Question

Under the Uttarakhand Right to Service Act, 2011, the second appellate authority may impose a penalty on the designated officer who fails to provide the service within the prescribed time. What is the penalty amount?

  1. ₹500 to ₹5,000
  2. ₹1,000 to ₹5,000
  3. ₹250 to ₹5,000
  4. ₹500 to ₹10,000

Answer:

Option A: ₹500 to ₹5,000

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “₹500 to ₹5,000”.

As per Uttarakhand Right to Service Act, 2011, if a designated officer fails to deliver the notified public service within the stipulated time frame, the Second Appellate Authority is empowered to impose a monetary penalty ranging from ₹500 to ₹5,000.