Section 11 of The Gujarat (Right of Citizens to Public Services) Act, 2013 — Appeal to State Appellate Authority
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Official Legislative Text
11.
- (1)Any person who does not receive a decision within the prescribed time frame or is aggrieved by a decision of the Designated Authority may, within thirty days from the expiry of such period or from the receipt of such a decision, prefer an appeal to the State Appellate Authority: Provided that the Authority may admit the appeal after the expiry of thirty days if it is satisfied that the complainant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.
- (2)The decision of the State Appellate Authority under this section shall be binding.
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Summary
- A person can appeal to the State Appellate Authority if they do not get a decision from the Designated Authority within the prescribed time frame.
- A person can also appeal to the State Appellate Authority if they are unhappy with the decision of the Designated Authority.
- The appeal must be filed within thirty days of receiving the decision or thirty days after the decision deadline expires.
- The State Appellate Authority can accept late appeals if there was a sufficient reason for the delay.
- The final decision made by the State Appellate Authority under this section is binding on all parties.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can I appeal to if I am unhappy with the Designated Authority's decision under Section 11 of the Act?
Under Section 11 of the Act, you can file an appeal with the State Appellate Authority.
2. What is the time limit to appeal to the State Appellate Authority under Section 11 of the Act?
Under Section 11 of the Act, you must file the appeal within thirty days of receiving the Designated Authority's decision or within thirty days from when the decision deadline expired.
3. Is the decision of the State Appellate Authority final under Section 11 of the Act?
Yes, under Section 11 of the Act, the decision of the State Appellate Authority is binding on all parties.
4. Can the State Appellate Authority accept an appeal after the thirty-day limit under Section 11 of the Act?
Yes, under Section 11 of the Act, they can admit your appeal after thirty days if they are satisfied that a sufficient cause prevented you from filing it in time.
Practice Quiz
Q1.If a citizen does not receive a decision on their appeal from the Designated Authority within the time frame under Section 10 of the Act, what is their recourse under Section 11?
Q2.What is the legal status of any decision issued by the State Appellate Authority under Section 11 of the Act?
Q3.Under Section 11 of the Act, within what time frame must a citizen appeal to the State Appellate Authority after receiving an unfavorable decision from the Designated Authority?
Q4.Under Section 11 of the Act, if a citizen is prevented by a serious illness from filing their appeal to the State Appellate Authority within thirty days, can the authority still admit the appeal?