माहिती अधिकाराच्या कायद्याअंतर्गत पुढीलपैकी "त्रयस्थ व्यक्ती" कोण ?
(a) भारताचा नागरिक
(b) भारताचा नागरिक नसलेली व्यक्ती परंतु जिने माहिती मिळवण्यासाठी अर्ज केला आहे
(c) सार्वजनिक प्राधिकरण
पर्यायी उत्तरे :

The correct answer is Option A ((b) and (c)).

Key Points:
• Definition of 'Third Party' under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Section 2(n)):
• MPSC Question Cancelled: In the official final answer key, Question 136 is marked with '#' (Cancelled).
• Legal Definition under Section 2(n): Section 2(n) states: *"'third party' means a person other than the citizen making a request for information and includes a public authority."*
• Reason for Cancellation: Under Section 3 of the RTI Act, only a "citizen of India" can make an application for information; non-citizens are generally not entitled to file applications. The phrasing in statement (b) created severe legal contradiction regarding who can apply versus who constitutes a third party, causing MPSC to officially cancel the question.
• Key Takeaway: Question cancelled by MPSC (#); Section 2(n) defines 'third party' as any person other than the citizen requesting information, including a public authority.