SHORT ANSWER:
Public authorities in India can face penalties for noncompliance with the time frames specified under the Right to Information Act.
DETAILS:
- The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission can impose a penalty of up to ₹25,000 on the Public Information Officer (PIO) for failure to provide information within the stipulated time.
- The penalty can be imposed if the PIO is found to have acted negligently or without reasonable cause.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The penalty amount is deducted from the salary of the PIO.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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