2- Refusal of information to the applicant without justified reasons.
3- Providing such information to the Commission that is contrary to reality.
4- Destroying documents without lawful authority.
5- Not providing requested information within the allocated timeframe.
6- Not observing decisions and procedures of the Commission.
7- Lack of reporting by the Public Information Officer to the Commission within the
specified timeframe.
(2) In case any violation mentioned in article 26. (1) is proved, the Commission shall decide on
one of the following punishments considering the circumstances:
1- Admonition
2- Written warning
3- Decide to deduct a portion of the salary of the offending officer and advise the relevant
institution to take action in accordance with the laws.
4- In case of repetition of the violation, decide the transfer of the officer and advise the
relevant institution to take action.
(3) In cases of violations mentioned in Clause (1) of this article, which results in material and
moral damage to the natural and legal persons should be compensated in accordance with
the laws.
(4) Institutions shall implement the correctional measures taken by the Commission and
report to the Commission about its implementation.
Article 36
An individual who discloses information in good faith, if proved so, shall have appropriate
legal, administrative and job protection and shall receive necessary support in accordance
with the laws.
Chapter 6
Miscellaneous Provisions
Transfer of money to the bank
Article 37
The sums acquired through the implementation of this law shall be transferred to the revenue
collection account of the government.
Information Management and Promotional Measures
Article 38
(1) Institutions shall ensure that the information which they hold is properly maintained in
accordance with relevant standards and procedures including so as to enable them to
comply with their obligations under this law and report to the Commission accordingly.