The Punjab State Information Commission (https://infocommpunjab.com/) (PSIC) is an autonomous statutory body established on March 2, 2006, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, to ensure transparency and accountability in public authorities. It handles second appeals and complaints regarding the non-disclosure of information. The Commission is located at Red Cross Building, Sector 16, Chandigarh. [1, 2, 3] 

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Key Information & Contacts

• Website: http://infocommpunjab.com/
• Chief Information Commissioner (as of Jan 2024): Sh. Inderpal Singh
• Address: Red Cross Bhawan, Near Rose Garden, Madhya Marg, Sector 16, Chandigarh
• Helpline/Phone: 0172-2864105, 0172-2864100-01
• Email: scic@punjabmail.gov.in, pcic20@punjabmail.gov.in [1, 3, 4] 

Core Functions & Powers

• Second Appeals: Citizens can file second appeals against the orders of the first appellate authority or complaints regarding non-receipt of information.
• Penalty Powers: The commission holds the power to penalize public information officers (PIOs) for unreasonable delays or refusing to provide information.
• Missing Records Policy: The commission has observed that “missing records” is not a valid ground for denying information, and efforts must be made to locate them. [1, 2, 5] 

RTI Procedures

• Filing Appeals: First appeals can be filed through the Punjab Government’s dedicated portal at https://rti.punjab.gov.in/ (https://rti.punjab.gov.in/).
• Online Portal: The National RTI Online Portal (https://rtionline.gov.in/) can also be used for submitting RTI applications and first appeals.
• Accessibility: The office is wheelchair accessible. [1, 5, 6] 

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[1] https://www.humanrightsinitiative.org/content/state-level-rti-punjab
[2] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/missing-records-no-ground-to-deny-rti-info-punjab-state-information-commission/articleshow/129587966.cms
[3] https://infocommpunjab.com/
[4] https://www.infocommpunjab.com/htm/documents/2009/07.01.2019Orders(SS).pdf
[5] https://rtionline.gov.in/
[6] https://rti.punjab.gov.in/

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