(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:48 PM)
Answer:
The Act limits the APIO's role to receiving application for information and forwarding the same to the PIO concerned. In the normal course reply has to be given by the PIO and in his/her absence in certain cases where the last date for responding expires, there is not legal issue if the APIO replies on behalf of the PIO.
