SHORT ANSWER:
Public Information Officers (PIOs) can face penalties for failing to provide information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
DETAILS:
- PIOs may be penalized if they do not respond to RTI requests within the stipulated time frame.
- They can be fined up to ₹25,000 for willful negligence or refusal to provide information.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The penalty can be imposed by the State Information Commission or Central Information Commission.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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