SHORT ANSWER:
A first appeal under the Right to Information Act can be filed with the designated appellate authority of the public authority that denied the request.
DETAILS:
- The appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of the denial.
- It should be in writing or through electronic means.
- The appeal should state the grounds for the appeal and may include any relevant documents.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for filing an appeal, but failure to comply with the RTI Act can lead to penalties for the public authority.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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