Where a request is made to a public authority for an information: - (i) Which is held by another public authority; or

(ii) Which is subject matter of or is more closely connected with the functions of another public authority, then the public authority which received the request, shall transfer the request (or an appropriate part there of) to such other public authority, as fast as practicable but not later than 5 days from the receipt of the application. The applicant shall be informed about such transfer.