SHORT ANSWER:
A public official must respond to an RTI application within 30 days.
DETAILS:
- The response time is 30 days from the date of receiving the application.
- If the information sought concerns the life or liberty of a person, the response time is 48 hours.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to respond within the stipulated time can lead to penalties for the public official.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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