B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2017 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 "Right to Information Act, 2005 is an Act intended to empower the citizens to ensure democratic governance in its true colour". Elucidate.
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2. Q2 Explain the procedure for obtaining information and what informations are not disclosable under the Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 Explain the mechanism provided for the administration of Right to Information Act, 2005 provisions.
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4. Q4 Explain the objectives of Official Secrets Act, 1923. How are these provisions relevant in Right to Information Act, 2005 ?
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5. Q5 Narrate the features of the Public Records Act, 1993. What are the powers of Central Government ?
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6. Q6 Explain the procedure for appeals under Right to Information Act, 2005.
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7. Q7 Discuss the International Conventions on Right to Information.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) RTI and corruption.
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2. Q8 (b) Archival Advisory Board.
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3. Q8 (c) RTI and E-Governance.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) A, has filed an application to MUDA, Mysore to obtain informations regarding the allotment of sites (MUDA sites) to Politicians and Government Servants during 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15. MUDA, Mysore refused to divulge the information sought. Advice A.
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2. Q9 (b) Mr. Vinod made an application and sought information from the Govt. of Karnataka regarding the reasons for the delay in filling up of vacancies in various departments. The Government of Karnataka issued the reply in its letter stating the reasons. Vinod filed another applications seeking more detailed measure which the Government had initiated. The Competent Authority rejected the reply. Advice Vinod.
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3. Q9 (c) 'M' applied to the Ministry of Petrolium Affairs, Government of India seeking information regarding the taxes and duties levied on the sale of petrol and diesel at various levels from purchase of crude oil till the actual sale of its products, i.e. petrol and diesel. The sale price is unreasonably very high as compared to purchase price of crude oil. M therefore sought information details on this. Advice Mr. M.
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