GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The PIO can, within 40 days after the receipt of an application for information, if the third party has been given an opportunity to make representation, make a decision on disclosure, and give written notice to the third party.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to it, if a Public Information Officer (PIO) intends to disclose an information supplied by a third party which the third party has treated as confidential, the PIO, before taking a decision to disclose the information shall invite the third party to make submission in the matter.

Detailed explanation-3: -The High Court of Delhi1) held-“that information which involves the rights of privacy of a third party in terms of Section 8(1)(j) RTI Act cannot be ordered to be disclosed without notice to such third party.

Detailed explanation-4: -(a) The applicant should be a citizen of India. (b) Application should contain the particulars of information sought. (c) Evidence of payment of application fee should be attached.

Detailed explanation-5: -If the interest of third party is involved then the time limit is 40 days. The information is to be supplied in a time bound manner, failing which the applicant can file an appeal before the appellate Authority. In case information is supplied after 30 days, no further fee will be collected.