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SHORT ANSWER: Citizens can file an appeal with the State Information Commission if their RTI applications are not addressed in a timely manner. DETAILS: - The first step is to file a first appeal with the designated appellate authority within the panchayati raj institution or municipal body. - If the first appeal is not resolved satisfactorily, citizens can escalate the matter to the State Information Commission. - The appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the response or the expiry of the time limit for response. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Failure to respond to RTI applications can lead to penalties for the Public Information Officer (PIO) as per the RTI Act. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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