Question

    Under the RTI Act, 2005, which of the following

    information is generally EXEMPT from disclosure?
    A Information about government contracts and budgets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Information that would harm national security, sovereignty, or investigation of crimes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Names of government employees and their salaries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Details of public procurement and tenders Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Information about public health and safety standards Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The RTI Act, 2005, provides exemptions from disclosure for information that: (1) would harm national security, sovereignty, integrity, or defense, (2) relates to ongoing investigation of crimes without hampering investigation, (3) is cabinet/ministerial deliberations confidential to decision-making, (4) relates to commercial confidence/intellectual property of government, (5) is personal information affecting privacy. However, public interest in disclosure may override exemptions. Information about government spending, public officials (in official capacity), public health, safety standards, and environmental matters are generally disclosable despite exemption claims if public interest outweighs harm. RTI promotes transparency and accountability in governance; exemptions are construed narrowly to prevent misuse.

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