What is the time limit in which we should expect the reply from the PIO/APIO?
• If the RTI application is filed with the PIO, we must receive required information within 30 days. • If the application is filed with Assistant PIO then information has to be made available within 35 days. • If the matter is related to the life and liberty of an individual, information has to be made available in 48 hours. • In case the third party is involved in asking the question, it should take 40 days • If the information required is in relation to human rights violation it can take 45 days. Q. What penalties can be charged on the PIO if the information is delayed? If the concerned PIO does not provide information in time, complaints can be filed against him for violation of the Act to Information Commission, which can impose penalties. These penalties amount to Rs 250 per day of delay and if the information provided is false, a penalty of a maximum of Rs 25000 can be imposed. A penalty can also be imposed for providing incomplete or for rejecting application for malafide reason
• If the RTI application is filed with the PIO, we must receive required information within 30 days. • If the application is filed with Assistant PIO then information has to be made available within 35 days. • If the matter is related to the life and liberty of an individual, information has to be made available in 48 hours. • In case the third party is involved in asking the question, it should take 40 days • If the information required is in relation to human rights violation it can take 45 days.
* If the RTI application is filed with the PIO, we must receive required information within 30 days. * If the application is filed with Assistant PIO then information has to be made available within 35 days. * If the matter is related to the life and liberty of an individual, information has to be made available in 48 hours. * In case the third party is involved in asking the question, it should take 40 days * If the information required is in relation to human rights violation it can take 45 days.
