LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 4 Right to Information 2013 Dec Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) Explain the right to information under the Indian Constitution.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the 'right to know', 'acquire' and 'disseminate information' with the help of cases decided by the Supreme Court of India.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on : Right to information under International Conventions.
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4. Q1 OR Importance of the right to information.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) Explain the exemptions from disclosure of information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the procedure for 'Disposal of Requests' under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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3. Q2 (b) Discuss Severability.
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4. Q2 OR A student got less marks in a subject in the examination conducted by the University. He applies not only for a photocopy of his answer paper, but also a photocopy of his friend's answer script. Is he entitled ?
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) Explain the constitution, powers and functions of Central Information Commission.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the procedure for appeals under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
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3. Q3 (b) Write a note on State Information Commission.
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4. Q3 OR A student of Government Medical College, Bangalore wants to marry his junior in the College. He files an RTI application before the college for disclosure of passouts in a Particular year. Is he entitled to information ?
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) The Right to Information Act, 2005 is a development of the Freedom of Information Act, 2002. Elucidate.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the procedure for appointment of inquiry commission under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 and discuss its powers.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on Archival Advisory Board.
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4. Q4 OR Explain the responsibilities Records Officer.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Discuss the general practices of the revenue department in providing information to the public.
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2. Q5 OR The applicant in his RTI request seeks information of daily diary number entered in the police station special cell Delhi and the copies of FIR. The CPIO and First Appellate Authority denied the request under Section 8(1)(a) and (h). Now the case is before the Central Information Commission. Advice him.
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3. Q5 (b) A student failed in his SSLC examination. He filed an application to the Concerned Public Information Officer to know the details of the valuer of his paper. Can he obtain this information ?
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4. Q5 OR Write a note on Jaankari System in Bihar.
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