1

Receive application, acknowledge it and put a stamp on the same.

6(1)

24 hours

2

Assign a number to receive applications.

48 hours

3

Scrutinize the received applications.

72 hours

4

Transfer the application or part there of 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 or 24.

8,9,24

5 days

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)

15 days

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(14)

30 days