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Question:

What are the circumstances under which the commission shall recommend disciplinary action against the PIO?

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

i.For not accepting the application and not providing the information within the time limit, without reasonable cause.

ii.For malafidely denying the information.

iii.For knowingly giving incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information

iv.For destroying the information

v.For obstructing in any manner in furnishing of solicited information.


Question:

What are the consequences if the information is not given within the prescribed time limit?

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

i.It will be deemed that the request was rejected.

ii.Later the information shall be given free of cost; if directed by First Appeal Authority (FAA) / Secondary Appeal Authority (SAA)

iii.Will attract provisions of Section 20.


Question:

What are the grounds under which information can be denied?

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

The information sought for, in an application under the RTI Act can be denied only for any of the reasons given under section 8(1) or 9 of the RTI Act. The information cannot be denied under the provisions of other laws.


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