The disclosure of information may be made keeping in mind the provisio

The disclosure of information may be made keeping in mind the provisions of which of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005?

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Sections 5 to 7

Sections 8 to 11

Sections 12 to 15

Sections 16 to 19

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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018

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The correct answer is B. Sections 8 to 11 of the RTI Act, 2005, deal with the grounds for exemption from disclosure, partial access, and third-party information, which are crucial provisions to keep in mind when deciding whether information can be disclosed.

– Section 8 lists various categories of information that are exempted from disclosure (e.g., affecting sovereignty, security, commercial confidence, personal information, etc.).
– Section 9 provides another ground for rejection if the request involves infringement of copyright.
– Section 10 allows for partial disclosure (severability) where part of the information is exempt but the non-exempt part can be reasonably severed.
– Section 11 deals with the procedure for handling requests involving information that relates to or has been supplied by a third party, requiring consultation with the third party in certain cases before disclosure.

While Sections 5-7 deal with the mechanics of making and processing a request, Sections 8-11 are the critical sections that determine *what* information can be disclosed and under what conditions, by outlining the circumstances under which disclosure can be refused or modified. Therefore, compliance with Sections 8 to 11 is essential for lawful disclosure under the Act.

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