Statement 1: The RTI Act, 2005 applies to 'public authorities'. Section 2(h) defines public authority. While it includes non-government organisations substantially financed by the appropriate Government, it does not include non-Government organisations substantially financed by political parties. Therefore, the RTI Act is generally not applicable to all non-Government organisations substantially financed by political parties. Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2: Section 2(h)(d)(i) includes any body owned, controlled or substantially financed, directly or indirectly, by funds provided by the appropriate Government within the definition of 'public authority'. Therefore, the RTI Act is applicable to such bodies. Statement 2, which says the Act is not applicable, is incorrect.
Consider the following statements: RTI Act, 2005 is not applicable to 1. all non-Government organisations substantially financed by political parties. 2. all bodies owned, controlled or substantially financed by the appropriate Government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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