Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: The bearded man was telling her father , " all you need is a simple application under the ' Right to Information ' to the Public Information Officer and you will get your ration card in 30 days or less . Not only that , if the officials try any mischief for further delay , they will be penalised " .

Answer:

The bearded man appears to be a lawyer .



Why would the bearded man be helping the father with his application ?