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Information about ACP proposal - CIC is unhappy with the contradictory statements made by the Respondent which shows sheer disregard towards their own employees - CIC: Take relevant details from appellant so that requisite information should be provided

Appellant sought copies of noting w.r.t disciplinary proceedings pending against him - In a similar matter, the CIC order granting relief to the appellant has been stayed by Delhi High Court - CIC: no relief can be ordered in the matter at this stage

Percentage of attendance of student enrolled in PH.D. as per UGC - PIO: Information related to the personal information of other students, therefore the same was denied to the Appellant under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act - CIC: Denial upheld

CIC: Complainant is arguing on his grievance regarding 3rd MACP and challenging the correctness of the information provided; PIO provided information in the spirit of RTI Act - CIC: Complainant is advised about the powers of the Commission under the Act

Alleging an unethical practices of taking money for passing PG clinical exam candidates, appellant sought to know the “number of times” a third party has been invited as an examiner - CIC: Being a third party service matter, information exempt u/s 8(1)(j)

A candidate sought to know the number of attempts made for the examinations conducted by UPSC - PIO: The number of attempts of the candidates is checked at the time of final stage of selection only; Information was not available in a complied form

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

Regulation 21 of Consumer Protection Regulation does not prohibit grant of records to RTI Applicants

RTI applicant can seek compensation if a loss or detriment is suffered due to delay

Delhi HC orders removal of news articles and social media posts against a businessman on X

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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?