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      Question

      Under the RTI Act, where a public authority is a

      non-governmental organisation, it falls within the Act if it is what?
      A Located in a city Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Substantially financed, directly or indirectly, by funds provided by the appropriate government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Registered as a charity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Recognised by a court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Engaged in public activity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, the definition of public authority includes non-government organisations substantially financed, directly or indirectly, by funds provided by the appropriate government. Courts have examined what constitutes substantial financing in determining whether a particular NGO is covered. This inclusion ensures that bodies which receive significant public funding are accountable under the Act, extending transparency obligations beyond purely governmental bodies to substantially government-financed organisations.

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