The correct answer is: Both A and B.
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 passed on 15 June 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005.The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005
lists the information that is exempted from disclosure under the Act. The Schedule is divided into two parts: Part I lists the information that is exempted from disclosure in all cases, and Part II lists the information that is exempted from disclosure in certain cases.The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by the Central Government or by the State Government. The amendment can be made by a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament or by a simple majority in the Legislative Assembly of the State.
The amendment of the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 is a sensitive issue as it affects the right to information of the citizens of India. The amendment should be made only after careful consideration and after taking into account the views of all stakeholders.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Central Govt
The Central Government can amend the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 by a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- Option B: State
The State Government can amend the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 by a simple majority in the Legislative Assembly of the State.
- Option C: Both A and B
The Central Government and the State Government can both amend the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005.
- Option D: None
The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 cannot be amended by any authority other than the Central Government or the State Government.