Which section of RTI Act deals with ‘exemption from disclosures of information’?

The correct answer is Section 8 of the Right to Information Act (RTI Act).

Section 8 of the RTI Act lists the nine grounds on which information can be exempted from disclosure. These grounds are:

• Defence of India, relations with foreign State, or public safety
• Contempt of court or judicial proceedings
• Prejudice to the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order
• Disclosure which would endanger the life or physical safety of any person
• Information which would lead to incitement of an offence
• Information which would disclose trade secrets or intellectual property
• Information which would impede the process of investigation or apprehension or prosecution of offenders
• Information which would endanger the safety of the State or any part of the territory of India
• Information which would tend to communal harmony

Section 8 of the RTI Act is a very important provision, as it protects certain sensitive information from being disclosed to the public. However, it is important to note that this

provision is not absolute, and information can only be exempted from disclosure if it falls within one of the nine grounds listed in the section.

Section 7 of the RTI Act deals with the time limit for providing information. Section 9 of the RTI Act deals with the fees for providing information. Section 11 of the RTI Act deals with the penalties for non-compliance with the RTI Act.