1. If you have proof that the application was indeed received by the
PIO and he is denying it, it can be considered as a "deemed" denial or a "malafide" intent of the
PIO.
This can be a ground of First Appeal.
PIO is liable for punishment in case 30 days are over and you have not received your information within the stipulated time.
2. Penalty under Section 209 can only be imposed by the
CIC or
SIC.
However, you can ask for "Disciplinary Action" as per prevalent rules and regulations in your First Appeal. Since Officer for First Appeal is a "officer higher in rank than the
PIO" he can very well take such action.
3. File Notings are covered under
RTI Act and are defined as "information".
Several decisions of the
CIC in this regard.
Just visit
CIC and search for "file notings".
Please also read:
Rana allowed access to file noting http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/25-cit...under-rti.html