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    Question

    Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, which of the

    following is exempt from disclosure (and can be refused) even if held by the Reserve Bank of India?
    A Information relating to the drafting of a Bill before Cabinet approval Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Information relating to an allegation of corruption after a completed inquiry Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Information already published in the institution's annual reports Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 8(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 provides exemptions from disclosure. Explanation: Section 8(1)(e) exempts information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship, unless the competent authority is satisfied that larger public interest warrants disclosure.
    The RBI often holds information received from banks in a fiduciary capacity (e.g., inspection reports, supervisory data). Such information can be denied under this clause, subject to public interest override.

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