Penal provision of the RTI Act, 2005

There is penal provision under Section 19(b) (c ) of the RTI Act, 2005. It reads as under:-

Section 19(b) requires the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered. Section 19(c ) prescribes any other penalties that is prescribed under this Act. A maximum amount of Rs 25,000/- penalty can be imposed under this sub section. Rs 25,000/- may not be big amount for some officer but when it will be deducted from the salary of the Govt servant who is the Public Information Officer and the fact of imposition of penalty will be recorded in service book, it will have the desired effect and we expect a wholesome effect for welfare of the people.

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