SHORT ANSWER:
Appellants can challenge a denial of their RTI request by filing an appeal with the designated appellate authority.
DETAILS:
- The first appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the denial.
- The appeal should be addressed to the senior officer of the public authority.
- The appellant must provide reasons for the appeal and any supporting documents.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for filing an appeal, but failure to comply with RTI provisions can lead to penalties for the public authority.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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