SHORT ANSWER:
Under the Right to Information Act, citizens can request information held by public authorities, but there are certain exemptions.
DETAILS:
- Information can include records, documents, opinions, and data held by public authorities.
- Exemptions include information affecting national security, personal privacy, and information that could impede the process of investigation.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Denial of information without valid reasons can lead to penalties for the public authority.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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