Procedure for Request |
1. | What is the Application Procedure for requesting information? |
Ans. | 1.Apply in writing or through electronic means in English or in the official language of the area, to the Public Information Officer/Asst Public Information Officer, specifying the particulars of the information sought for. 2.Reason for seeking information are not required to be given; 3.Pay fees as may be prescribed (if not belonging to the below poverty line category). |
2. | What is the time limit to get the information? |
Ans. | 1. 30 days from the date of application 2. 48 hours for information concerning the life or liberty of a person 3. 5 days shall be added to the above response time, in case the application for information is given to Assistant Public Information Officer. 4. If the interests of a third party are involved then time limit will be 40 days (maximum period + time given to the party to make representation). 5. Failure to provide information within the specified period is a deemed refusal. |
3. | What could be the ground for rejection? |
Ans. | 1. If it is covered by exemption from disclosure. (S.8) 2. If it infringes copyright of any person other than the State. (S.9) |