Indian Polity · Polity
Given that the general time limit under the RTI Act is 30 days, and the CPIO responded after 40 days, what is the immediate consequence of this delay regarding the fee structure, as stipulated under Section 7(6) of the RTI Act?
- 1The application stands automatically rejected, and the applicant must file a fresh application.
- 2The information must be provided to the applicant free of cost.✓
- 3The applicant must pay a further fee but is entitled to receive the information within the next 48 hours.
- 4The CPIO must personally pay a fine of '250 for each day of delay.
Correct answer
The information must be provided to the applicant free of cost.
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