Q-1) Information about the Bills assented to by the President and Bills passed by the Parliament and pending before the President of India.

Ans) The Bills assented to by the President are accessible on the President's Secretariat website, "https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in". The detailed information is also available on the official website of Lok Sabha.

Q-2) Number of times the President of India has consulted the Supreme Court under Article 143, of Indian Constitution.

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs), being the nodal Department in the matter.

Q-3) Provide original copy of Right to Information Act-2005 which was passed by the President of India.

Ans) The information in respect of RTI Act, 2005 may be obtained from Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, (Department of Personnel and Training), being the nodal Department in the matter.

Q-4) Guidelines regarding nomination as Members of Rajya Sabha, who are appointed by the President.

Ans) Guidelines for nomination as Members of Rajya Sabha may be obtained from Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry in the matter.

Q-5) The colour, size, fabric and manufacturer of Indian National Flag that is adopted by the Constitution of India.

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Home Affairs being the nodal Ministry in the matter.

Q-6) Who appoints the Governors of Indian States? Can a Governor (Head of State) hold two (2) offices at a time and who pays for the expenses incurred by the Raj Bhavans?

Ans) The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal as per Article 155 of the Constitution of India. The emoluments, allowances and privileges of Governors are governed by "The Governors (Emoluments, Allowances and Privileges), Act, 1982", and "The Governors (Allowances and Privileges) Rules, 1987", details of which may be obtained from Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry in the matter.

Q-7) Who appoints the Lt. Governors of Union Territories? Can a Lt. Governor hold two (2) offices at a time and who pays for the expenses incurred by the Raj Niwases?

Ans) The Lt. Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his/her hand and seal as per Article 239(1) of the Constitution of India. Other details in this regard may be obtained from Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry in the matter.

Q-8) Information about the State Bills assented to by the President and State Bills pending before the President.

Ans) The Bills assented to by the President are available on the President's Secretariat https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in. website. For other detailed information, Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter may be approached.

Q-9) How many requests for pardon, respite, commutations or reprieves are pending before the President.

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-10) Detailed information of Mercy petitions filed before the President under Article 72(c) of the Constitution of India till date.

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-11) Detailed information of Mercy petitions received, pending, action taken during the tenure of the current President.

Ans ) The related information is available on the President's Secretariat 'https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in'. website However, the applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-12) What is the selection process or criteria for appointment of Chief Justice of India and Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts?

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice, being the nodal Department and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-13) List of Composition of Delegation accompanied with the President during State Visits abroad.

Ans) The information is available on the President's Secretariat website i.e. 'https://rashtrapatibhavan.gov.in'.

Q-14) What is the Selection Procedure, Ground for Selection, Recommendees name, Citation, Notification, monetary allowance, benefits etc. given to the Awardees of Padma Award, Police Award, Fire Service and Home Guard, Correctional Service Medal, Jeevan Rakshak Padak, etc.?

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Home Affairs, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-15) What is the Selection Procedure, Ground for Selection, Recommendees name, Citation, Notification, monetary allowance, benefits etc. given to Defence Personnel for gallantry awards like Param Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Service Medal like PVSM, AVSM, VSM SM?

Ans) The applicant is advised to obtain the information from the Ministry of Defence, being the nodal Ministry and custodian of records in the matter.

Q-16) What is the salary of the President?

Ans) Please refer to the President's (Emoluments and Pension Act, 1951) vide link https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/defauIt/files/PresidentsActupto2018_09082018.pdf

Q-17) Kindly provide the salary slip of the President.

Ans) The details of Salary Slip of the President of India could not be provided as it is personal in nature and therefore, it is exempted under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act.

Q-18) Is the salary of the President of India taxable or not?

Ans) The salary of President of India is taxable.

Q-19) How much income tax was paid by the President of India till now.

Ans) The details of Income Tax paid by the President of India could not be provided as it is personal in nature and therefore, it is exempted under Section 8(1)(j) of RTI Act.

Q-20) Information related to the President's food expenses. Expense information that is incurred by hosting dinners and banquets at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Ans ) There is no separate account kept for each particular function. The expenditure is incurred from the Annual Budget allocated to Household Section.

Q-21) What is the reply received from the Ministry/Departmentof Central/State Government to whom the petition has been forwarded?

Ans) This Secretariat forwards petition to concerned Ministry/Department of Central/State Government for appropriate attention. Applicant is requested to approach concerned Public authority to whom his/her petition has been forwarded.

Q-22) What is the action taken on my petition submitted on the online portal i.e. http://helpline.rb.nic.in?

Ans) The status report of the portal petition is available on the website http://helpline.rb.nic.in.