B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2020 Nov Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Describe the historical development of Right to Information Act 2005 in India.
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2. Q2 What is meant by information ? What informations are exempted from disclosure ?
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3. Q3 Discuss the salient feature of Official Secrets Act 1993.
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4. Q4 Explain the constitution, power and functions of State Information Commission.
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5. Q5 Define the public authority. Explain the procedure to get information and the obligation of public authority to provide information.
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6. Q6 Explain the constitution and functions of Archival Advisory Board.
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7. Q7 Explain the salient features of Commission of Inquiry Act.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Separability
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2. Q8 (b) Appeal under Right to Information
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3. Q8 (c) Penalties for spying.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) Rajiv, a social worker, filed an application under RTI to get the information of medical expenses of judges. Can he succeed ?
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2. Q9 (b) Raju filed RTI application for service details of Shankar. Can he succeed ?
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3. Q9 (c) Ramu filed an application before bank authorities to obtain the details of properties and securities submitted by Shivaraj. Can he succeed ?
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