According to which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, 'in

According to which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, ‘information’ means ‘any material in any form’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Section 2(a)” option2=”Section 2(c)” option3=”Section 2(d)” option4=”Section 2(f)” correct=”option4″]

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The correct answer is D) Section 2(f). Section 2 of the RTI Act provides definitions of various terms used in the Act.

Section 2(f) defines “information” as “any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force”. This comprehensive definition covers a wide range of recorded material.

Section 2 contains definitions relevant to the Act, such as Section 2(a) defining “appropriate Government”, Section 2(c) defining “Central Information Commission”, and Section 2(d) defining “Central Public Information Officer”. Understanding these definitions is fundamental to interpreting the Act.

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