Statement 1 is correct as Section 25 of the RTI Act mandates the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions to prepare annual reports on the implementation of the Act, and public authorities contribute information for these reports often in formats prescribed by the Commissions. Statements 2 and 3 describe common internal monitoring mechanisms within public authorities, requiring periodic reports (like quarterly or bi- monthly) on the receipt and disposal of applications and appeals, sometimes with specific analysis like CPIO-wise performance, to ensure timely compliance and provide data for the annual reports. These are standard administrative requirements for effective monitoring.
Consider the following statements regarding the monitoring of RTI applications and appeals: 1. Annual reports as prescribed by the CIC. 2. A quarterly report regarding disposal and receipts including CPIO-wise analysis of disposal. 3. A bi-monthly report of all RTI requests received and disposed off during the period with a comparative picture. Which of the above statements are correct?
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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