Question

Which is/are true about the Right to Information Act, 2005?

(i) It was enacted by the Parliament in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority

(ii) It extends to the whole of India

(iii) The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office

(iv) The Chief Information Commissioner shall not be eligible for reappointment

1. (i) and (ii) only
2. (i) and (iv) only
3. (iii) only
4. (i), (iii) and (iv) only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : (i) and (iv) only

The correct answer is (i) and (iv) only.

 

• The Right to Information (RTI) is an act of the Parliament of India which sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens' right to information.
• It was passed on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.
• Under the RTI Act, any citizen of India may request information from a public authority that is required to reply within thirty days.
• The Right to Information Act is intended to promote accountability and transparency in government by making the process of government decision-making more open.
• The Act extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
• Central Information Commission (CIC) was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005).
• It is not a constitutional body.
• It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners.
• The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for the tenure of three years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
• They are not eligible for reappointment.