- Notwithstanding anything contained in section 517D, the Secretary or the officer responsible for furnishing the information after conducting though search for a document, finds that the document concerned is not available or not traceable by reason of the expiry of the period for preservation of the document or for any other valid reason and that the information cannot, therefore, be made available, he shall inform the applicant accordingly; within the time prescribed and dispose of the application and on it no action shall lie against the Secretary or the officer.
