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

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 State the objectives of Right to Information Act, 2005. Explain its importance in democracy.
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2. Q2 Explain the composition, powers and functions of Central Information Commission.
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3. Q3 Discuss the main provisions of Commission of Enquiry Act, 1952.
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4. Q4 Explain the exemptions from disclosure of information under Right to Information Act, 2005.
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5. Q5 Discuss the procedure and obligations of public authority to provide information.
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6. Q6 What are the features of Public Record Act, 1993. Explain the powers of Central Government under the Act.
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7. Q7 Explain the procedure for appeal and penalties under Right to Information Act, 2005.
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Write a short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Supreme Court and Right to Information.
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2. Q8 (b) Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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3. Q8 (c) Constitution of India and RTI.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) 'A' appeared for the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016. He cleared the examination but not called for the interview. Advice 'A'.
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2. Q9 (b) P asked for the details of annual expenditure incurred for each of the state legislators from the state exchequer from the concerned authority. Can he obtain such information and state the procedure.
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3. Q9 (c) Anand filed an application under Right to Information Act, before Mysore Urban Police station regarding the number of cases registered and details of arrests made in the month of Aug., 2018. The station house officer rejected the application. Advice Anand.
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