Transparency and Accountability — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Right to Information Act, 2005: 1. It applies to all constitutional authorities including the judiciary 2. Information Commissions can impose penalties up to Rs. 25,000 per day for non-compliance 3. The Act covers NGOs that receive substantial government funding 4. Cabinet papers are completely exempt from disclosure Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'social audit' in the Indian governance context?

The concept of 'public interest override' in the RTI Act means:

Consider the following about Information Commissions in India: 1. They are constitutional bodies established under Article 315 2. Information Commissioners have security of tenure similar to High Court judges 3. They can impose penalties on public officials for non-compliance with RTI 4. Their decisions are final and cannot be challenged in courts Which of the statements given above are correct?

The 'Veil of Secrecy' doctrine in Indian administrative law refers to: