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SHORT ANSWER: Public authorities must respond to an RTI application within 30 days, and citizens can appeal if they do not receive a response. DETAILS: - The Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates a response within 30 days. - If the information concerns the life or liberty of a person, the response must be provided within 48 hours. - If no response is received, the applicant can file an appeal with the first appellate authority. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If a public authority fails to respond, they may face penalties as per the RTI Act. SOURCE: - Right to Information Act, 2005
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