SHORT ANSWER:
The designated appellate authority is the First Appellate Authority (FAA) in the concerned public authority.
DETAILS:
- The FAA is appointed by the public authority to handle appeals against the decisions of the Public Information Officer (PIO).
- An individual can file an appeal within 30 days from the date of receiving the decision from the PIO.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for filing an appeal; however, the appeal must be made in accordance with the RTI Act provisions.
SOURCE:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
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