Which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 provides prot

Which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 provides protection to the persons giving information under the Act ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Section 11″ option2=”Section 22″ option3=”Section 24″ option4=”Section 27″ correct=”option1″]

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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22

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Section 11 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 deals with the procedure for disclosing information concerning a third party. While it does not provide a general “whistleblower” type protection to any person giving information to authorities, it offers procedural protection to a third party whose information is requested under the Act. When a Public Information Officer intends to disclose information that relates to or has been supplied by a third party and is considered confidential by that third party, Section 11 requires giving written notice to the third party and providing them an opportunity to make a submission as to whether the information should be disclosed. This ensures the third party’s interests and confidentiality concerns are considered, thus offering a form of protection regarding their information handled under the Act. Among the given options, Section 11 is the most relevant provision offering protection (in this case, procedural protection) to a specific category of persons (“third parties”) whose information is subject to the Act. Other options like Section 22 (overriding effect), Section 24 (exemption for certain organizations), and Section 27 (rule-making power) do not directly provide protection to individuals giving information under the Act in the sense implied by the question.

Section 11 of the RTI Act provides procedural protection to third parties whose confidential information is being considered for disclosure, by allowing them to object to the disclosure.

The RTI Act also includes Section 21 which provides protection for action taken in good faith. It states that no suit, prosecution, or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under the Act or any rule made thereunder. This primarily protects public authorities and officers from legal action for actions taken in compliance with the Act. The question asks about “persons giving information”, which, depending on interpretation, could include third parties (covered under Section 11) or officials providing information (covered under Section 21 for good faith actions). Given the options, Section 11 is the only one directly addressing protection related to information concerning specific persons (third parties).

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