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Question:

Is it mandatory that the information shall be given in the form in which it is sought?

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

The information shall ordinarily be given in the form in which is sought (in the form under section 2(j)). However, the information can be given in another form if,

i.it would otherwise disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority or

ii.would be detrimental to the safety or

iii.preservation of records in question


Question:

Is it necessary that PIOs shall be designated in all offices or administrative units?

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

Yes, PIOs shall be designated in all offices/administrative units.However at the sub-divisional level or sub-district level, the public authority can designate an APIO for receiving application / appeal for forwarding to the PIO concerned.


Question:

Is it possible to give old information after they have been destroyed. Will the PIO be penalized for this?

(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:16 PM)
Answer:

Question: Periodic weeding of files results in the destruction of many documents which are not important enough to maintain for as long as 20 years or more. So it will not be possible to give such information after they have been destroyed. Will the PIO be penalized for this?

Answer: If a record has been destroyed legally,the question of penalization does not arise. The PIO cannot create a record in order to meet a request. Hence the information cannot be given if it has been legally destroyed.


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