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Goa Right to Information Act, 1997

Penalties

In force Act 28 of 1997 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 28 of 1997

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Section 8 of Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 deals with penalties. Any person responsible for providing any information under this Act shall be personally liable for furnishing the information within the period specified.

(1) Any person responsible for providing any information under this Act shall be personally liable for furnishing the information within the period specified.

(2) Where a person responsible to supply information fails to furnish the information asked for under this Act within the time specified, 4[or furnishes any information which is false in any material particulars and which he knows or has reasonable cause to believe to be false or does not believe it to be true,] he shall be liable, after such enquiry as may be necessary under the service rules applicable to him, for imposition of such penalty as may be determined by the disciplinary authority under such rules. In addition the disciplinary authority may order him to pay a fine of Rs. 100/- for everyday of delay after the day by which the information is required to be supplied. 59. [ ] 610. [ ]

Section 8, Goa Right to Information Act, 1997 (Act 28 of 1997).

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Goa Right to Information Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Goa Right to Information Act is headed "Penalties". Any person responsible for providing any information under this Act shall be personally liable for furnishing the information within the period specified.

How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Goa Right to Information Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Goa Right to Information Act 8, section 8 Goa Right to Information Act, section 8 of the Goa Right to Information Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Goa Right to Information Act enacted?

Goa Right to Information Act was enacted in 1997 as Act 28 of 1997. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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