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Zorluk: KolayStatutory Bodies, Citizen Charters, RTI, and Public Policy Governance

Under normal circumstances, what is the maximum time limit mandated by Section 7(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, for a Public Information Officer (PIO) to provide requested information to an applicant?

  1. 30 daysCevap
  2. B
    45 days
  3. C
    60 days
  4. D
    15 days

Cevap

The statutory time limit for providing requested information under normal circumstances is 30 days.
Under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer is required to either provide the requested information or reject the application with reasons within 30 days of receiving the request.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Identify the statutory provision defining response timelines for Public Information Officers under the RTI Act, 2005.
Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 governs the timeline for disposing of information requests.
Clear timeframes ensure administrative responsiveness and public accountability.
2
Determine the exact duration prescribed by Section 7(1) for standard requests.
The statute specifies that information must be provided or the request rejected within 30 days of receipt of the application.
30 days is the standard legal window for ordinary information requests.

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Statutory response timelines under the Right to Information Act, 2005
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Statutory Bodies, Citizen Charters, RTI, and Public Policy Governance

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