This particular case highlights the careless way in which reports of Commissions of enquiry are lost over the years. It makes one wonder if we should not stress more on adherence to some timeframes. This is the sixth in a series of important judgements given by Shailesh Gandhi, former CIC that can be used or quoted in an RTI application
Moneylife Digital Team
The public information officer (PIO) or other person responsible for not providing information to an applicant within the stipulated time can be summoned and penalised under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. While giving this important judgement, Shailesh Gandhi, former Central Information Commissioner noted that the actions of the PIO attract the penal provisions of Section 20(1) of the RTI Act.