B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Trace the history of freedom of information and its development prior to RTI Act, 2005 in India.
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2. Q2 What is Right to Information ? Explain the obligations of the public authorities under RTI Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 'Transparency is the rule but secrecy is an exception'. Discuss this statement in the light of Section 8 of RTI Act, 2005.
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4. Q4 Examine the Constitution, powers and functions of Information Commissions.
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5. Q5 Explain appeal mechanism provided under the RTI Act, 2005 and distinguish it from 'Complaint'. State case laws.
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6. Q6 Examine the salient features of Public Records Act, 1993 and its rules.
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7. Q7 What is Best practices ? Give an account of best practices adopted by some public authorities.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (1) Competent Authority.
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2. Q8 (2) RTI Act, 2005 not to apply to certain organisations.
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3. Q8 (3) Third party information.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A filed an RTI application and requested the public authority to disclose details regarding educational qualification, income, assets and liabilities, PAN card and religion professed by a political leader. Advice him.
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2. Q9 (b) An applicant aggrieved by misleading and false information provided by the PIO, filed a complaint before the state information commission and argued that apart from imposing penalty on the PIO, wants suitable compensation for the loss caused to him. Will he succeed ?
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3. Q9 (c) The Karnataka State Cricket Association rejected a request to furnish information sought by an applicant on the ground that it is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act and not a Public authority. Advice the applicant.
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