SHORT ANSWER:
Citizens can appeal to the State Information Commission or Central Information Commission if the processing timelines for their RTI applications exceed the stipulated period.
DETAILS:
- Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, if an application is not responded to within 30 days, the applicant can file an appeal.
- The first appeal can be made to the designated officer of the public authority.
- If unsatisfied with the first appeal, a second appeal can be made to the State or Central Information Commission.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Public Information Officers (PIOs) may face penalties for not complying with the RTI Act timelines.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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