Tuesday, April 24, 2007

S. No

Activity Activity chart for state public Information officer

Section

Time frame

1

Receive application

Acknowledge it

Put a date stamp

6(1)

2

Assign a number

3

Scrutinize the application

4

Transfer the application or part there of to other public authority. If it does not pertain to him

6 (3) proviso

5 days

5

Examine whether any exemption is applicable under section 8 or 9 or 24

8, 9, 24

6

If covered under any exemption issue rejection order with cogent reason

7 (8)

7

Examine if it pertains to life or liberty

7 (1) proviso

8

If yes collect Information and dispose of

7 (1) proviso

48 hours

9

Examine if any further fee is required

7 (3) (a)

10

Issue intimation for deposit of further fee with justification and his right to review of decision

7 (3) (a) (b)

11

Seek services of other officers who will be deemed central/state public Information officer

5 (4)

12

If not covered under exemptions proceed further to collect Information to adjudicate and dispose of application

7 (1)

30 days

13

Find out if third party is involved if so issue notice to third party

11 (1)

Within 5

days

14

Give opportunity to make representation orally or in writing t third party

11 (2)

Within 10 days

15

Dispose of request

11

40 days

16

Intimate him about his entitlement to appeal

11(4)

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