Question

In which among the following cases can penalty provisions be imposed on the Public Information Officer?

• A. Refusing to receive an application for information
• B. Not furnishing information within the specified time
• C. Refusing to disclose information on grounds of national security
• D. Obstructing access to information

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Refusing to receive an application for information
B Not furnishing information within the specified time
D Obstructing access to information

A penalty of Rs.250 up to a maximum of Rs.25,000 will be issued to any Public Information Officer on the following grounds:-

• Refusing to receive an application for information
• Not furnishing information within the specified time
• Denying request for information in bad faith
• Destroying information requested
• Obstructing access to information.