◇ It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person:
(a) who has not been able to submit an information request because of non-appointment of a Public Information officer.
(b) who has been refused information that was requested;
(c) who has not received response to his information request within the specified time limits.
(d) who thinks the fees charged are unreasonable;
(e) who thinks information given is incomplete, misleading or false; and
(f) any other matter relating to obtaining information.
◇ The Commission can order inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power). ◇ While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of the following matters:
(a) summoning and enforcing attendance of persons and compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath and to produce documents or things;
(b) requiring the discovery and inspection of documents; 5.2K08:44 PM
(c) receiving evidence on affidavit;
(d) requisitioning any public record from any court or office;
(e) issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents.
