SHORT ANSWER:
Public authorities that fail to comply with requests under the Right to Information Act, 2005 can face penalties.
DETAILS:
- The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission can impose a penalty of up to ₹25,000.
- The penalty can be imposed on the Public Information Officer (PIO) for not providing information within the stipulated time or for providing false information.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The PIO may also be subjected to disciplinary action as per service rules.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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