GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
RTI Act 2005 came into force on
A
12 October 2005
B
15 August 2005
C
15 June 2005
D
1 November 2005
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The RTI Bill was passed by Parliament of India on 15 June 2005 and came into force with effect from 12 October 2005. Every day on an average, over 4800 RTI applications are filed.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Right to Information Act will come into force w.e.f. 12th October, 2005. The Act extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir. It provides a very definite day for its commencement i.e. 120 days from enactment. It shall apply to Public Authorities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2002 passed. Thereafter, Bill for the RTI Act, 2005 was passed and became fully operational on October 12, 2005.

Detailed explanation-4: -The right to information act was passed in the year 2005. This law empowers Indian citizens to seek any accessible information from a Public Authority and makes the Government and its functionaries more accountable and responsible.

Detailed explanation-5: -Right to Information Act, 2005 was promulgated in 2005 to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority.

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