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Which of the following statement is correct about RTI? 1) RTI is a fundamental right but not a constitutional right. 2) RTI replaced the Freedom of Information act, 2004.

Which of the following statement is correct about RTI? 1) RTI is a fundamental right but not a constitutional right. 2) RTI replaced the Freedom of Information act, 2004. Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2.

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Right to Information Act, 2005 : - 

  • The right to Information Act is a constitutional right, fundamental right, and a legal right.
  • The act was enacted by the parliament of India and it came into force on 12 October 2005.
  • Under this act, any citizen of India may request information from a public authority.
  • The public official is required to reply within 30 days.
  • The authorities under the RTI Act 2005 are called quasi-judicial authorities.

Freedom of Information act, 2002 : -

  • RTI replaced the freedom of information act, 2002.
  • The purpose of this act was to provide freedom to the people to have access to information  under the control of public authorities.
  • The weakness of this act was that it did not acknowledge the right to information of the people.
  • It neither allowed the jurisdiction of the court nor ensure the appeal with any independent body.

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