Question

Which of the following statement is correct about RTI?

 It includes the right to -

1) Inspect work, documents, and Records.

2) Take certified samples of materials.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

• The Right to Information Act was enacted by the parliament of India and it came into force on 12 October 2005.
• RTI is a fundamental right, constitutional right, and a legal right.
• It was enacted in order to consolidate the fundamental right in the Indian constitution "Freedom of speech".
• The authorities under RTI Act, 2005 are called quasi-judicial authorities.

 

          Note -

          Right to Information includes the right to -

          1) Inspect work, document, and records.

          2) take notes, extracts, or certifies copies of documents and records.

          3) take certified samples or materials.

          4) obtain information in the form of printouts, diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts.