Consider the following statements: The RTI Act, 2005 stipulates that a

Consider the following statements:
The RTI Act, 2005 stipulates that a Public Authority should transfer an RTI application or a part thereof to another Public Authority if the application or a part of it pertains to information

held by another Public Authority.
which is more closely connected with the functions of another Public Authority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct option is C because Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, 2005 mandates the transfer of an RTI application if the information requested is held by another public authority or is more closely connected with the functions of another public authority.

Section 6(3) is a crucial provision that prevents applicants from being penalized for directing their request to the wrong public authority. It places the responsibility on the receiving authority to transfer the application to the appropriate one.

Section 6(3) requires the public authority receiving the application to transfer it to the appropriate public authority within five days and inform the applicant immediately. This ensures that the applicant’s request is directed to the entity that holds the information or is best suited to provide it. The two conditions mentioned in the question are precisely those specified in Section 6(3) for triggering the transfer mechanism.

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