Section 2(h) of the RTI Act defines 'public authority' to include bodies established under the Constitution or by law, or bodies owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the appropriate Government, as well as substantially financed non-Government organisations. Private entities not meeting these criteria are not public authorities under the Act.
Which among the following institutions is not considered as 'Public Authority' under the RTI Act, 2005?
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)
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Answer: B. Established by private entity not financed and controlled by the Government
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