KSLU Model Question Paper Karnataka State Law University : LLB Right To Information

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Name of the organisation : Karnataka State Law University (kslu.ac.in)
Description : Model Question Paper

KSLU Model Question List : http://www.kslu.ac.in/exam_LLB.aspx
Model Question Paper : http://www.kslu.ac.in/Question_Paper..._2011/0405.pdf

Fourth Semester of ThreeYears LL.B. Examination, June 2011
Optional – II : RIGHT TO INFORMATION (Course – III)
Duration : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Instructions :
1. Answer all 5 Questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
3. Answers should be written either in English or Kannada completely.

UNIT – I
Q. No. 1. (a) Democracy thrives in transparency, but not in secrecy. Discuss. Marks : 15
OR
The right to know is the outcome of judicial activism. Explain.
(b) Write a note on Freedom of Information Act, 2002. Marks : 5
OR
Supreme Court on right to information.

UNIT – II
Q. No. 2. (a) Examine the procedure to get information and the obligation of the Public Authorities to provide information. Marks : 15
OR
What are the informations exempted from disclosure ? Refer to cases.
(b) Identify the bottlenecks in the implementation of RTI Act, 2005. Marks : 5
OR
The RTI is not only a tool for grievance redressal”. Explain.

UNIT – III
Q. No. 3. (a) Explain the constitution and powers of the Central Information Commission. Marks : 15
OR
Explain the procedure relating to Appeals and Penalties provided under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
(b) Write a note on file notings. Marks : 5
OR
A State Govt. appointed a sitting MLA as State Chief Information Commissioner. Is it valid ?

UNIT – IV
Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the salient features of Public Records Act, 1993. State the Central Govt’s power to make rules under it. Marks : 15
OR
Discuss the appointment and powers of a Commission Constituted under the Commissions of Enquiry Act, 1952.
(b) State the punishments provided under Official Secrets Act, 1923. Marks : 5
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A research scholar of a University wants to use public records for his academic purpose. What is the procedure to access them under Public Record Rules, 1997 ?

UNIT – V
Q. No. 5. (a) Discuss the leading cases decided by the Central Information Commission and State Information Commissions on Income Tax, Banks, Police and Revenue Departments. Marks : 15
OR
What is meant by Best Practices ? Quote some of them adopted by the Central Information Commission, State Information Commissions and Govts. for the effective implementation of RTI, Act.
(b) An applicant filed an RTI application before BSNL seeking details of the SIM cards issued by it to its subscribers in a particular locality. Can it be provided ? Marks : 5
OR
Can a confidential report of an employee be disclosed ?