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Time limits specified in the RTI Act

Old 06-12-2008 08:34 AM
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  • 3rd Party can be anyone other than the citizen applying for information
  • Please account for adequate time for postal delays
Various time limit has been prescribed under which the information can be obtained under Right to Information Act. These time limits are prescribed by the Act itself, and failing which an RTI Applicant can approach appropriate authorities for relief.


Following are the various time limits specified in the RTI Act 2005

For matters involving "Life and Liberty", the time limit for the PIO to provide information is 48 Hours.
For PIO to reply to application
 30 days from date of receipt of application
For PIO to transfer to another PA under Sec 6(3)
 5 days from date of receipt of application
For PIO to issue notice to 3rd Party
 5 days from date of receipt of application
For 3rd Party to make a representation to PIO
 10 days from receipt of notice from PIO
For PIO to reply to application if 3rd Party involved
40 days from date of receipt of application
For applicant to make First Appeal
 30 days from date of receipt of PIO’s reply or from date when reply was to be received
For First Appellate Authority to pass an order
 30 days from receipt of First Appeal OR
Maximum 45 days, if reasons for delay are given in writing
For applicant to make Second Appeal before CIC/SIC
 90 days from receipt of First Appeal orders or from the date when orders were to be received
For CIC/SIC to decide Second Appeal
 No time limit specified


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Kariraji, Thank you for this ready Reference, it will be helpful. Though we know it, some times become confused dealing with our own case .
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Sir,
Thank you very much for providing ready reference of time limits for R.T.I.-ACT-2005 application replies.
it is very useful. Thanks once again.
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