Question

    Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the time limit

    for providing information by a public authority is:
    A 30 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 45 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    •Section 7 of the RTI Act, 2005 mandates that the public authority must provide the requested information within 30 days from the receipt of the request. •If the information pertains to the life or liberty of a person, it must be provided within 48 hours. •In cases where the request is for information held by third parties, the time limit can be extended to 40 days.

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