Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-01 · Citation awaited · ★ Landmark
§6(3) 5-day transfer is a strict deadline; delayed transfer → §20 exposure for outgoing PIO.
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
|---|---|
| Decided | 2022-01-01 |
| Citation | Citation awaited |
| Petitioner | Applicant |
| Respondent | PIO |
| RTI Act sections | §6(3) |
| Outcome | Partly allowed |
§6(3) 5-day transfer window is strict; delay attributable to the transferring PIO attracts §20.
§6(3) requires transfer 'as soon as practicable' and in any event within 5 days. Delays beyond this attract §20 exposure for the originating PIO — even though the clock re-starts for the transferee PIO on receipt. The originating PIO's §20 liability crystallises at day 6.
§6(3), transfer, SC, §20
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