The Fees for Providing Information

This quiz covers the fees associated with providing information under the Right to Information Act in India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum fee that can be charged for providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Rs. 100
  2. Rs. 200
  3. Rs. 300
  4. Rs. 400
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fee for providing information in electronic form?

  1. Rs. 10
  2. Rs. 20
  3. Rs. 30
  4. Rs. 40
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fee for providing information in the form of a certified copy?

  1. Rs. 20
  2. Rs. 30
  3. Rs. 40
  4. Rs. 50
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fee for providing information in the form of an inspection of records?

  1. Rs. 5
  2. Rs. 10
  3. Rs. 15
  4. Rs. 20
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the fee for providing information in the form of a sample or specimen?

  1. Rs. 100
  2. Rs. 200
  3. Rs. 300
  4. Rs. 400
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is exempt from paying fees under the RTI Act?

  1. Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
  2. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  3. Women
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the penalty for not providing information within the time limit?

  1. A fine of Rs. 250 per day
  2. A fine of Rs. 500 per day
  3. A fine of Rs. 1,000 per day
  4. A fine of Rs. 2,000 per day
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum amount of fine that can be imposed for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Rs. 25,000
  2. Rs. 50,000
  3. Rs. 75,000
  4. Rs. 1,00,000
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can file a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. Any citizen of India
  2. Any person who is a resident of India
  3. Any person who is a legal entity
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where can a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act be filed?

  1. The Central Information Commission
  2. The State Information Commission
  3. The District Information Officer
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. File a written complaint
  2. File an online complaint
  3. Both of the above
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the format for filing a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. There is no specific format
  2. The format is prescribed by the Central Information Commission
  3. The format is prescribed by the State Information Commission
  4. The format is prescribed by the District Information Officer
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the documents that need to be attached with a complaint for not providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. A copy of the RTI application
  2. A copy of the reply received from the public authority
  3. A copy of the proof of payment of fees
  4. All of the above