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How to file a RTI application

Information regarding complaint - CIC: It is a Complaint under the RTI Act where no further direction for disclosure of information can be given: Only required to be ascertained if it has been denied with a malafide intention or an unreasonable cause

PIO: The RTI application and first appeal were not received; On receipt of second appeal, it was transferred u/s 6(3) to State GST to whom the matter pertains - CIC: File an affidavit deposing categorically that the application & appeal were not received

CIC: Provide certified legible copy of the explantion submitted by PIO to the Commission regarding the SCN - CIC: Appellant has right to file a non-compliance complaint in the Commission as per the practice rather than filing fresh RTI Application

CIC: Appropriate reply has not been furnished by the PIO as per the provisions of the RTI Act; PIO directed to seek clarification from the appellant and furnish information - CIC: Look into the grievance of the Appellant in accordance with the guidelines

An ex-employee sought information regarding alleged fake and inaccurate entries in the CTS/CMS at Banking Ombudsman Office - CIC: Appellant is raising speculative statements and expressing conjecture to channelise his service-related grievance

Tax details and GST returns were denied claiming it is confidential Third Party information - CIC: Appellant has stretched her apprehensions and is merely expressing conjecture against the tax liability of the averred entities; No larger public interest

Vijai Sharma and K V Chowdary appointed as CIC and CVC respectively

Is the Mysore Police Commissioner’s office coming up without plan approval?

No action taken against the illegal massage parlours or spas in Goa

Are there norms about the fee a school should charge and the facilities it offers?

There is only 1 primary health centre per 28 villages of UP

Services of all OSDs / Consultants terminated by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai

Disclosure of third party agreements entered into by UIDAI for handling grievance redressal

Service particulars of colleagues to be furnished for dispute arises relating to confirmation, seniority, promotion

Can Section 8(2) of the RTI Act overcome the Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act?

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FAQ for PIO

Frequently asked questions for Public Information Officer

What powers does the RTI Act, 2005 provide to a citizen?

How should the term ‘substantial’ be interpreted in substantial financing?

Are the Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) and other Private organizations covered under the RTI Act?

Are different offices of an organization different Public authority?

What should be the frequency of training the PIO and Appellate Authority?

Who is a Transparency Officer

In which language can the application be filed before a PIO?

In which language is the PIO expected to reply to the RTI application?

What are the essential requirements of an application filed before a PIO?

Can a PIO ask for proof of citizenship from an applicant?

Should a PIO accept an application filed by a director on behalf of a company? Or can an individual file an application on behalf of an association?

How much fee is to be paid in respect of the public authorities belonging to the Central government?

Should the application fee be in favour of the PIO?

What are the modes of payment of the fee which should be accepted by a PIO?

Can a PIO demand the postal charges or the cost of compilation of information from the applicant?

Who is the ‘concerned’ PIO to whom an application should be filed?

Is the PIO expected to provide answers to all the questions in an application?

When should ‘Inspection’ be allowed by the PIO?

What should a PIO do if an applicant seeks copies of the records which have been destroyed?

Can a public authority use an advocate during the proceedings of the RTI Act?

Can any action be taken against a PIO if he has provided excess information or under information?

If the PIO has provided excess information or under information, can a request for imposition of penalty be made before the Information Commission?

How should a PIO deal with applicants who repeatedly file applications?

How should an application be processed by a PIO?

What is the role of a First Appellate Authority (FAA) under the RTI Act?

Is a First Appellate Authority (FAA) expected to give a personal hearing in every case?

Can a First Appellate Authority (FAA) review its own order?

What is third party information?

Can a Public Authority be considered as a third party?

Can a public authority file an appeal?

If a citizen seeks information which is forbidden by other rules or Acts, what should a PIO do?

How should a PIO deal with applications seeking voluminous information?

What are the conditions in which the information can be denied by a PIO?

What is a fiduciary relationship?

How can a PIO avoid penalty proceedings?

When can the compensation be claimed?

What are the common ways of misuse of the RTI Act which a PIO may encounter?

How should a PIO / public authority deal with cases of misuse or vexatious applications?