Administrative Hierarchy in Ensuring the Implementation of RTI

Q. What conditions must public authorities fulfil under the RTI act?

1. Private records should be hidden away
2. Publish the duties of organisations
3. Records must be indexed
4. Document only approved information

Q. Which among the following records are not to be maintained by the public authorities within the jurisdiction of RTI?

1. Statements of boards and committees
2. Remuneration of the employees
3. Budgets allocated under various programs
4. Documents that contain sensitive information

Q. Who do you approach when the Public Information Officer refuses to reply to your application?

1. State Public Information Commissioner
2. Revenue Department
3. Central Public Information Commissioner
4. Public Works Department

Q. The responsibility to provide information to the concerned citizens through RTI lies with the .

1. PIO
2. SPIC
3. CPIC

Q. In which among the following cases can penalty provisions be imposed on the Public Information Officer?

1. Refusing to receive an application for information
2. Not furnishing information within the specified time
3. Refusing to disclose information on grounds of national security
4. Obstructing access to information

Q. Which departments can impose fines on other departments if they are not functioning well?

1. Public Works Department
2. State Public Information Commission
3. Central Public Information Commission
4. Judiciary