Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Which of the following are excluded from the RTI Act? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
- 1. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- 2. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW)
- 3. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- 4. Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
A1 & 4
B1 & 2
C1, 2 & 3 ✓ Correct
D3 & 4
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 & 3 — The CBI, RAW, and CRPF are excluded from the RTI Act, so the answer is 1, 2 & 3.
Explanation
★The CBI, RAW, and CRPF are excluded from the RTI Act, so the answer is 1, 2 & 3.
★Section 24 of the RTI Act exempts intelligence and security organisations listed in its Second Schedule.
★The Second Schedule covers bodies like the RAW, Intelligence Bureau, CRPF, BSF, and CISF.
★The CBI was added to this exempt list in 2011 as an intelligence and security organisation.
★Even these bodies must disclose information relating to allegations of corruption or human rights violations.
★The Prime Minister's Office is an ordinary public authority and is fully covered by the RTI Act.
★So the PMO is not excluded, which is why statement 4 is left out of the answer.
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