Examine the following statements regarding the ‘Right to Information’ (RTI Act, 2005) and its limitations:
- It is mandatory for an applicant to state the reason for seeking information under RTI.
- If information is related to a person's life or liberty, it must be provided within 48 hours.
- Information affecting the sovereignty, integrity and strategic interests of the country can be refused.
- The Chief Information Commissioner of India is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee led by the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
An applicant need not state any reason for seeking information under the RTI Act, so statement 1 is wrong. Information concerning a person's life or liberty must be supplied within 48 hours, matters affecting sovereignty, integrity and strategic interests can be refused, and the Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee headed by the Prime Minister, so statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct.