Consider the following statements with respect to the ‘third party information’ under the RTI Act, 2005:
- 1. The PIO can disclose the confidential information supplied by a third party without inviting the third party to make submission in the matter.
- 2. The third party has a right to make an appeal to the Department Appellate Authority against the decision of the PIO.
- 3. If not satisfied with the decision of the Department Appellate Authority, a second appeal can be made to the concerned Information Commission.
- 4. The PIO cannot disclose third party information unless the procedure prescribed in Section 11.
Which of the above statements are correct?
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2019-20
Section 11 of the RTI Act lays down a specific procedure for handling requests involving confidential information supplied by a third party, including mandatory notice to the third party and providing them with an opportunity to make submissions. The third party is also granted the right to appeal against the PIO’s decision to disclose the information.