RTI Act: Orders in Appeal

The Central Information Commission (CIC) or the State Information Commission (SIC) can make the following orders in an appeal under the RTI Act:

  • Quashing the decision of the PIO: The CIC or the SIC can quash the decision of the PIO and direct the PIO to provide the information requested.
  • Directing the PIO to provide the information in a specific form: The CIC or the SIC can direct the PIO to provide the information in a specific form, such as a computer disk or a printout.
  • Directing the PIO to pay compensation: The CIC or the SIC can direct the PIO to pay compensation to the applicant for the delay in providing the information or for the refusal to provide the information.
  • Imposing a penalty on the PIO: The CIC or the SIC can impose a penalty on the PIO for not complying with the RTI Act.

MCQs on RTI Act: Orders in Appeal

Here are some MCQs on the topic of RTI Act: Orders in Appeal:

  1. What are the orders that the CIC or the SIC can make in an appeal under the RTI Act?
    • Quashing the decision of the PIO
    • Directing the PIO to provide the information in a specific form
    • Directing the PIO to pay compensation
    • All of the above
  2. Can the CIC or the SIC impose a penalty on the PIO?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Only in certain cases
    • Only in certain states
  3. What is the maximum amount of penalty that the CIC or the SIC can impose on the PIO?
    • Rs. 2500
    • Rs. 5000
    • Rs. 10000
    • Rs. 20000

Answers to the MCQs:

  1. The answer is (d). The CIC or the SIC can make any of the orders mentioned above.
  2. The answer is (a). The CIC or the SIC can impose a penalty on the PIO for not complying with the RTI Act.
  3. The answer is (c). The maximum amount of penalty that the CIC or the SIC can impose on the PIO is Rs. 10000.