SHORT ANSWER:
Citizens can file a complaint with the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission if their right to information is obstructed.
DETAILS:
- Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, citizens can appeal against the denial of information.
- If retaliation occurs, they can report it to the Commission, which can take action against the public authority.
- Citizens can also approach the courts for remedies under Article 226 of the Constitution.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Public Information Officers (PIOs) can face penalties for not providing information or for obstructing the process.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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