Question

Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above fall under the definition of public authorities under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

• A. 2, 3 and 4 only
• B. 1, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation:

“Public authority” is defined in Section 2(h) of the RTI Act. It states: “public authority” implies any authority or body or institution of self-government established or constituted—

1. by or under the Constitution;
2. by any other law made by Parliament;
3. by any other law made by the state legislature;
4. by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government, and includes any—

• body owned, controlled, or substantially financed;
• non-Government organization substantially financed, directly or indirectly by funds provided by the appropriate Government;