General Elective Courses offered by the Department of Commerce (Corporate Secretaryship) for
B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.B.A. / B.C.A. / B.S.W. DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(Effective from the academic year 2023-2024)
CODE: 23CO/GE/RI22 CREDITS:2
L T P: 2 0 0 TOTAL TEACHING HOURS: 26
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
● To introduce student to the concept of right to information and consider its implications for human rights.
● To familiarize the students about the constitution and functioning of Central and State Information Commission.
● To acquaint the students about the right to information contained in other statutes.
On successful completion of the course the students will be able to
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COS |
DESCRIPTION |
CL |
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CO1 |
recognize the significance of the right to information movement. |
K1 |
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CO2 |
explain the objectives of the Right to Information Act 2005 |
K2 |
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CO3 |
file the application for information. |
K3 |
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CL – Cognitive Level K1 – Remember | K2 – Understand | K3 – Apply |
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UNIT |
CONTENT |
CL |
HRS |
CO |
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1 |
Introduction 1.1 Constitutional Framework, Objectives and Importance of the act |
K1-K3 |
2 |
1-3 |
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1.2 Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy |
4 |
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1.3 Constitutional Provisions of RTI |
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UNIT |
CONTENT |
CL |
HRS |
CO |
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2 |
Development of RTI in India 2.1 Origin of the RTI Act 2005 in India |
K1-K3 |
4 |
1-3 |
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2.2 Initiatives, Movements, Success stories and Challenges |
6 |
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2.3 RTI and Human Rights |
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3 |
Various Rights 3.1 Right to Hearing, Grievance Redressal |
K1-K3 |
4 |
1-3 |
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3.2 Right to Public Services, Transfers and Delays 3.3 Public Consultation |
6 |
R. Majumdar, Commentary on The Right to Information Act, 2005, Dwivedi Law Agency, 2020 Dr. Dewakar Goel & Dr Abha Yadav, Right to Information - Concept, Procedure & Practice, Uttar Pradesh: Universal Law Publishing, 2015
Dr. Jyoti Rattan, Right to Information Act, 2005, New Delhi: Bharat Publication, 2022 Taxmann,s Bare Acts, Right to Information Act 2005 Chennai: Taxmann, 2016 S.R.Khaneja, A Practical Handbook on Right To Information Act, The Book Line, 2011
https://rti.gov.in/ https://www.iitgn.ac.in/RTI/RTI-Guidelines.pdf https://study.com/academy/lesson/right-to-information-rti-act-impact-in-india.html
Journal of Political Sciences & Public Affairs Indian Journal of Public Administration
Journal of Humanities and Social Science
Continuous Assessment Test Total Marks : 25 Duration: 60 minutes
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Section |
Cognitive Level and Allocation of Marks |
Marks per Section |
No. of Questions to be answered |
No. of Questions to be set |
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A Objective Questions |
K1 |
5 x 1 = 5 |
5 K1 questions |
5 K1 questions |
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B - 50 words |
K2 |
5 x 2 = 10 |
5 K2 questions |
7 K2 questions |
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C – 150 words |
K3 |
2 x 5 = 10 |
2 K3 questions |
4 K3 questions |
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Total |
25 |
12 |
16 |
Other Components Total Marks: 25
Assignments/Objective Test/Quiz/Presentation
No End Semester Examination