GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The time limit specified in the ‘RTI Act, 2005‘ for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on complaints is
A
15 days
B
One Month
C
Two Months
D
No such time limit has been specified
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An applicant can approach the Commission in second appeal under section 19 (3) of the RTI Act against the decision of the First Appellate Authority or when no decision is passed by the FAA within the specified time (maximum period of 45 days).

Detailed explanation-2: -In such a case, you are required to file your appeal in physical mode to the concerned public authority. 2) Another case can be if your RTI application has not been replied to by CPIO and 30 days period has not lapsed. In such a case, you may file first appeal only after completion of stipulated time period of 30 days.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Central Information Commission shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.

Detailed explanation-4: -The time limit is 30 days from the date your application is sub, itted.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complaint can be filed immediately if CPIO of Public Authority refuses to accept RTI Application as per RTI Act 2005. After receipt of reply to RTI application or thirty days after filing of RTI application and if no reply received.

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