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    Question

    According to the RTI Act, within what maximum timeframe

    must a public authority transfer an application to another public authority if required?
    A Three days from the date of receipt of the application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Five days from the date of receipt of the application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Seven days from the date of receipt of the application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ten days from the date of receipt of the application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Fifteen days from the date of receipt of the application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 6. Request for obtaining information: (3) Where an application is made to a public authority requesting for an information,— (i) which is held by another public authority; or (ii) the subject matter of which is more closely connected with the functions of another public authority, the public authority, to which such application is made, shall transfer the application or such part of it as may be appropriate to that other public authority and inform the applicant immediately about such transfer: Provided that the transfer of an application pursuant to this sub-section shall be made as soon as practicable but in no case later than five days from the date of receipt of the application.

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