Under the RTI Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer must provide information within ______ days of receipt of request, or 48 hours if concerning life/liberty.

RTI Act, Section 7(1): PIO must provide information within 30 days of request. Section 7(1) proviso: If information concerns life/liberty, must be provided within 48 hours. Section 7(3): If request transferred to another public authority, 30 days computed from receipt by transferee. Time-bound response ensures prompt access to information; penalties for delay promote accountability of public authorities.