If a PIO reasonably severs non-exempted portions of a record from exempted portions, and partially provides information to an applicant, he/she has to:

The correct answer is D. all of them.

Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, a Public Information Officer (PIO) is required to provide information to an applicant, subject to certain exemptions. If a PIO reasonably severs non-exempted portions of a record from exempted portions, and partially provides information to an

• Give the name and designation of the person giving the decision. This is to ensure that the applicant knows who is responsible for the decision and can contact them if they have any questions.
• Give reasons for the decision. This is to enable the applicant to understand why the decision was made and to challenge it if they believe it is wrong.
• Give details of fees the applicant may have to pay. This is to ensure that the applicant is aware of the costs involved in obtaining the information and can make an informed decision about whether to proceed.

The PIO must also provide the information in a reasonable time and in a format that is accessible to the applicant.