A recent claim on social media falsely asserted that the National Testing Agency (NTA) is a private entity not subject to the Right to Information (RTI) Act. This misinformation has been thoroughly debunked by PIB Fact Check, confirming that the NTA is indeed under the purview of the RTI Act.
The claim was made by Pankaj Pachauri, who posted on social media that the NTA is a private society deciding the future of students in publicly funded government institutions without being subject to RTI regulations. He argued that this lack of public oversight results in no accountability and enables the government and ministry to distance themselves from any related scams.
PIB Fact Check, the official fact-checking body of the Indian government, has declared this claim to be false. According to PIB, the National Testing Agency is registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 and falls under the jurisdiction of the RTI Act, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations.
Spreading such misinformation can cause unnecessary confusion and mistrust among the public, especially students and their parents, regarding the functioning of important educational bodies like the NTA. It is vital to rely on accurate information from credible sources to prevent the spread of false claims.
The claim that the National Testing Agency is not under the purview of the RTI Act is false. PIB Fact Check has confirmed that the NTA is subject to RTI regulations, ensuring public oversight and accountability. It is essential to verify the authenticity of such claims through reliable sources to avoid spreading misinformation.
Staying informed through credible sources and fact-checking claims can help maintain trust and transparency in our educational institutions and governance systems.
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