SHORT ANSWER:
State Information Commissions can impose penalties on public officials for non-compliance with the Right to Information Act.
DETAILS:
- Penalties can include a fine of up to ₹25,000.
- The commission can also recommend disciplinary action against the official.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to provide information can lead to a fine.
- Repeated offenses may result in stricter penalties.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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