In which year did the Right to Information (RTI) Act come into force in Jammu & Kashmir?

Question

In which year did the Right to Information (RTI) Act come into force in Jammu & Kashmir?

1. A. 2005
2. B. 2019
3. C. 2009 (Correct answer)
4. D. 2020

Correct Answer

Option C — 2009

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 2009.

Key Points

• After the abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Reorganization Act in August 2019, the Central RTI Act 2005 became applicable to Jammu & Kashmir effective October 31, 2019.