GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Section 19(6) of the RTI Act provides that the first Appellate Authority should dispose off the appeal within thirty days of the receipt of the appeal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The appeal should be disposed off within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. In exception cases, the Appellate Authority may take 45 days for its disposal. However, in cases where disposal of appeal takes more than 30 days, the Appellate Authority should record in writing the reasons for such delay. 40.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The time limits prescribed under the Act for disposal of requests for information are as follows: 30 days: On receipt of a request for information, the PIO has either to provide information on payment of such fees as prescribed or reject the request with reasons for the same.

Detailed explanation-5: -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).