Question

The maximum fine that the Central or State Information  Commission can impose on a Public Information Officer for  not furnishing the information within the stipulated time is

Options

• 10,000/-

• 15,000/-

• 25,000/-

• 30,000/-

Answer 1

The maximum fine that the Central or State Information  Commission can impose on a Public Information Officer for not furnishing the information within the stipulated time is 25,000/-

Explanation:

The Central Act allows for the imposition of penalties.  Most notably, where a PIO has, without any reasonable cause refused to receive an application then the  Information Commission can impose with a penalty of Rs 250 per day. The total penalty cannot exceed Rs  25,000.