The correct answer is: B. 15
The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India that gives the right to information to the citizens of India. The Act was enacted in 2005 and came into force on 12 October 2005. The Act applies to all public authorities, including Central Government, State Governments, local bodies, public corporations, and statutory bodies.
Section 11 of the RTI Act deals with the third party information. It states that if information sought has been supplied by third party or is treated as confidential by that third party, the third party must be given a representation before the Public Information Officer (PIO) in reply to the notice issued to him within 15 days from the date of receipt of such notice.
The following are the options for the question:
A. 5
B. 15
C. 10
D. 7
Option A: 5 days is incorrect. The RTI Act does not provide for a time limit of 5 days for the third party to give a representation to the PIO.
Option B: 15 days is correct. The RTI Act provides for a time limit of 15 days for the third party to give a representation to the PIO.
Option C: 10 days is incorrect. The RTI Act does not provide for a time limit of 10 days for the third party to give a representation to the PIO.
Option D: 7 days is incorrect. The RTI Act does not provide for a time limit of 7 days for the third party to give a representation to the PIO.
Therefore, the correct answer is: B. 15