SHORT ANSWER:
The Right to Information Act mandates specific timeframes for State Information Commissions to dispose of appeals.
DETAILS:
- The State Information Commission must decide on an appeal within 30 days from the date of receipt of the appeal.
- If the appeal involves a matter of life or liberty, it should be disposed of within 48 hours.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments mentioned for delays, but non-compliance can lead to complaints against the commission.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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