Section __________ of the Right to Information Act states exemption from disclosure of information.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 'Section 8 of the Right to Information Act'

Key Points

Section 8 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act:
- Section 8 of the RTI Act, 2005, provides a detailed list of exemptions under which information cannot be disclosed to the public.
- This section ensures that sensitive and confidential information related to national security, sovereignty, and public safety is protected from being disclosed.
- Key exemptions include information that would:
  - Prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India or its strategic interests.
  - Cause a breach of privilege of the Parliament or State Legislature.
  - Harm ongoing investigations or reveal sources of intelligence.
  - Violate the privacy of an individual or endanger the life and safety of any person.
- In exceptional cases, even exempted information may be disclosed if it serves a larger public interest.

Additional Information

Section 9:
- Section 9 of the RTI Act deals with cases where access to information is denied if it would involve an infringement of copyright held by a third party.
- It is not related to general exemptions from disclosure like Section 8.
Section 7:
- Section 7 specifies the procedure for disposal of RTI requests, including time limits for providing information, fees, and grounds for rejection.
- It does not address exemptions from disclosure.
Section 10:
- Section 10 allows for partial disclosure of information if only certain portions of a record are exempt under Section 8 or 9.
- It ensures that non-exempt information is still accessible to the requester.