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The Time Limit for Providing Information

This quiz assesses your understanding of the time limits for providing information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum time limit for providing information under the RTI Act?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for providing information if the request is related to life or liberty of a person?

  1. 48 hours
  2. 72 hours
  3. 96 hours
  4. 120 hours
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for providing information if the request is related to corruption or human rights violations?

  1. 15 days
  2. 20 days
  3. 25 days
  4. 30 days
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for providing information if the request is related to matters of public interest?

  1. 20 days
  2. 25 days
  3. 30 days
  4. 35 days
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for providing information if the request is related to other matters?

  1. 30 days
  2. 35 days
  3. 40 days
  4. 45 days
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the PIO fails to provide information within the specified time limit?

  1. The PIO is liable to pay a penalty.
  2. The PIO is liable to be dismissed from service.
  3. The PIO is liable to be imprisoned for a term of up to 6 months.
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against the decision of the PIO?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for the appellate authority to decide the appeal?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the appellate authority fails to decide the appeal within the specified time limit?

  1. The appellate authority is liable to pay a penalty.
  2. The appellate authority is liable to be dismissed from service.
  3. The appellate authority is liable to be imprisoned for a term of up to 6 months.
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing a second appeal against the decision of the appellate authority?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for the Information Commission to decide the second appeal?

  1. 30 days
  2. 45 days
  3. 60 days
  4. 90 days
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the Information Commission fails to decide the second appeal within the specified time limit?

  1. The Information Commission is liable to pay a penalty.
  2. The Information Commission is liable to be dismissed from service.
  3. The Information Commission is liable to be imprisoned for a term of up to 6 months.
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can the time limit for providing information be extended?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum number of times the time limit for providing information can be extended?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the PIO fails to provide information even after the extension of the time limit?

  1. The PIO is liable to pay a penalty.
  2. The PIO is liable to be dismissed from service.
  3. The PIO is liable to be imprisoned for a term of up to 6 months.
  4. All of the above
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