CS Executive · Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws · Right to Information Law
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, which authority prepares the annual report on the implementation of the Act for a given year and forwards it to the appropriate Government?
The Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as applicable, prepares the annual implementation report and forwards a copy to the appropriate Government. Ministries and Departments only supply the data, and Public Information Officers do not prepare the report.
- AThe Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission, as the case may beCorrect
- BEach Central Public Information Officer individually
- CThe Department of Personnel of every State
- DThe Central Assistant Public Information Officer at the sub-district level
Explanation
Section 25(1) requires the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission to prepare a report on implementation after each year and forward a copy to the appropriate Government. Public Information Officers and assistant officers have no such duty. Ministries only supply the information needed for the report.
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