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    Question

    Before making any decision under Section 7 of the RTI

    Act, what must the Central or State Public Information Officer do?
    A Consider the representation made by a third party under Section 11 before taking a decision Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Reject the request immediately if the information pertains to a third party Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Inform the third party of the request before proceeding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Wait for the third party to approve the release of information Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only consider the representation of the third party if it involves confidential government matters Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Consider the representation made by a third party under Section 11 before taking a decision, Explanation: Section 7.   Disposal of request.(7) Before taking any decision under sub-section (1), the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, shall take into consideration the representation made by a third party under section 11.

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