Question

Which among the following is/are instance(s) in which appellate authorities are required to look into the complaints of RTI applicants?

• A. Denial of access to information on grounds of national security
• B. Inability to submit requests to Central or State Public Information Officer (PIO)
• C. No response to information within the specified time limit
• D. Unreasonable fee amount to be paid to obtain information

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Inability to submit requests to Central or State Public Information Officer (PIO)
C No response to information within the specified time limit
D Unreasonable fee amount to be paid to obtain information

Appellate authorities are required to look into the complaints of RTI applicants in the following situations:

• Inability to submit requests to a Central or State PIO
• Denial of access to information
• No response to information within the specified time limit
• Unreasonable fee amount to be paid
• Any other matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to information