SHORT ANSWER:
State Information Commissions in India handle appeals from citizens under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- Citizens can appeal to the State Information Commission if their request for information is denied or not responded to by a public authority.
- The appeal must be filed within 90 days from the date of receiving the decision from the public authority.
- The Commission conducts hearings and issues orders to ensure compliance with the RTI Act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a public authority fails to comply with the Commission's order, they may face penalties as prescribed under the RTI Act.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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