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Question:

Government Offices have been providing information to people on the basis of their verbal requests in the past. Does the RTI Act require that such informal practices be ended?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)
Answer:

No, there is no need to discontinue the conventional and informal practice of giving information on verbal request. The RTI Act does not put an end to such practices. If information can be given without delay on verbal request it is better to give such information to the requestor rather than require him/her to put in a formal application. This helps reduce paperwork for the public authority and promotes the confidence of citizens in the administration.


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Question:

How does a PIO decide whether the information requested relates to the life and liberty of the individual? If the requestor threatens suicide in the event of being denied access to information, should it be given within 48 hours?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)
Answer:

This category of information usually relates to the work of law enforcement and security agencies, government hospitals, health sector officials, and so on. Detailed guidelines are available in other jurisdictions in the world for dealing with such applications. The State Government will have to come up with guidelines for treating such information requests with due diligence and urgency. However, information requests made under suicide threats must be dealt with due caution and the applicant must be reassured that action will be taken in good faith while dealing with his/her information request.


Question:

How is the communication of denial of information made?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)
Answer:

The communication shall include

1.reasons for the rejection (provision under section 8(1) or 9

2.particular of Appellate Authority

3.Time limit for filing the appeal (30 days)


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