REQUEST FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION :

The Act specifies the manner in which requests may be made by a citizen to the authority for obtaining the information. It also provides for transferring the request to the other concerned public authority who may hold the information.

Application is to be submitted in writing or electronically, with prescribed fee, to Public Information Officer (PIO).

(i) Information to be provided within 30 days.

(ii) 48 hours where life or liberty is involved.

(iii) 35 days where request is given to Asst. PIO.

(iv) Time taken for calculation and intimation of fees excluded from the time frame.

(v) No action on application for 30 days is a deemed refusal.

If the interests of a third party are involved then time limit will be 40 days (maximum period + time given to the party to make representation).

No fee for delayed response. (Section 6&7)