Article 30. (1) The time limit referred to in Article 28 (1) herein may be extended, by not more than ten days, where
the information requested in theapplication is voluminous and the retrieval thereof requires additional time.
(2) The notification referred to in Article 29 (1) herein shall state the reasons for extension of the time limit wherewithin
access to the public information requested will be granted.
Extension of Time Limit to Protect Third Parties'
Interests
Article 31. (1) The time limit referred to in Article 27 (1) herein may furthermore be extended, by not more than
fourteen days, where the public information requested pertains to a third party and the consent thereof hasto be obtained for
disclosure of the said information.
(2) In the cases under Paragraph (1), the competent public authority shallbe obligated to request the express written
consent of the third party within seven days after registration of an application under Article 24 herein.
(3) In making a decision under Article 28 (2) herein, the competent public authority shall be obligated to comply strictly
with the conditions whereunder the third party has granted consent to disclosure of the information pertaining to the said third
party.
(4) (Amended, SG No. 104/2008) Should the third party fail to grant consent within the time limit referred to in
Paragraph (1), or should the third party explicitly refuse to grant consent, the public authority concerned shall provide the public
information requested up to an extent and in a manner precluding the disclosure of any information which pertains to the third
party.
(5) (Amended, SG No. 104/2008) Consent from the third party shall not be necessary in the cases where the said party
is an obligated entity and the information pertaining to the said third party is public information within the meaning given by this
Act, as well as where there is an overriding public interest in disclosure of the said information.
Redirection of Application for Access
Article 32. (1) Should the public authority do not possess the requested information but is aware of the location
thereof, within fourteen days after receipt of the application the said authority shall redirect the saidapplication to the proper
addressee, notifying the applicant. Any such notification shall mandatorily state the designation and address of the competent
public authority or legal person.
(2) In the cases covered under Paragraph (1), the time limit referred to in Article 28 (1) herein shall begin to run from the
time of receipt of theredirected application by the competent public authority.
Notification of Unavailability of Public Information
Requested
Article 33. Should the public authority do not possess the information requested and be unaware of the location
thereof, the said authority shall notify the applicant within fourteen days.
Decision to Grant Access to Public Information
Article 34. (1) Any decision referred to in Article 28 (2) herein, whereby access to public information requested is
granted, shall mandatorily state:
1. the extent of access ensured to the public information requested;
2. the period of time wherewithin access to the public information requested is granted;
3. the premises whereon access to the public information requested will be granted;
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