- Section 8(1) of the RTI Act provides a list of grounds upon which a public authority may refuse to disclose information. - Section 8(1)(a) exempts information, disclosure of which would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State, relation with foreign State or lead to incitement to an offence. - The question mentions CAG paras dealing with such sensitive information. Information contained in CAG reports is generally accessible under RTI, but specific paras dealing with matters covered under exemption clauses like Section 8(1)(a) are exempted from disclosure.
CAG paras dealing with information about the issues of sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State and information covered under which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 is exempted from disclosure?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs): Powers and role under RTI Act)
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