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SHORT ANSWER: The Right to Information Act, 2005 provides safeguards to protect citizens from harassment or retaliation when filing RTI applications. DETAILS: - Section 18 of the RTI Act allows for the imposition of penalties on public authorities for not complying with the Act. - Section 4(1)(b) mandates transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities, which helps protect applicants. - The Act prohibits any person from being penalized for seeking information under the Act. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Public Information Officers (PIOs) can face penalties for failing to provide information or for causing harassment to applicants. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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