What is the duty that is not of a PIO?

PIO may seek the assistance of any other officer for the proper discharge of his/her duties.

Where a request has been rejected, the PIO shall communicate to the requester - (i) the reasons for such rejection, (ii) the period within which an appeal against such rejection may be preferred, and (iii) the particulars of the Appellate Authority.

If the PIO fails to give decision on the request within the period specified, he can deny any application for information at his will.

Where the information requested for concerns the life or liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request.