B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2018 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the historical growth of Right to Information Act, 2005 in India.
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2. Q2 Discuss the constitutional basis for the Right to Information Act, 2005 with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 What is 'Information' and the 'Right to Information' ? Explain the procedure in exercising the right to information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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4. Q4 Discuss the Constitution, powers and obligations of State Information Commission.
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5. Q5 What is voluntary disclosure ? Explain the obligation of the public authorities to provide informations.
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6. Q6 Discuss the powers and functions of Inquiry Commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952.
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7. Q7 Examine the emerging trend on Right to Information.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Official Secrets Act, 1923
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2. Q8 (b) Media and RTI
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3. Q8 (c) Classified record.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) An RTI application was filed by 'X' before WIPRO software seeking information regarding its geographical operations, employee strength and annual turnover. Will he succeed ?
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2. Q9 (b) An applicant intends to file an application under Right to Information Act, before a Competent Authority to know the details of assets, income and details of investments and Bank Accounts of a Powerful Minister. Advice.
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3. Q9 (c) Z intends to file an application to the Lokayukta under Right to Information Act, seeking information regarding the total complaints received and actions taken in disposing of complaints of corruption and irregularities by public authorities. Advice 'Z'.
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