SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, the Right to Information Act specifies time limits for raising disputes related to application fees.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, the information officer must respond to the application within 30 days.
- If the application is for information concerning the life or liberty of a person, the response must be provided within 48 hours.
- Disputes regarding fees must be raised within the stipulated time frame of the application process.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to respond within the specified time can lead to penalties for the information officer.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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