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.
