B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2019 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the Historical Development of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in India.
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2. Q2 Explain the Right to Information under Indian Constitution.
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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 salient features of Public Records Act, 1993. State the central govt's power to make rules under it.
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5. Q5 Explain the objectives of Official Secrets Act, 1923. How are these provisions relevant in Right to Information Act, 2005 ?
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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) An applicant filed an application before a public authority seeking some information. The public information officer demanded a proof of citizenship from the applicant. Advice the applicant.
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2. Q9 (b) An RTI application was filed before a housing co-operative society for seeking some information. The society argued that it is not a Public Authority. Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) An applicant intends to file an application under RTI before a public authority to know the details of assets, income and details of the bank accounts of a government employee. Advice him.
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