SHORT ANSWER:
State Information Commissions handle appeals and complaints under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- Appeals can be filed against the decisions of Public Information Officers (PIOs) if information is denied or not provided.
- Complaints can be made regarding the failure to provide information or non-compliance with the Act.
- The commission conducts hearings and issues orders based on the merits of each case.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with the commission's orders can lead to penalties for the PIOs.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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