GK
RTI ACT 2005
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Question
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Allnon-Government organisation substantially financed by politicl parties
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Allbody owned, controlled or substantially financedby the appropriate Government
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Allnon-Government organisation substantially financed by the appropriate Government
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All the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The matter was heard by the full bench of CIC on several occasions and finally pronounced its decision on June 3rd 2013. June 3rd, 2013-Landmark judgement declared by full bench of the CIC which stated that political parties will come within the ambit of the RTI.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Commission held that under Section 24(1) read with Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005, CISF has been declared an exempt organization. Hence, the provisions of the RTI Act are not applicable to the CISF except when the information pertains to allegations of corruption or human rights violations.
Detailed explanation-3: -All bodies, which are constituted under the Constitution or under any law or under any Government notification or all bodies, including NGOs, which are owned, controlled or substantially financed by the Government are covered.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. All citizens shall have the right to information, subject to provisions of the Act.