Which among the following agencies comes under the purview of the Right to Information Act?

Correct Answer: (D) Prime Minister's Office Explanation: The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 applies to all public authorities, which include constitutional bodies, statutory organizations, and government offices — unless specifically exempted under Section 24. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is not exempt from the RTI Act and is therefore obligated to respond to information requests, except in cases relating to national security or classified matters under Section 8. Key Points PMO is a public authority under the RTI Act. It has a designated Public Information Officer (PIO). Citizens can seek information related to administrative decisions, expenditures, and policies of the PMO. Information can be denied only under reasonable exemptions (e.g., national security). DRI, Assam Rifles, and ED are exempt under Section 24 of the RTI Act. Additional Information Section 24 of the RTI Act exempts intelligence and security organizations like: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Assam Rifles RAW, IB, NSG, etc. Even exempt organizations must respond to RTI queries if the information sought relates to corruption or human rights violations.