BPAE-141
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(BAG & BAPAH)
ASSIGNMENT
For the students enrolled in
July 2023 and January 2024 sessions
BPAE-141 RIGHT TO INFORMATION
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI-110068
Dear Student,
As we have informed you in the Programme Guide, evaluation at IGNOU consists of two
parts: i) continuous evaluation through assignments, and ii) term-end examination. In the final
result, assignments of a course carry 30% weightage while 70% weightage is given for term-
end examination.
As you will have to do three Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) for each six-credit course,
this Assignment booklet has three TMAs for the generic elective course BPAE - 141 Right to
Information which is a six credit course. The total marks of the three TMAs add up to 100
and carry a weightage of 30 %.
Assignment A has Descriptive Category Questions (DCQs). These are meant for writing
essay type answers, with an introduction and a conclusion. These are intended to test your
ability to describe your understanding/knowledge about the topic in a systematic, to-the-point
and coherent manner.
Assignment B has Middle Category Questions (MCQs). These questions require you to first
analyse the topic in terms of arguments and explanations and then write the answers in a
concise manner. They are meant to test your ability to distinguish, compare and contrast, or
clear understanding of the concepts and processes.
Assignment C has Short Category Questions (SCQs). These questions are meant to improve
your skill of recall in brief the relevant/precise information about persons, writing, events, or
clear understanding of concepts and processes.
Before you attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the
Programme Guide. It is important that you write the answers to all the TMA questions in your
own words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of the word-limit set for a
particular section. Remember, writing answers to assignment questions will improve your
writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.
As mentioned in the Programme Guide, you need to submit all the assignments within the
stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the term-end examination.
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Submission of the completed assignments:
Admission batch Last date of Place of submission
submission
For the students enrolled in July 2023 30th April, 2024 Coordinator of the
For the students enrolled in January 2024 31st October, 2024 student’s study center
You must obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it.
If possible, keep a xerox copy of the assignments with you.
The Study Centre will have to return the assignments to you after they are evaluated. Please
insist on this. The Study Centre has to send the marks to the Student Evaluation Division at
IGNOU, New Delhi.
We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines for each category as mentioned in
the assignment. You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully, go through the Units on which they arebased.
Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a logical order.
2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytic before drawing up a rough outline of your
answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion.
Make sure that your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs, and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and
presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the final
version for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish to
emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.
Wish you all the best!
School of Social Sciences
IGNOU, New Delhi
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BPAE-141: RIGHT TO INFORMATION
Tutor Marked Assignments
Course Code: BPAE-141
Assignment Code: ASST /TMA / July 2023 & January 2024
Total Marks: 100
Assignment A
Answer the following questions in about 500 words each.
1. Discuss the statutory limitations of the Right to Information. 20
2. Describe the meaning, objectives, role, and significance of Social Audit. 20
Assignment B
Answer the following questions in about 250 words each.
3. Explain the powers and functions of the State Information Commission. 10
4. Write a note on the role of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in the evolution of RTI. 10
5. Examine the various stakeholders involved in the Right to Information. 10
Assignment C
Answer the following questions in about 100 words each.
6. Explain the provisions involved in the removal of the Central Information Commissioner. 6
7. Discuss the concept of accountability. 6
8. Write a note on record management. 6
9. Does a cooperative society fall within a definition of “Public Authority”? 6
10. Write a note on the Bhoomi project. 6
