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Answer:
As per the provisions of Sec 19(6), 1st appeal shall be disposed within 30 days or within such extended period not exceeding 45 days, from the date of receipt. While disposing the 1st appeal, the first Appellate Authority may give notice to the PIO / deemed PIO and to the appellant, conduct a hearing (if required), pass speaking orders and communicate to the PIO under intimation to the applicant.
