GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -11. What is the Time Period for Supply of Information? In normal course, information to an applicant shall be supplied within 30 days from the receipt of application by the public authority. If information sought concerns the life or liberty of a person, it shall be supplied within 48 hours.

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 time limit is 30 days from the date your application is sub, itted.

Detailed explanation-4: -Since the implementation of the Act in 2006, it has been a standard practice for the GSIC to first allow government departments a 30-day period to reply and, if they do not reply, allow them 90 more days to respond to the citizen’s query.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under the provisions of the Act, any citizen of India may request information from a “public authority” (a body of Government or “instrumentality of State") which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days.