Question

Which among the following statements is/are true about the time limit to access information from public authorities under RTI?

• A. The PIO has to provide information within 30 calender days to the concerned citizen.
• B. In case, the information sought for pertains to life and liberty of a person, the time limit is 36 hours.
• C. If the application is transfered to central or state PIO, an additional five days is given to respond.
• D. Failure to dispense information within the specified time is deemed as a refusal.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A The PIO has to provide information within 30 calender days to the concerned citizen.
C If the application is transfered to central or state PIO, an additional five days is given to respond.
D Failure to dispense information within the specified time is deemed as a refusal.

In normal circumstances, the time limit to obtain information is 30 calender days from the date of the application. If the information pertains to the life or liberty of a person, the time limit is 48 hours. An additional five days is given if the application is transfered to central or state PIOs. Failure to provide information within the specified period is deemed as a refusal. In such cases , RTI applicants can approach the appallate authorities.