SHORT ANSWER:
An appeal against the decision of a Public Information Officer (PIO) under the RTI Act can be filed with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) within 30 days.
DETAILS:
- The appeal must be submitted in writing or electronically.
- It should include the details of the information sought and the reasons for the appeal.
- The FAA is required to dispose of the appeal within 30 days.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the FAA fails to respond, the appellant can approach the Central Information Commission (CIC) or State Information Commission (SIC).
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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