Section 11 of the RTI Act lays down a specific procedure for handling requests involving confidential information supplied by a third party, including mandatory notice to the third party and providing them with an opportunity to make submissions. The third party is also granted the right to appeal against the PIO's decision to disclose the information.
Consider the following statements with respect to the 'third party information' under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. The PIO can disclose the confidential information supplied by a third party without inviting the third party to make submission in the matter. 2. The third party has a right to make an appeal to the Department Appellate Authority against the decision of the PIO. 3. If not satisfied with the decision of the Department Appellate Authority, a second appeal can be made to the concerned Information Commission. 4. The PIO cannot disclose third party information unless the procedure prescribed in Section 11. Which of the above statements are correct?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs): Powers and role under RTI Act)
More Indian Polity and Governance questions
- Who among the following is not in the committee to recommend for the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner by the President of India?
- Consider the following statements with reference to the penalties under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. As mentioned in Section 20(1), the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission shall impose a penalty of two hundred and fifty rupees each day till application is received or information is furnished, however, the total amount of such penalty shall not exceed twenty five thousands. 2. As the case may be, the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before any penalty is imposed. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- The RTI Week is celebrated every year during
- Which Section of the RTI Act, 2005 deals with penalties for non-compliance by public authorities?
- Which one of the following is not a ground for rejection of an RTI application ?
- The RTI Act, 2005 is based on which fundamental right of the Constitution of India ?
- Which one of the following statements is not correct about the RTI Act, 2005 ?
- Consider the following statements: The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of 1. the Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee. 2. the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. 3. a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister. Which of the above statements are correct ?