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Timing of PIO availability — CIC
Central Information Commission · 2019-01-01 · Citation awaited
PIO must be reachable during standard working hours; limited 'slot' availability is §5 non-compliance.
Case details
| Court | Central Information Commission |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2019-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | PIO |
| RTI Act sections | §5, §7 |
| Outcome | Guidance / other |
Outcome
PIO must be available during working hours; 'Friday only' or 'only mornings' schedules are §5 non-compliant.
Ratio decidendi
The designation of a PIO under §5 contemplates availability during normal working hours of the public authority — not restricted slots like 'only Fridays' or 'only 10-11 am'. Such restrictions impede §6 and §2(j) inspection rights and are actionable.
Keywords
PIO availability, §5, CIC, working hours
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