Question

The officer designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Right to Information Act is known as?

• A. Appellate Authority
• B. Chief Information Commissioner
• C. Public Information Officer
• D. Assistant Public Information Officer

Answer 1

The correct option is C Public Information Officer

PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the RTI Act. They are responsible for creating and enabling communication between the government organization and both the news media and general public.