GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“The definition of “information” under Section 2 (f) includes:"
A
Records
B
Opinions
C
Documents
D
All the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(2) Notwithstanding anything in the Official Secrets Act, 1923 (19 of 1923) nor any of the exemptions permissible in accordance with sub-section (1), a public authority may allow access to information, if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

Detailed explanation-2: -File notings do not come under the definition of ‘information’ under the RTI Act 2005.

Detailed explanation-3: -Regulations, instructions, records, manuals, decision & policies with effect for discharging the functions of respective cells/ departments. Maintain Statements of the categories of documents that are held by it and which are necessary to be maintained for processing.

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