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The Right to Information Act, 2005 applies to which of the following?

  1. Only Union Government bodies
  2. Only State Government bodies
  3. All public authorities as defined in the Act
  4. Only constitutional bodies

Answer: All public authorities as defined in the Act

RTI Act, 2005: Applies to all 'public authorities' defined as: (a) Bodies constituted under Constitution/Parliament/State Legislature law, (b) Bodies owned/controlled/substantially financed by government, (c) NGOs substantially financed by government. Enables citizens to seek information from executive, legislature, judiciary, PSUs, local bodies. Foundation of transparency and accountability in governance.

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