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PIO silence as deemed refusal — Bombay HC
Quick Reply: A PIO's failure to respond within 30 days is a deemed refusal under §7[2]; First Appeal lies directly. §7(2) deemed refusal is a legal fiction that activates.
High Court of Bombay · 2014-01-01 · Citation awaited
§7(2) deemed refusal is a legal fiction that activates §19(1) appeal rights without a written order.
Case details
| Court | High Court of Bombay |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2014-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | RTI applicant |
| Respondent | various PIOs |
| RTI Act sections | §7(2) |
| Outcome | Applicant allowed |
Outcome
A PIO's failure to respond within 30 days is a deemed refusal under §7(2); First Appeal lies directly.
Ratio decidendi
Where a PIO fails to provide a response within the §7(1) 30-day window, §7(2) creates a deemed refusal. The applicant is entitled to file a First Appeal under §19(1) without waiting for a formal rejection order, and the FAA must proceed on the merits.
Keywords
§7(2), deemed refusal, Bombay HC, §19(1)
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- Excessive fee calculation — §7(3) — CIC (CIC 2019)
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