4. Q2 OR Define record.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the appointment, terms and conditions of service and removal of Central Information Commissioner under the RTI Act 2005.
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2. Q3 OR Explain the procedure for appeal and imposing penalties under the RTI Act 2005.
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3. Q3 (b) Explain State Information Commission.
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4. Q3 OR Can a voter file an RTI application before the SPIO of Police Department asking the antecedents of the contesting candidate for MLA of his constituency ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) Explain the aims and objects of the Official Secrets Act 1923 and penalties provided under it.
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2. Q4 OR Define Public Record. Discuss the powers of the Central Government relating to it.
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3. Q4 (b) Define 'Classified Record' under the Public Record Rules 1997.
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4. Q4 OR Can a person who was not selected for a public post ask for the reasons of his non-appointment through an RTI application ?
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss 5 decisions rendered by CIC on BSNL.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss 5 decisions rendered by CIC on Scheduled Banks.
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3. Q5 (b) Explain the 'best practices' in the Revenue Department.
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4. Q5 OR Can an applicant seek details of denotification of land from the Government for a particular period ?
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