While the Act specifies time limits for providing information by PIOs (30 days, or 48 hours in case of life/liberty) and for first appeals (30-45 days), it does not impose a statutory deadline for the Information Commissions to dispose of complaints (Section 18) or second appeals (Section 19).
What is the time limit specified in the RTI Act, 2005 for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on complaints ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs): Powers and role under RTI Act)
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Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified
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