Political Science · Public Administration
Which is Not correct about the RTI Act?
AA Public Information Officer must furnish information within 48 hours if it concerns the life or liberty of a person
BThe RTI Act has repealed the Official Secrets Act of 1923 ✓ Correct
CThe RTI Act was adopted in June 2005 and came into effect from 12 October 2005
DThe RTI Act was enacted under the right to freedom of speech and expression
Correct answer: (B) The RTI Act has repealed the Official Secrets Act of 1923 — The incorrect statement is that the RTI Act repealed the Official Secrets Act of 1923.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is that the RTI Act repealed the Official Secrets Act of 1923.
★In fact the RTI Act has not repealed the Official Secrets Act, which still exists.
★A Public Information Officer must give life-or-liberty information within 48 hours.
★The RTI Act was adopted in June 2005 and came into force in October 2005.
★The RTI flows from the right to freedom of speech and expression.
★The Official Secrets Act continues alongside the RTI Act.
★So the repeal claim about the Official Secrets Act is the not-correct one.
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