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SHORT ANSWER: Public officials in India can face penalties for not responding to RTI applications within the stipulated time frame. DETAILS: - Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, if a public authority fails to provide information within 30 days, the Public Information Officer (PIO) may be liable for a penalty. - The penalty can be up to ₹25,000, which is deducted from the salary of the PIO. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If the delay is due to willful negligence, the PIO may also face disciplinary action. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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