an applicant
a person from within the public authority
a person outside the public authority to whom the information pertains
All of the above
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by:
- An applicant: The applicant is the person who has requested the information from the public authority. If the PIO refuses to provide the information or provides only part of the information, the applicant can file a first appeal with the State Information Commission (SIC).
- A person from within the public authority: A person from within the public authority can also file a first appeal if they disagree with the decision of the PIO. For example, if the PIO has refused to provide information to a member of the public, the member of the public can file a first appeal with the SIC.
- A person outside the public authority to whom the information pertains: A person outside the public authority to whom the information pertains can also file a first appeal if they believe that they have been denied access to information that they are entitled to. For example, if a journalist has been denied access to information about a government project, they can file a first appeal with the SIC.
The first appeal must be filed within 30 days of the
date of the decision of the PIO. The SIC will then review the appeal and decide whether to uphold the decision of the PIO or order the PIO to provide the information.