56 Questions
Who has the burden of proving that the denial of Information was justified?
PIO
What is the timeline for filing a Third Party appeal against PIO's decision?
Within 90 days of the decision
How long does the First Appellate Authority have to dispose of the First Appeal?
30 days
When should Second Appeal be made to the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission?
Within 90 days of PIO's decision
If the information is covered by exemption from disclosure, what could be a ground for rejection?
Copyright infringement
What is the timeline for filing a First Appeal to the officer senior in rank to the PIO?
Within 30 days from receipt of decision
What is the timeline to provide information concerning the life and liberty of a person?
48 hours
If an application for information is given to the Assistant Public Information Officer, how many days are added to the response time?
5 days
What happens if information is not provided within the specified period?
Deemed refusal
Who has the power to impose a penalty for failing to provide information?
Information Commission at both Centre and State levels
In case the interests of a third party are involved, what is the maximum time limit to provide information?
40 days
Under what circumstances can an erring PIO face disciplinary action?
All of the above
What is the time limit to receive information if the application is regarding the life and liberty of a person?
48 hours
If the application for information is given to the Assistant Public Information Officer, how many days will be added to the response time?
5 days
What is the consequence if information is not provided within the specified period?
Deemed refusal
Under what circumstances would the time limit to provide information be 40 days?
Third party interests involved
Who is exempt from paying any fees for obtaining information?
Individuals living below the poverty line
When further fees are required beyond the application fees, what should the PIO do?
Intimate in writing with calculation details
What is the penalty for an Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) if they delay in releasing information without reasonable cause?
Rs. 250 per day
What can lead to the penalty of Rs. 25,000 for a Public Information Officer (PIO)?
Providing incorrect information intentionally
Under what circumstances does the concept of 'deemed PIO' apply?
When the PIO fails to respond within the specified period
What is the consequence of obstructing the furnishing of information as a PIO?
Recommendation for disciplinary action
If there is a delay in providing information concerning the life and liberty of a person without reasonable cause, how many days would be added to the response time?
5 days
What is the role of the Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) in the RTI process?
Collect sought information from custodians of information
What category of information is exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act?
Information that endangers National security
What is the specified time limit for the Public Information Officer (PIO) to process and dispose of an application?
30 days
When can even exempted information be disclosed under the RTI Act?
If public interest outweighs the secrecy benefits
What is the maximum time limit for filing a Second Appeal to the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission?
90 days
If an applicant is asked for additional fees beyond the initial application fees, what should the PIO do?
Ask the applicant to pay the additional fees before providing the information
Who has the burden of proving that the denial of information was justified?
PIO
What is the timeline for filing a Third Party appeal against the PIO's decision?
30 days
Under what circumstances would an erring PIO face disciplinary action?
Refusing to provide information without valid reasons
What is the fee for inspection of documents after the first hour under the RTI Act?
Rs. 5
Who can a RTI applicant seek review from if they are unhappy with the fees charged by the PIO?
Second Appellate Authority
When applying for information under the RTI Act, how much does an applicant have to pay per page for information provided by Central Government Departments?
Rs. 2
Which of the following entities is exempt from paying any fees for obtaining information under the RTI Act?
Applicant seeking personal information
If an applicant submits an RTI application to the Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO), how many days are added to the response time?
14 days
What is the time limit to receive information if the application is regarding the life and liberty of a person?
48 hours
What should the PIO do if further fees are required beyond the application fees?
Intimate in writing with calculation details
If an applicant seeks review of the decision on fees charged by the PIO, to whom should they apply?
First Appellate Authority
What is the maximum time limit for providing information if the interests of a third party are involved?
40 days
In the RTI process, how many days are added to the response time if the application for information is given to the Assistant Public Information Officer?
5 days
What details should be included in a decision made by a Public Information Officer (PIO) regarding non-disclosure of information?
Details of fees, rights to review, and form of access
Who must the PIO inform if information is supplied by a third party or treated as confidential by that third party?
The third party within 5 days
What is the role of an Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO) in the RTI process?
Receive applications for information and forward to PIO within 5 days
In what circumstances would a request for information be exempt from disclosure under RTI?
When it involves national security or third-party confidentiality
What is the Application Procedure for requesting information under RTI in terms of processing time?
Within 5 days of submitting the application
What penalty can a PIO face for delaying information release without reasonable cause?
Fine of Rs. 250 per day
In what situation could an APIO be directed to be appointed?
If there is no existing PIO/APIO
What is the consequence of a PIO destroying information that has been requested?
A penalty imposed by the Information Commission
Who has the power to impose penalties on a PIO for non-compliance with RTI laws?
The Information Commission at Centre and State levels
What is the maximum fine a PIO can face for knowingly giving incomplete, incorrect, misleading information?
Rs. 25,000
Under what circumstances could a PIO require compensation for loss or detriment suffered by the applicant?
If the applicant faces any loss or detriment
What power does an Information Commission have in relation to penalty provisions in RTI laws?
To impose penalties on Public Authorities and PIOs
If a PIO malafidely denies information, what consequences could they face?
$25,000 maximum fine per instance of denial
Test your knowledge on the timelines for obtaining information under the Indian Right to Information (RTI) Act. Questions cover response times for different types of information requests and scenarios involving third party interests.
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