R.T.I Law

Public Information Officer (PIO)

The designated officer within a public authority responsible for receiving RTI applications and providing the requested information within the prescribed time.

Every public authority must designate PIOs to handle RTI requests, and a PIO who unreasonably refuses a request or delays without valid grounds can personally face a penalty imposed by the Information Commission.

Applicants submit their RTI request directly to the relevant PIO, along with the prescribed nominal fee.

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