Mentor’s comment
- https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/rti-trumps-official-secrets-act-says-sc/
- In the intro, briefly state what is Official Secrets Act.
- In the first part of the body, explain the rationale behind the Official Secrets Act and various provision of the act which deals with the information which is shielded from the public view like the information which poses threat to national integrity, helps in espionage, sedition etc. Citing this example stress the utility of the Official Secrets Act.
- In the next part describe the purpose of the RTI- like ensuring transparency, accountability, citizens participation etc and describe how the provision to the two laws comes into conflict sometimes and could result into innocuous information being denied to the citizens under the garb of the Official Secrets Act. Also, provide the sections of RTI which give it primacy over the Official Secrets Act.
- Conclude by stressing the needs to review of the provision of the Official Secrets Act and making it harmonious with the RTI.
Comments
6 responses to “There is a view that the official secrets act is an obstacle to the implementation of the Rights to Information act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss (10 marks)”
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The answer lacks depth and content.
The structure is flawed.
Read the mentor comments for a proper understanding of the question and the structure needed.
In the first part of the body, explain the rationale behind the Official Secrets Act and various provision of the act which deals with the information which is shielded from the public view like the information which poses threat to national integrity, helps in espionage, sedition, etc. Citing this example, stress the utility of the Official Secrets Act.
In the next part describe the purpose of the RTI- like ensuring transparency, accountability, citizens participation, etc and describe how the provision to the two laws comes into conflict sometimes and could result in innocuous information being denied to the citizens under the garb of the Official Secrets Act. Also, provide the sections of RTI which give it primacy over the Official Secrets Act.
Conclude by stressing the needs to review the provision of the Official Secrets Act and making it harmonious with the RTI.
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The main body of the answer is decently attempted.
The content is good with a fine amount of explanation.
The language is also good.
Good and balanced conclusion.
Do mention the SC judgment regarding the balance between RTI and OSA
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Do mention the SC judgment regarding RTI and OSA. It’s an important element in the answer.
The rest of the answer is well attempted.
Good structure.
Balance is perfect in both parts of the answer.
The way forwards are nicely dealt with.
Good language in the answer