DISCLOSURE OF THE THIRD PARTY INFORMATION

THIRD PARTY INFORMATION:--Where the PIO intends to disclose any information,or record on a request under this Act, which relates to the third party and has been treated as confidential by that third party, the PIO shall with in five days from the receipt of the request , give a written notice to such third party of the request and of the fact that PIO intends to disclose the information and invite the third party to make a submission in writing or orally, regarding whether the information should be disclosed, and such submission of the third party shall be kept in view while taking a decision about disclosure of information, provided that except in the case of trade or commercial secrets protected by law, disclosure may be allowed if the public interest in disclosure outweights in Importance may possible harm or injury to the interests of such third party .(2) Where a notice is served by the PIO under sub section (1) to a third party in respect of any information the third party shall with in ten days from the date of receipt of such notice, be given the opportunity to make representation against the proposed disclosure.(3) The PIO shall with in forty days after receipt of the request under section 6 , if the third party has been given an opportunity to make representation under sub section (2) make a decision as to whether or not to disclose the information and give in writing the notice of his decision to the third party.(4) A notice given under sub section (3) shall include a statement that the third party to whom the notice is given is entitled to prefer an appeal under section 19 against the decision .