First Appellate Authority (FAA): There are possibilities that a Public Information Officer (PIO) may not act as per provisions of the Act or an applicant may not otherwise be satisfied with the decision of the Public Information Officer. The Act contains provision for two appeals to tide over such situations. The first appeal lies within the public authority itself which is made to an officer designated as the First Appellate Authority (FAA) by the concerned public authority. The First Appellate Authority happens to be an officer senior in rank to the Public Information Officer.
What is first appeal?
If the applicant does not receive information or decision about rejection of request or communication about payment of additional fee within the specified time, he can make an appeal to the First Appellate Authority. Appeal can also be made if the applicant is aggrieved by the decision of the Public Information Officer regarding supply of information or the quantum of fee decided by the Public Information Officer.
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