GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to
A
Receive evidence on affidavit
B
Requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office
C
Issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents
D
All of them
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the inquiry of a complaint, the commission may examine any record which is under the control of the public authority and no such record may be withheld from it on any grounds. In other words, all public records must be given to the commission during inquiry for examination.

Detailed explanation-2: -If there are reasonable grounds, the power to order an investigation. The CIC/SIC will have Civil court-like powers, such as summoning and compelling attendance. They can compel them to testify on oath and produce documents or other items.

Detailed explanation-3: -Section 12(5) of the RTI Act 2005 provides that the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.

Detailed explanation-4: -The State Information Commission prepares report on the implementation of the provisions of State Information Commission act and submits an annual report to the state government which is placed by the later before the state legislature.

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