B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2014 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning. Discuss.
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2. Q2 What is Public Authority ? Explain the obligations of Public Authorities under RTI Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 Explain the Constitution, powers and functions of CIC (Central Information Commission).
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4. Q4 Explain the provisions of appeal and penalities provided under RTI Act, 2005.
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5. Q5 Explain the salient features of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
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6. Q6 Explain the salient features of the Public Records Act, 1993.
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7. Q7 Explain CIC decisions on Irrigation, Secretariat and Police.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Jan Sunvai
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2. Q8 (b) Judiciary and Right to Information.
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3. Q8 (c) Whistle Blowers Protecion Act, 2011.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) An applicant sought names and addresses of rescued children from Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD). Advice.
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2. Q9 (b) An applicant sought the information about the name, father's name, religion and caste of Superintendent of EPFO. Advice.
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3. Q9 (c) "A' asked for copies of the Bio-data and Medical Reports of the candidates for the post of Assistant Commissioners in Karnataka. Advice.
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