The RTI applicant is asking for information in his own format in tabular form
27 Dec, 2021Ref: Detailed guidelines for the PIO issued by the DoPT
http://www.rtifoundationofindia.com/detailed-guidelines-pio-issued-dopt
Comment:
- If the applicant is asking for information in his own format in tabular form, are we supposed to create such information and provide to them or simply refuse them?
- What are the criteria if applicant is asking 500 pages document through online portal. Are there any charges for sending the soft copies of 500 pages through RTI online portal?
Name: S K Jha
Email id: jointdirector.patna@nift.ac.in
With regards to your queries, the issues raised have been discussed in the numerous case laws and also the FAQs which you may refer to.
- The information is to be provided in the form in which it is maintained. It is not required to be compiled. The PIO may invite the RTI Applicant for inspection -http://www.rtifoundationofindia.com/faq-505
- If the information is maintained in soft copy, it should be provided online. Regarding charges for sending the information online, please refer to the FAQs at the link - https://rtionline.gov.in/faq.php
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