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On what date did the Right to Information Act, 2005 come into force?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A.
1. The Lesson 16 Introduction states the RTI Act, 2005 came into force "w.e.f. October 12, 2005".
2. The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on 11-May-2005 and by Rajya Sabha on 12-May-2005.
3. Presidential assent was received on 15-June-2005.
4. The Act became operational 120 days after enactment, i.e., 12-October-2005.
_Source: ICSI CS Executive Paper 1 (Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws) — Lesson 16: Right to Information Act, 2005, pp. 391-405._
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