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| S.NO. | Activity | Section | Time frame |
| 1 | Receive application, acknowledge it and put a stamp on the same. | 6(1) | 24 hours |
| 2 | Assign a number to received applications. | 48 hours | |
| 3 | Scrutinize the received application. | 72 hours | |
| 4 | Transfer the application or part thereof 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 ,9or 24. | 8,9,24 | 5days |
| 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) | 15days |
| 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(4) |
भारत सरकार | Government of
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