SHORT ANSWER:
Certain categories of information are exempted under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- Information affecting national security, sovereignty, and integrity of India.
- Information related to personal privacy, unless the larger public interest is involved.
- Information received in confidence from foreign governments.
- Information that could impede the process of investigation or apprehension of offenders.
- Cabinet papers and records of deliberations of the Council of Ministers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Disclosure of exempted information may lead to penalties for the public authority under the Act.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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