Administrative Hierarchy in Ensuring the Implementation of RTI

Q. What does CPIC stand for?

1. Chief Public Information Commission
2. Chief Public Information Commissioner
3. Central Public Information Commissioner
4. Central Public Information Commission

Q. The power to penalise institutions for their failure to dispence information under RTI lies with the Central Information Commission.

1. True
2. False

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. _____ is responsible for providing the necessary information to a citizen or a media outlet.

1. State Public Information Commission
2. Revenue department
3. Public Information Officer
4. Public Works Department

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. 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 of the following institutions is responsible to dispense information regarding central government departments in India?

1. Central Vigilance Commission
2. Central Public Information Commission
3. Lokayutta
4. Department of Justice

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

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