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The Penalties for Violating the Right to Information Act

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Under the Right to Information Act, what is the maximum penalty for a public authority that fails to provide information within the stipulated time?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 100,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 200,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 20(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to provide information within the stipulated time, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

What is the maximum penalty for a public authority that intentionally destroys or alters information requested under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 100,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 200,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 300,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 400,000


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As per Section 20(2) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority intentionally destroys or alters information requested under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 300,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that provides false or misleading information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 100,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 150,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 200,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under Section 20(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority provides false or misleading information under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 100,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that obstructs or delays the process of providing information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Section 20(4) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority obstructs or delays the process of providing information under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 50,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that refuses to provide information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 100,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 200,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 300,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 400,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per Section 20(5) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority refuses to provide information under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 200,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to maintain records as required under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under Section 20(6) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to maintain records as required under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 50,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) as required under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 20(7) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) as required under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to provide training to its employees on the provisions of the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 10,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 20,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 30,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Section 20(8) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to provide training to its employees on the provisions of the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to display information as required under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 10,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 20,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 30,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Section 20(9) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to display information as required under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to submit an annual report on the implementation of the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 10,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 20,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 30,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 20(10) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to submit an annual report on the implementation of the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to comply with the orders of the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Section 20(11) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to comply with the orders of the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that provides information to a third party without the consent of the person who requested the information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Under Section 20(12) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority provides information to a third party without the consent of the person who requested the information under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 50,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that charges excessive fees for providing information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 25,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 50,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 75,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Section 20(13) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority charges excessive fees for providing information under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 25,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to maintain a register of all applications for information received under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 10,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 20,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 30,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per Section 20(14) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to maintain a register of all applications for information received under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

What is the penalty for a public authority that fails to provide information in the prescribed format under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of Rs. 10,000

  2. A fine of Rs. 20,000

  3. A fine of Rs. 30,000

  4. A fine of Rs. 40,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Section 20(15) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to provide information in the prescribed format under the Act, it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 10,000.

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