GK
RTI ACT 2005
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Question
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20, 000
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25, 000
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30, 000
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50, 000
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ans. Section 125 of the CGST/SGST Act provides that any person who contravenes any provision of the Act or the rules made under this Act for which no separate penalty has been prescribed shall be punishable with a penalty that may extend to ₹25, 000.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The amount of penalty shall be Rs. 250.00 per day, till the information is furnished or the application is received, subject to a maximum of Rs. 25, 000.00. The penalty has to be paid by the PIO from his salary and not by the Public Authority.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.