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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?

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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)


Question:

How is the fee or cost of information demanded?

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

The exact amount together with the the basis of calculation shall be intimated by the PIO in the demand notice. The applicant has the right to appeal.


Question:

How many PIOs shall be designated in an office?

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

There is no limit. There shall be as many PIOs as may be necessary to provide the information.


Question:

How will PIOs collect application fees and additional fees for providing information if the request is received by email?

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

The Government has not specified the mode of fee payment for applications received by email. They could provide for online payment options. Or the applicant may be sent an email asking him/her to pay fees in cash or send proof of payment by any other means prescribed by the Government in the rules.


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