RTI Act 2005 โ Online Knowledge Examination
Test your knowledge of the Right to Information Act, 2005 through an interactive online examination. Designed for citizens, students, RTI activists, journalists, and competitive exam aspirants.
Why Take This Examination?
Empowering Citizens with Practical Legal Literacy
The Right to Information is a vital democratic instrument. This examination evaluates practical statutory understanding, timelines, exemptions, appeals, and real-life citizen rights.
100% Statutory Accuracy
Every question is rooted in the actual text of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and authoritative Supreme Court / Information Commission rulings.
Educational Explanations
After submitting, review comprehensive legal justifications, relevant section references, and rationale for every answer.
Verifiable Digital Credential
Achieve 35% or above to instantly earn an official GRC Trust Certificate of Knowledge Excellence with a unique ID and QR code verification.
Statutory Curriculum
RTI Act 2005 Examination Syllabus
10 comprehensive statutory modules covered in the official question database. Questions are randomly selected to test practical and legal understanding.
RTI Fundamentals
Historical origins, Preamble, Enactment (15 June 2005), Full force (12 October 2005), Definitions of Information (Sec 2(f)), Public Authority (Sec 2(h)), Non-obstante clause (Sec 22).
Sections 3 & 4 (Public Obligations)
Citizens' right to information, Proactive Disclosures, 17 manuals publication within 120 days, Annual updating, Computerization of records.
PIO / APIO Responsibilities
Designation within 100 days (Sec 5(1)), APIO role and 5-day transfer period (Sec 5(2)), Deemed PIO liabilities (Sec 5(4) & 5(5)), Assistance to disabled applicants.
Section 6 (Request Filing & Transfer)
How to file requests (writing/electronic), Languages permitted, No requirement to disclose reasons or personal details (Sec 6(2)), Transfer to other authorities within 5 days (Sec 6(3)).
Section 7 (Timelines & Fees)
Normal 30-day disposal, 48 hours for life & liberty, Deemed refusal (Sec 7(2)), Fee calculations, Free information for BPL and delayed requests (Sec 7(6)).
Sections 8 & 9 (Exemptions)
10 Exemption clauses (8(1)(a)-(j)), Public interest override (Sec 8(2)), 20-year rule (Sec 8(3)), Cabinet papers, Copyright protection (Sec 9).
Section 11 (Third-Party Information)
Third-party confidential information, 5-day notice, 10-day representation, 40-day disposal, Third-party right of appeal.
Section 19 (Appeals & Commissions)
First appeal within 30 days (Sec 19(1)), 30-45 day disposal, Second appeal to CIC/SIC within 90 days (Sec 19(3)), Burden of proof on PIO, Binding orders.
Section 20 (Penalties & Liability)
โน250/day up to maximum โน25,000, Personal liability from PIO's salary, Recommendation for disciplinary action under service rules.
Practical Scenarios & Jurisprudence
Certified material samples (Sec 2(j)(iii)), File inspections, BPL card verification, Postal orders/payment modes, Supreme Court precedents.