Chapter IX - Activity Chart For Public Information Officer

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S.NO.	Activity	Section	Time frame
1	Receive application, acknowledge it and put a stamp on the same.	6(1)	24 hours
2	Assign a number to received applications.		48 hours
3	Scrutinize the received application.		72 hours
4	Transfer the application or part thereof to other public authority. If it does not pertain to him.	6(3) Provision	5 days
5	Examine whether any exemption is applicable under section 8 ,9or 24.	8,9,24	5days
6	If covered under any exemption issue rejection order with cogent reason.	7(8)	10 days
7	Examine if it pertains to life or liberty.	7(1) Provision	48 hours
8	If yes collect information and dispose of.	7(1) Provision	48 hours
9	Examine if any further fee is required.	7(3) (a)	15days
10	Issue intimation for deposit of further fee with justification and his right to review of decision.	7 (3) (a) (b)	15 days
11	Seek services of other officers who will be deemed Central/State Public Information Officer.	5(4)	15 days
12	If not covered under exemption proceed further or 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 to third party.	11 (2)	Within 10 days (5+10) 15 days
15	Dispose of request in the case of third party	11	40 days
16	Intimate him about his entitlement to appeal	11(4)

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