B.Com. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2015 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Free exchange of ideas is the basic pillar of a democracy. How can the RTI Act, 2005 achieve the above said goal ? Explain.
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2. Q2 Define 'Information' and 'Right to Information'. Explain the procedure to obtain information and disposal of information under the RTI Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 Explain the appointment, terms and conditions of service and removal of Central Information Commissioner under the RTI Act, 2005.
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4. Q4 Explain the procedure for appeal and imposing penalties under the RTI Act, 2005.
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5. Q5 Explain the aims and objects of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and penalties provided under it.
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6. Q6 Define Public Record. Discuss the powers of the Central Government relating to it.
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7. Q7 Discuss the appointment and powers of a Commission constituted under the Commission of Enquiry Act, 1952.
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Write short note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Third party information.
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2. Q8 (b) Removal of Chief Information Commissioner.
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3. Q8 (c) Archival Advisory Board.
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Solve any two of the following problems.

1. Q9 (a) 'A' who was admitted to Hospital as he was suffering from Kidney problem. Doctor who examined "A" advised him to under go surgery. 'B' brother of 'A' "having regard to "life" of 'A' made a request under RTI Act before the said Hospital Authority to furnish the information as to educational, professional experience of the doctor who conducting the said operation and nature and quality of available instruments likely to be used for the said operation. Discuss, whether 'B' is entitled to obtain above said information.
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2. Q9 (b) "The Ramaswamy Commission as per the directions of Supreme Court investigated the reasons for communal riots and submitted the reports of the same before the Supreme Court. 'A' RTI activist made a request under RTI Act, 2005 before the Supreme Court to furnish the information as to "Ramaswamy Commission Report". Discuss whether 'A' is entitled for above information.
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3. Q9 (c) 'A' RTI activist, under the Right to Information Act made request before the Recovery Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal Bangalore to furnish the information as to "How much of dues recovered during the year between 2013 to 2015". Whether the Recovery Officer (CPIO) DRT Bangalore has obligation to provide the above information.
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