Which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, gives power to the Central Information Commission to require the concerned public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered?
Section 17(1)(a)
Section 19(8)(b)
Section 22(4)(a)
Section 24(3)(b)
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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
– Sub-section (8) lists the powers and functions of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission while deciding an appeal.
– Clause (b) of Section 19(8) provides the Commission with the power to “require the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered”.