B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2016 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 'Right to Information Act, 2005 is a vital transformation in ensuring transparent and effective administration". Examine.
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2. Q2 What is 'Information' ? Explain the procedure to obtain information and disposal of information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 Describe the historical analysis of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in India.
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4. Q4 Explain the composition, powers and functions of central information commission.
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5. Q5 "Transperancy is the rule and secrecy is an exception". Referring to this statement explain the relevance of the official secrets Act, 1923 and its salient provisions.
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6. Q6 Explain the provisions of the Constitution of India as to Right to Information.
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7. Q7 Explain the powers and functions of the commission constituted under the Commission of Enquiry Act, 1952.
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Write short note on any two of the following.

1. Q8 (a) Objectives of the Public Records Act, 1993
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2. Q8 (b) First Appellate Authority
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3. Q8 (c) International Conventions on RTI.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (1) 'P' had appeared for KPSC Probationary officers examination in 2013 along with many other candidates. He successfully cleared the examination and was called for interview. Mr. 'S' applied to the public authority for copies of application and answer paper under RTI, 2005. Advice.
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2. Q9 (2) 'A' applied for the information regarding the total tax collection under different heads and expenditure incurred by the city municipal council, of Devanagar in the financial year 2014-15. The Public authority supplied the information in reply. Advice 'A' as to next course of action.
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3. Q9 (3) 'X' has applied to the Chief Justice of India and requested the CJI to give information regarding the measures undertaken by the Apex court in respect of fair adjudication of cases by courts in India to prevent unnecessary appeals and Review in every cases which result in delay and denial of Justice. Advice 'X'.
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