Question

    Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005,

    information cannot be denied if:
    A Its disclosure might cause a minor inconvenience to a government official Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It involves the strictly personal records of a private individual Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to protected interests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Its disclosure would likely cause personal embarrassment to a public servant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It pertains to a government policy decision that was concluded over a decade ago Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 8 of the RTI Act provides various exemptions, but Section 8(1)(j) states that even exempt information must be disclosed if the public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm of disclosure, particularly in cases involving corruption, human rights abuse, or gross negligence. This balancing test prevents blanket denial of information affecting public welfare.

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