The correct answer is D. All of the above.
The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India that gives the right to information to the citizens of India. The Act was enacted in 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005. The Act applies to all public authorities, including the Central Government, State Governments, Union Territories, local bodies, and statutory bodies.
The obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act include:
- Publishing the names, designations, and contact details of all its officers and employees.
- Publishing the powers and duties of its officers and employees.
- Publishing the norms set by it for the discharge of its functions.
- Publishing the statement of the categories of the documents held by it or under its control.
- Providing information to the public on request.
- Maintaining records in a proper manner.
- Providing copies of records to the public on request.
- Responding to complaints and appeals.
The RTI Act is a powerful tool that can be used to hold public authorities accountable. It is important for citizens to be aware of their rights under the Act and to use them to demand transparency and accountability from the government.
Option A is incorrect because it only mentions one of the obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act.
Option B is incorrect because it only mentions two of the obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act.
Option C is incorrect because it only mentions two of the obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act and also includes an incorrect statement. The RTI Act does not require public authorities to publish the statement of the categories of the documents held by it or under its control.
Option D is correct because it includes all of the obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act.