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RTI ACT 2005
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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refusal to receive an information application.
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not providing information within specified time limits
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destroying information.
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All of them
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Detailed explanation-1: -the Information Commission can impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day. The total penalty cannot exceed Rs 25, 000. Section 20(1) of the Central Act states that “Public Information Officers” can be penalised, but when read with s.
Detailed explanation-2: -As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal. The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has: Refused to receive an application.
Detailed explanation-3: -Information Commissioner Imposes Rs25, 000 Penalty on a PIO Who Refused To Accept RTI Application. We have heard of public information officers (PIOs) being slammed with penalty if they deny or do not provide appropriate information.
Detailed explanation-4: -Decision of the CIC/SIC is final and binding.) CIC/SIC empowered to impose penalty on PIO. They can also recommend disciplinary action against an erring PIO. 1.