Correct the false statement:

a) Welfare functions of the government need to be monitored.

b) People need to allow the elected representatives alone to monitor the implementation of programmes.

c) Information officers can withhold the information for indefinite period.

d) By looking at various documents one can identify if the programmes are implemented without malpractices.

Statement C is false.

Explanation:

As per the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Government offices have an Information officer who is bound to provide the information asked for. He is in turn, supervised by another officer. It has been clearly stated in the Act about the time that should be taken to provide the information. Hence, the information officers cannot withhold the information for indefinite period.

Statement A is correct because the measures taken by the government for the welfare of the public should be monitored to ensure its proper implementation.

Statement B is also correct because the representatives at all levels are elected by the people to put forth their problems. Hence it is enough if the elected representatives honestly monitor the implementation of the programmes run by the government.

Statement D is also correct because each and every programme has its own agenda and provisions of implementation. So, if one can get the relevant documents, he or she can have an idea if the programmes are properly implemented without any malpractices.