Which of the following information can be sought from the appropriate Public Information Officer under the Right to Information (RTI) Act? 1. Copies of the answer sheets from any examination conducting body (e.g. GAIT (GATE), IIM, UPSC, etc.). 2. Passport, driving license, ration card, Aadhaar card application status, etc.
Which of the following information can be sought from the appropriate Public Information Officer under the Right to Information (RTI) Act? 1. Copies of the answer sheets from any examination conducting body (e.g. GAIT (GATE), IIM, UPSC, etc.). 2. Passport, driving license, ration card, Aadhaar card application status, etc. Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
What type of information comes under the Right to Information Act?
- The type of information which may be obtained is defined under section 2 (f) of the Act as any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advice, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force.
- Hence, statement 1 and statement 2 both are correct.
Additional Information
- Right to information is defined under Article 19 (1)(a).
- Article 19(1)(a) has the widest interpretation amongst all fundamental rights.
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