Right to Information in India is a

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Q: 43 (NDA-II/2010)
Right to Information in India is a

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 3: "Both Fundamental and Legal Rights."

In India, the Right to Information (RTI) is considered both a fundamental right and a legal right.

A fundamental right is a basic right that is guaranteed by the constitution of a country. In India, the right to information is protected under the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, which is enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. This means that every Indian citizen has the fundamental right to seek and receive information from public authorities.

At the same time, the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a specific legislation enacted by the Indian Parliament to provide a legal framework for citizens to access information held by public authorities. This act gives citizens the right to request information and obligates public authorities to provide the information within a specified period of time.

Therefore, the right to information in India is both a fundamental right, protected by the constitution, and a legal right, as provided by the RTI Act.