HOW TO ACCESS INFORMATION UNDER RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005

APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION [for central govt public authorities]
Date: ________ By speed/regd .AD post

To,

CENTRAL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Dept/Office________________________Place______________________________ 1. Name of the Applicant:

2. Full Address [with phone No.]:

3. Particulars of information required:

4. Details of payment of filing fees: Indian Postal Order No. __________dated __________for Rs.10/- is enclosed.
5. Details of enclosures if any:

6. Please rush the information to me by speed/registered post.
I am an Indian citizen.

Signature of Applicant

__________________________________________

Short guidelines for applying:1. Decide the exact information you desire to have with period etc. This is important part of application. 2. Locate the exact CPIO/ACPIO and his address of concerned Govt. office by visiting website of relevant ministry/dept/undertaking etc [called Public Authority i.e. PA] or by visiting/contacting on phone local office of PA.3. If you cannot get it as above, address application to CPIO of Head Office/ministry to whom the information may pertain. He will mail to correct CPIO within five days of receipt of your application. 4. Obtain IPO for Rs.10/- in favour of Accounts Officer of the PA or as directed in web-site, payable at the place where application is addressed at. It is available at nearby post office.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of papers, which you think would help locate the information by CPIO.6. Retain photocopy of entire set including bank draft/pay order/IPO etc.7. Mail by speed/regd. AD post. Avoid courier/hand delivery. Usually RTI applicants are not welcome at govt. offices.8. Carefully retain postal proof of mailing, AD and official acknowledgement if received.9. Remit the amount to CPIO when requested by him by bank draft/pay order/IPO towards photocopying charges @Rs.2/- per A-4 size paper if you have asked for copies of record etc. Information on CD will cost Rs.50/- per CD.10. If you do not receive reply within 40-45 days, including postal delay, prepare to file first appeal to the FIRST APPELLATE AUTHORITY. You have 30 days time from the date when information should have reached you, for first appeal. 11. If you receive reply and are not satisfied with it, then within 30 days of receipt of reply by you, you should file first appeal. 12. It is advisable to consult local RTI NGO/activists for first and second appeal for better results. Consultation is normally free as a social service.