The Fees for Providing Information

Description: This quiz covers the fees associated with providing information under the Right to Information Act in India.
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What is the maximum fee that can be charged for providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Rs. 100

  2. Rs. 200

  3. Rs. 300

  4. Rs. 400


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum fee that can be charged for providing information under the RTI Act is Rs. 100.

What is the fee for providing information in electronic form?

  1. Rs. 10

  2. Rs. 20

  3. Rs. 30

  4. Rs. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fee for providing information in electronic form is Rs. 10.

What is the fee for providing information in the form of a certified copy?

  1. Rs. 20

  2. Rs. 30

  3. Rs. 40

  4. Rs. 50


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fee for providing information in the form of a certified copy is Rs. 20.

What is the fee for providing information in the form of an inspection of records?

  1. Rs. 5

  2. Rs. 10

  3. Rs. 15

  4. Rs. 20


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fee for providing information in the form of an inspection of records is Rs. 5.

What is the fee for providing information in the form of a sample or specimen?

  1. Rs. 100

  2. Rs. 200

  3. Rs. 300

  4. Rs. 400


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fee for providing information in the form of a sample or specimen is Rs. 100.

Who is exempt from paying fees under the RTI Act?

  1. Below Poverty Line (BPL) families

  2. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

  3. Women

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are exempt from paying fees under the RTI Act.

What is the time limit for providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. 30 days

  2. 45 days

  3. 60 days

  4. 90 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The time limit for providing information under the RTI Act is 30 days.

What is the penalty for not providing information within the time limit?

  1. A fine of Rs. 250 per day

  2. A fine of Rs. 500 per day

  3. A fine of Rs. 1,000 per day

  4. A fine of Rs. 2,000 per day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penalty for not providing information within the time limit is a fine of Rs. 250 per day.

What is the maximum amount of fine that can be imposed for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Rs. 25,000

  2. Rs. 50,000

  3. Rs. 75,000

  4. Rs. 1,00,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of fine that can be imposed for not providing information under the RTI Act is Rs. 25,000.

Who can file a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Any citizen of India

  2. Any person who is a resident of India

  3. Any person who is a legal entity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above can file a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act.

Where can a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act be filed?

  1. The Central Information Commission

  2. The State Information Commission

  3. The District Information Officer

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act can be filed with the Central Information Commission, the State Information Commission, or the District Information Officer.

What is the time limit for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. 30 days

  2. 45 days

  3. 60 days

  4. 90 days


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The time limit for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act is 90 days.

What is the procedure for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. File a written complaint

  2. File an online complaint

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act can be filed either by filing a written complaint or by filing an online complaint.

What is the format for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. There is no specific format

  2. The format is prescribed by the Central Information Commission

  3. The format is prescribed by the State Information Commission

  4. The format is prescribed by the District Information Officer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is no specific format for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act.

What are the documents that need to be attached with a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. A copy of the RTI application

  2. A copy of the reply received from the public authority

  3. A copy of the proof of payment of fees

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above documents need to be attached with a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act.

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