Under the RTI Act, the grounds for a complaint could be 1. being asked to pay an unreasonable amount of fee. 2. being given incomplete or false information. 3. any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records. Select the correct answers

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The correct answer is D. All of the above.

Under the RTI Act, any person can file a complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC) or the State Information Commission (SIC) if they are denied information, or if the information provided is incomplete or false. The complaint can be filed on any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records.

The CIC or SIC can order the public authority to provide the information, or to pay a penalty. In some cases, the CIC or SIC can also order the public authority to take disciplinary action against the person who denied the information.

The RTI Act is an important law that gives citizens the right to access information from the government. The Act has helped to improve transparency and accountability in the government, and it has made it easier for citizens to hold the government accountable.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  1. Being asked to pay an unreasonable amount of fee: The RTI Act does not allow public authorities to charge excessive fees for providing information. If a public authority asks you to pay an unreasonable amount of fee, you can file a complaint with the CIC or SIC.
  2. Being given incomplete or false information: The RTI Act requires public authorities to provide complete and accurate information. If you are given incomplete or false information, you can file a complaint with the CIC or SIC.
  3. Any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records: The RTI Act covers all matters relating to requesting or obtaining access to records from public authorities. If you have any problems with a public authority in this regard, you can file a complaint with the CIC or SIC.
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