The correct answer is D. All of the above.
The Right to Information Act (RTI Act) is an Indian law that gives citizens the right to access information held by public authorities. The Act was passed in 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.
The RTI Act applies to all public authorities, including the central government, state governments, local governments, and public institutions. However, there are some exceptions to the Act. The Act does not apply to:
- Intelligence and security organizations
- Cabinet papers
- Matters related to the sovereignty and integrity of India
- Matters related to the security of the State
- Matters related to international relations
- Matters that are likely to prejudice the conduct of any investigation
- Matters that are likely to interfere with the right of any person to a fair trial
- Matters that are likely to infringe upon the privacy of any person
The RTI Act also does not apply to non-government organizations (NGOs) that are substantially financed by political parties. This is because NGOs that are substantially financed by political parties are considered to be part of the political process and are therefore not subject to the same transparency requirements as public authorities.
The RTI Act is an important law that has helped to increase transparency and accountability in the Indian government. The Act has also helped to empower citizens by giving them the right to access information about the government. However, the Act has also been criticized for being too complex and for not being effective in ensuring that all public authorities comply with its provisions.