SHORT ANSWER:
The RTI Act does not specifically provide for the protection of whistleblowers.
DETAILS:
- The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 is the primary legislation that provides protection to whistleblowers.
- The RTI Act allows citizens to request information from public authorities but does not include provisions for whistleblower protection.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Violations of the Whistle Blowers Protection Act can lead to penalties for those who retaliate against whistleblowers.
SOURCE:
- Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014
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