ANDHRA PRADESH RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES
1. APPLICATION:
State rules do not provide for a format for application for seeking information under RTI Act 2005. Applicants can therefore use format annexed herewith.
2. FEES:
A] Application Fee:
• Public Authorities at Village level – NO FEE
• Public Authorities at Mandal level – Rs. 5.00
• All other Public Authorities – Rs. 10.00
• White card holders: NIL
Mode of payment:
• By Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque or Indian Postal Order [IPO] in the name of “Accounts Officer, name of dept/office” to which application is submitted [e.g. “Accounts Officer, Municipal Corporation, Guntur”] payable at the place where application is filed.
• By affixing court fee stamp on the application [This mode should be preferred or IPO be used]
• By direct payment in cash against proper receipt of SPIO.
B] Other charges:
• Rs.2/- per page created / copied for A4 / A3 sizes;
• actual charges for larger paper;
• Actual cost / price for samples / models;
• For inspection of records : Rs.5/- per hour or part thereof.
First hour is free.
• Rs.100/- per CD, Rs.200/- per DVD
• Actual cost of books and other printed matter.
• Postage charges: actual
Charges can be paid in the mode stated under A supra
3. APPEALS:
a. Rules provide no format for first/second appeal or complaint.
b. No fees are charged for appeals/complaint.
c. Guidelines and suggested formats for appeals/complaint are available at following links:
FIRST APPEAL STATE:
http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/blogs/jps50/341-first-appeal-state-govts.html
SECOND APPEAL/COMPLAINT STATE:
http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/blogs/jps50/342-second-appeal-complaint-state-information.html
Second appeal/complaint should be addressed to the State Information Commission at following address.
4. ADDRESS OF STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION:
ANDHRA PRADESH Information Commission
Ground Floor, HACA Bhavan
Opposite Public Gardens,
Hyderabad 500004
CONTACT DETAILS:
Phone 040- 23230245/246 , 040- 23230607
Fax 040- 23230591
E-Mail: info.apic@gmail.com
Website: www.apic.gov.in
5. RTI ACTIVISTS IN A. P.:
Shri C J Karira
Secunderabad - 500026
Tel: 040-27733114, 27732227
Mob: 9848203583
email: karira@eth.net
Shri Srinivas Madhav
Centre for Good Governance
Hyderabad - 500 033
Mob: 9247159343
madhavsmadhav@yahoo.co.in
9. Format for RTI Application:
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION
Date: ________ By speed/regd .AD post
To,
STATE 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:
5. Details of enclosures:
6. Please rush the information to me by speed/registered post.
I am an Indian citizen. Please reply in English.
7. Please also provide me file notings and action taken report on this application along with your reply.
Signature of Applicant
_______________________________________________________
Short guidelines for applying:
1. Decide the exact information you desire to have with period etc. Do not ask questions. Seek information and copies of record relating to your matter.
2. Locate the exact SPIO/Asstt SPIO 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 SPIO of concerned office or Head Office or ministry to whom the information may pertain. He will mail to correct SPIO within five days of receipt of your application.
4. Please pay application fee as prescribed above.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of papers, which you think would help locate the information by SPIO.
6. Retain photocopy of entire set.
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.
9. Remit other charges promptly as mentioned above, if requested by SPIO.
10. If you do not receive reply within 40 days, including postal delay, from the date of mailing by you; 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/useful website like www.rtiindia.org for first and second appeals or complaint for better results.
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Compiled on 28-03-2009 based on following G.Os.:
http://www.apic.gov.in/454.do
http://www.apic.gov.in/530.do
http://www.apic.gov.in/545.do
http://www.apic.gov.in/740b.do
http://www.apic.gov.in/G.O.Ms.No.66.do
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
RTI APPLICATION FOR STATE GOVT INFORMATION
Format of RTI Application for Information of State Govts, where format is not prescribed under State RTI Rules:
Some states have prescribed format for RTI application under their RTI rules, which needs to be used for that state. Many states have not prescribed such a format. In such cases following format can be used.
__________________________________________________
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION
Date: ________ By speed/regd .AD post
To,
STATE 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:
5. Details of enclosures:
6. Please rush the information to me by speed/registered post.
I am an Indian citizen. Please reply in English.
7. Please also provide me file notings and action taken report on this application along with your reply.
Signature of Applicant
_______________________________________________________
Short guidelines for applying:
1. Decide the exact information you desire to have with period etc. Do not ask for questions. Seek information and copies of record relating to your matter.
2. Locate the exact SPIO/Asstt SPIO 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 SPIO of concerned office or Head Office or ministry to whom the information may pertain. He will mail to correct SPIO within five days of receipt of your application.
4. Please pay application filing fee as prescribed in State RTI Rules, which are available state-wise at www.rti.gov.in
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of papers, which you think would help locate the information by SPIO.
6. Retain photocopy of entire set.
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 charges if requested by the SPIO towards photocopying etc.
10. If you do not receive reply within 40 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/useful website like www.rtiindia.org for first and second appeals or complaint for better results. Consultation is normally free as a social service.
Some states have prescribed format for RTI application under their RTI rules, which needs to be used for that state. Many states have not prescribed such a format. In such cases following format can be used.
__________________________________________________
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
APPLICATION FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION
Date: ________ By speed/regd .AD post
To,
STATE 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:
5. Details of enclosures:
6. Please rush the information to me by speed/registered post.
I am an Indian citizen. Please reply in English.
7. Please also provide me file notings and action taken report on this application along with your reply.
Signature of Applicant
_______________________________________________________
Short guidelines for applying:
1. Decide the exact information you desire to have with period etc. Do not ask for questions. Seek information and copies of record relating to your matter.
2. Locate the exact SPIO/Asstt SPIO 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 SPIO of concerned office or Head Office or ministry to whom the information may pertain. He will mail to correct SPIO within five days of receipt of your application.
4. Please pay application filing fee as prescribed in State RTI Rules, which are available state-wise at www.rti.gov.in
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of papers, which you think would help locate the information by SPIO.
6. Retain photocopy of entire set.
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 charges if requested by the SPIO towards photocopying etc.
10. If you do not receive reply within 40 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/useful website like www.rtiindia.org for first and second appeals or complaint for better results. Consultation is normally free as a social service.
SECOND APPEAL/COMPLAINT FOR STATE INFORMATION
The Right to Information Act, 2005
Appeal/Complaint before
STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
To,
State Chief Information Commissioner
State Information Commission, ________State
________________________________________
________________________________________
As I am aggrieved by decision/ NO decision of Public
Information Officer and/or First Appellate Authority, I hereby
file this appeal/complaint for your kind decision.
1. Details of appellant/complainant
1.1 Full Name:
1.2. Full Address:
1.3 Phone/Cell No.:
1.4 Email ID:
2. Details of PIO:
2.1 Designation:
2.2 Full Address:
2.3 Name of Public Authority:
3. Details of First Appellate Authority [FAA]:
3.1 Designation of the FAA:
3.2 Full Address of FAA:
4. Dates of RTI application/first appeal:
4.1 To CPIO: ________ & mailed on: _________
4.2 To FAA: ________ & mailed on: _________
5. Particulars of Decisions:
5.1 Reference No & Date of PIO’s Decision:
5.2 Reference No & Date of FAA’s Decision:
5.3 Date/s of personal hearing by FAA:
6. Dates of receipt of replies by appellant/complainant from:
6.1 PIO:
6.2 FAA:
7. Details of information sought:
as per enclosed RTI application.
8. Brief facts of the case:
9. Reasons/grounds for this appeal / complaint:
10. Any other information in support of appeal/complaint:
11. Prayer/relief sought for:
A] Full and correct information be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] Information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] PIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] Penalty as per RTI Act be imposed on PIO.
E] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit and breach of my right.
F] Disciplinary action be ordered to be initiated for not complying with the law against PIO & FAA
G] Public Authority be ordered to reimburse traveling and lodging-boarding expenses incurred by me for attending hearing.
H] Hon’ble Commission may order making an entry in service book/annual appraisal report of the concerned PIO & FAA for defying act of the parliament.
I] The hon’ble Commission be pleased to pass such other orders as deemed fit in the interest of justice and spirit of RTI.
12. Grounds for prayer/relief sought for:
13. Personal Presence at hearing: YES / NO
14. Payment of fee [ if prescribed in State RTI Rules] :
Fee of Rs. ____for filing second appeal/complaint is paid as under:
IPO/Bank DD No.________/court fee stamps/non-judicial stamps
Declaration: I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also declare that this matter is not previously filed with this commission nor is pending with any Court or tribunal or authority.
Place: Date: Signature of appellant/complainant
INDEX OF APPEAL/COMPAINT
of Mr._________________ dated ________with SIC
Particulars Page Sr. No. from/ to
1. Original second appeal/complaint
2. Chronology chart
3. Copy of RTI application dtd____
with its enclosures.
4. Copy of proof of mailing RTI application
5. DD/IPO/PS/Cash receipt for filing fees
and other charges.
6. Copy of first appeal dtd.____ with its enclosures
7. Copy of proof of mailing first appeal
8. Postal A.D. card/Acknowledgement letter,
received from PIO & FAA
9. Copy of decision of PIO dated________
10 Copy of decision of FAA dated________
11. Proof of mailing complaint/second
appeal to PIO and FAA
12. Other documents in support:
13. Index
Signature of appellant/complainant
CHRONOLOGICAL CHART OF RTI APPLICATION
of Mr.__________________________ dated ________
Action Date
1. Application mailed to APIO/PIO on
2. Application received by APIO/PIO on
3. Date of receipt of letter for paying charges
3. Date of remitting charges to PIO
3. Date of decision of PIO
4. Date of receipt of decision of PIO
by appellant/complainant
5. First appeal mailed to FAA on
6. Date of receipt of appeal by FAA
7. Date/s of personal hearing by FAA
8. Date of decision of FAA
9. Date of receipt of decision of FAA
by appellant/complainant
10. Date of Second Appeal/complaint
11. Date of mailing copy of second
appeal/ complaint to PIO & FAA
12. Date of mailing Second Appeal /complaint to SIC
Signature of appellant/complainant
Guidelines for filing second appeal/complaint with SIC
1. Few state information commissions [SIC] have prescribed format for second appeal or complaint. Please check from www.rti.gov.in for state-wise details. If format is prescribed, please use the same. Otherwise above form can be used.
2. l in the above appeal/complaint form, index and chronological order of progress. If you are filing appeal remove ‘complaint/complainant’ words. If complaint is being filed, cut words “second appeal/appellant”. Get it typed in double space.
3. Get one photocopy of:
• Original application under RTI with its enclosures
• First appeal with its enclosures
• Bank demand draft/pay slip/postal order/cash receipt used for paying filing fee and other charges
• Copy of demand letter of PIO for charges if any
• Postal proof of mailing original application and first appeal
• Postal AD slips received from PIO and FAA [if received]
• Decisions of PIO and FAA if received.
4. Arrange all papers as per index and then serially number all papers on right hand side top corner. This is one original set of second appeal/complaint.
5. Prepare additional four sets as above by photocopying.
6. Sign each page of appeal, index and chronology chart [all five sets].
7. Self attest all the photocopies by signing under the word “Self Attested”
8. Send one set by UPC post to each of PIO and FAA and attach photocopy of UPC of mail to original, extra copy of second appeal/complaint and your copy after filling details in index/chronology chart.
9. Mail original set and one extra copy of set by Speed AD to the commission. Address can be had from www.rti.gov.in
10. Email to SIC. Details can be obtained from website of concerned SIC, by visiting www.rti.gov.in.
11. Retain one set for your record and reference, with proof of mailing and AD received from SIC/PIO/FAA for having received second appeal/complaint.
12. Track progress of your appeal/complaint by visiting tracking system at the website of SIC.
13. Speed post can be tracked and copy of delivery details can be downloaded from www.indiapost.gov.in. Please retain these details for further reference to SIC.
14. Few states have mandated small fee for second appeal. Please visit RTI Rules of the state by referring to www.rti.gov.in and pay the same. Fill in details of payment in the above format.
Note: Unless you are well versed with RTI, it is advisable to consult local NGO/RTI activist for filing first or second appeal to have better result. Services are normally free.
Thanks. Happy RTIing!
Jitendra P. Shah, Junagadh-Gujarat. 09924106490
27032009
“The real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few, but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when abused.” Mahatma Gandhi.
Appeal/Complaint before
STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION
To,
State Chief Information Commissioner
State Information Commission, ________State
________________________________________
________________________________________
As I am aggrieved by decision/ NO decision of Public
Information Officer and/or First Appellate Authority, I hereby
file this appeal/complaint for your kind decision.
1. Details of appellant/complainant
1.1 Full Name:
1.2. Full Address:
1.3 Phone/Cell No.:
1.4 Email ID:
2. Details of PIO:
2.1 Designation:
2.2 Full Address:
2.3 Name of Public Authority:
3. Details of First Appellate Authority [FAA]:
3.1 Designation of the FAA:
3.2 Full Address of FAA:
4. Dates of RTI application/first appeal:
4.1 To CPIO: ________ & mailed on: _________
4.2 To FAA: ________ & mailed on: _________
5. Particulars of Decisions:
5.1 Reference No & Date of PIO’s Decision:
5.2 Reference No & Date of FAA’s Decision:
5.3 Date/s of personal hearing by FAA:
6. Dates of receipt of replies by appellant/complainant from:
6.1 PIO:
6.2 FAA:
7. Details of information sought:
as per enclosed RTI application.
8. Brief facts of the case:
9. Reasons/grounds for this appeal / complaint:
10. Any other information in support of appeal/complaint:
11. Prayer/relief sought for:
A] Full and correct information be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] Information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] PIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] Penalty as per RTI Act be imposed on PIO.
E] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit and breach of my right.
F] Disciplinary action be ordered to be initiated for not complying with the law against PIO & FAA
G] Public Authority be ordered to reimburse traveling and lodging-boarding expenses incurred by me for attending hearing.
H] Hon’ble Commission may order making an entry in service book/annual appraisal report of the concerned PIO & FAA for defying act of the parliament.
I] The hon’ble Commission be pleased to pass such other orders as deemed fit in the interest of justice and spirit of RTI.
12. Grounds for prayer/relief sought for:
13. Personal Presence at hearing: YES / NO
14. Payment of fee [ if prescribed in State RTI Rules] :
Fee of Rs. ____for filing second appeal/complaint is paid as under:
IPO/Bank DD No.________/court fee stamps/non-judicial stamps
Declaration: I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also declare that this matter is not previously filed with this commission nor is pending with any Court or tribunal or authority.
Place: Date: Signature of appellant/complainant
INDEX OF APPEAL/COMPAINT
of Mr._________________ dated ________with SIC
Particulars Page Sr. No. from/ to
1. Original second appeal/complaint
2. Chronology chart
3. Copy of RTI application dtd____
with its enclosures.
4. Copy of proof of mailing RTI application
5. DD/IPO/PS/Cash receipt for filing fees
and other charges.
6. Copy of first appeal dtd.____ with its enclosures
7. Copy of proof of mailing first appeal
8. Postal A.D. card/Acknowledgement letter,
received from PIO & FAA
9. Copy of decision of PIO dated________
10 Copy of decision of FAA dated________
11. Proof of mailing complaint/second
appeal to PIO and FAA
12. Other documents in support:
13. Index
Signature of appellant/complainant
CHRONOLOGICAL CHART OF RTI APPLICATION
of Mr.__________________________ dated ________
Action Date
1. Application mailed to APIO/PIO on
2. Application received by APIO/PIO on
3. Date of receipt of letter for paying charges
3. Date of remitting charges to PIO
3. Date of decision of PIO
4. Date of receipt of decision of PIO
by appellant/complainant
5. First appeal mailed to FAA on
6. Date of receipt of appeal by FAA
7. Date/s of personal hearing by FAA
8. Date of decision of FAA
9. Date of receipt of decision of FAA
by appellant/complainant
10. Date of Second Appeal/complaint
11. Date of mailing copy of second
appeal/ complaint to PIO & FAA
12. Date of mailing Second Appeal /complaint to SIC
Signature of appellant/complainant
Guidelines for filing second appeal/complaint with SIC
1. Few state information commissions [SIC] have prescribed format for second appeal or complaint. Please check from www.rti.gov.in for state-wise details. If format is prescribed, please use the same. Otherwise above form can be used.
2. l in the above appeal/complaint form, index and chronological order of progress. If you are filing appeal remove ‘complaint/complainant’ words. If complaint is being filed, cut words “second appeal/appellant”. Get it typed in double space.
3. Get one photocopy of:
• Original application under RTI with its enclosures
• First appeal with its enclosures
• Bank demand draft/pay slip/postal order/cash receipt used for paying filing fee and other charges
• Copy of demand letter of PIO for charges if any
• Postal proof of mailing original application and first appeal
• Postal AD slips received from PIO and FAA [if received]
• Decisions of PIO and FAA if received.
4. Arrange all papers as per index and then serially number all papers on right hand side top corner. This is one original set of second appeal/complaint.
5. Prepare additional four sets as above by photocopying.
6. Sign each page of appeal, index and chronology chart [all five sets].
7. Self attest all the photocopies by signing under the word “Self Attested”
8. Send one set by UPC post to each of PIO and FAA and attach photocopy of UPC of mail to original, extra copy of second appeal/complaint and your copy after filling details in index/chronology chart.
9. Mail original set and one extra copy of set by Speed AD to the commission. Address can be had from www.rti.gov.in
10. Email to SIC. Details can be obtained from website of concerned SIC, by visiting www.rti.gov.in.
11. Retain one set for your record and reference, with proof of mailing and AD received from SIC/PIO/FAA for having received second appeal/complaint.
12. Track progress of your appeal/complaint by visiting tracking system at the website of SIC.
13. Speed post can be tracked and copy of delivery details can be downloaded from www.indiapost.gov.in. Please retain these details for further reference to SIC.
14. Few states have mandated small fee for second appeal. Please visit RTI Rules of the state by referring to www.rti.gov.in and pay the same. Fill in details of payment in the above format.
Note: Unless you are well versed with RTI, it is advisable to consult local NGO/RTI activist for filing first or second appeal to have better result. Services are normally free.
Thanks. Happy RTIing!
Jitendra P. Shah, Junagadh-Gujarat. 09924106490
27032009
“The real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few, but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when abused.” Mahatma Gandhi.
FIRST APPEAL FOR STATE INFORMATION
FORMAT FOR FIRST APPEAL FOR INFORMATION OF STATE WHERE STATE RTI RULES DO NOT PRESCRIBE FORMAT FOR FIRST APPEAL
________________________________________________________
The Right to Information Act, 2005
First Appeal
Date:
By Registered AD post.
To,
The First Appellate Authority under RTI Act
Dept/Office___________________ _______________________
Sir,
As I am aggrieved by decision/no decision of Public
Information Officer, I hereby file this appeal for your kind decision.
1. Details of appellant
1.1 Full Name :
1.2. Full Address :
1.3 Phone/Cell No. :
1.4 Email ID :
2. Details of PIO:
2.1 Name/Designation:
2.2 Full Address :
2.3 Name of Public Authority:
3. Details of RTI application to PIO:
Date of Application________
Mailed on: _________
by registered/speed post No.________/hand delivery.
Date of receipt by PIO:______________
4. Particulars of payment of appeal filing fee:
Paid Rs. ______by Court fee stamp/non- judicial stamp/IPO/Bank
D.D.No _________
[Please refer guideline No. 4 at the end]
5. Details of information sought:
As per enclosed RTI application
6. Particulars of Decision of PIO:
Letter reference No _________________dated________
Date of receipt of decision by the appellant: ___________
7. Brief facts of the case:
8. Reasons/grounds for this appeal:
9 Any other information in support of appeal:
10. Prayer/relief sought for:
A] Full and correct information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] PIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit.
E] Disciplinary action be initiated for not complying with the law against erring officers.
11. Grounds for prayer/relief sought for:
12. Personal Presence at hearing: YES / NO
13. Enclosures: Photocopies of original RTI application with its enclosures, postal proof of mailing, self attested decision letter of PIO [if received], Original IPO/DD for appeal filing fee.
14. Declaration:
I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also declare that this matter is not previously filed with any information commission nor is pending with any Court or tribunal or authority.
Place: Signature of Appellant
P.S. For informed decision on appeals please refer: 1. Office memorandum No. 10/23/2007-IR dated 09-07-2007 issued by DoPT, Govt. of India and 2. Decision No. CIC/AT/A/2007/01502 dated 24-10- 2008 of CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION New Delhi. Thank you, Sir.
______________________________________________________
Guidelines for filing FIRST APPEAL for State Govt. Information
1. This format has to be used where State RTI Rules do not prescribe format for first appeal. State-wise details are at www.rti.gov.in. Majority of states have not mandated such form, but if it is prescribed, that form should be used. If in doubt, use the above form, which is exhaustive.
2. First appeal has to be filed within 30 days from date of receipt of decision of PIO by the applicant with First Appellate Authority [FAA].
If no reply is received within 30 days [35 days if application is lodged with APIO] from the date of receipt by PIO [APIO], then first appeal has to be filed within 30 days from the date when reply was due from PIO.
2. Find out designation and address of first appellate authority from the decision letter of PIO. If no reply is received, visit the web-site of the govt. dept/office/undertaking and refer RTI icon for these details.
3. Despite above efforts, if you are not in a position to locate details of FAA, address your first appeal as under:
The First Appellate Authority under RTI Act 2005
C/O. Head of _______________Dept/office
and mention address of PIO’s dept/office
4. Some states [like Maharashtra etc] have fixed fee for filing first appeal. For state-wise amount and mode of payment of fee please refer www.rti.gov.in
5. All photocopies of enclosures mentioned in the appeal should be self-attested by the applicant under the word ‘Self Attested’ and his full signature.
6. Retain one set of appeal and postal receipt and AD receipt.
7. You can deliver personally also, but mailing by regd. ad/speed post is preferable. Couriers should be avoided.
8. FAA has to decide within 30 days from the date of receipt of first appeal. You can file second appeal with Central Information Commission, New Delhi within 90 days from the date of receipt of decision of FAA or from date when it was due, if no reply is received.
9. FAA is a senior officer in the office/dept of PIO.
Thanks. Happy RTIing!
Jitendra P. Shah, Junagadh-Gujarat 09924106490
27-03-09
________________________________________________________
The Right to Information Act, 2005
First Appeal
Date:
By Registered AD post.
To,
The First Appellate Authority under RTI Act
Dept/Office___________________ _______________________
Sir,
As I am aggrieved by decision/no decision of Public
Information Officer, I hereby file this appeal for your kind decision.
1. Details of appellant
1.1 Full Name :
1.2. Full Address :
1.3 Phone/Cell No. :
1.4 Email ID :
2. Details of PIO:
2.1 Name/Designation:
2.2 Full Address :
2.3 Name of Public Authority:
3. Details of RTI application to PIO:
Date of Application________
Mailed on: _________
by registered/speed post No.________/hand delivery.
Date of receipt by PIO:______________
4. Particulars of payment of appeal filing fee:
Paid Rs. ______by Court fee stamp/non- judicial stamp/IPO/Bank
D.D.No _________
[Please refer guideline No. 4 at the end]
5. Details of information sought:
As per enclosed RTI application
6. Particulars of Decision of PIO:
Letter reference No _________________dated________
Date of receipt of decision by the appellant: ___________
7. Brief facts of the case:
8. Reasons/grounds for this appeal:
9 Any other information in support of appeal:
10. Prayer/relief sought for:
A] Full and correct information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] PIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit.
E] Disciplinary action be initiated for not complying with the law against erring officers.
11. Grounds for prayer/relief sought for:
12. Personal Presence at hearing: YES / NO
13. Enclosures: Photocopies of original RTI application with its enclosures, postal proof of mailing, self attested decision letter of PIO [if received], Original IPO/DD for appeal filing fee.
14. Declaration:
I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also declare that this matter is not previously filed with any information commission nor is pending with any Court or tribunal or authority.
Place: Signature of Appellant
P.S. For informed decision on appeals please refer: 1. Office memorandum No. 10/23/2007-IR dated 09-07-2007 issued by DoPT, Govt. of India and 2. Decision No. CIC/AT/A/2007/01502 dated 24-10- 2008 of CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION New Delhi. Thank you, Sir.
______________________________________________________
Guidelines for filing FIRST APPEAL for State Govt. Information
1. This format has to be used where State RTI Rules do not prescribe format for first appeal. State-wise details are at www.rti.gov.in. Majority of states have not mandated such form, but if it is prescribed, that form should be used. If in doubt, use the above form, which is exhaustive.
2. First appeal has to be filed within 30 days from date of receipt of decision of PIO by the applicant with First Appellate Authority [FAA].
If no reply is received within 30 days [35 days if application is lodged with APIO] from the date of receipt by PIO [APIO], then first appeal has to be filed within 30 days from the date when reply was due from PIO.
2. Find out designation and address of first appellate authority from the decision letter of PIO. If no reply is received, visit the web-site of the govt. dept/office/undertaking and refer RTI icon for these details.
3. Despite above efforts, if you are not in a position to locate details of FAA, address your first appeal as under:
The First Appellate Authority under RTI Act 2005
C/O. Head of _______________Dept/office
and mention address of PIO’s dept/office
4. Some states [like Maharashtra etc] have fixed fee for filing first appeal. For state-wise amount and mode of payment of fee please refer www.rti.gov.in
5. All photocopies of enclosures mentioned in the appeal should be self-attested by the applicant under the word ‘Self Attested’ and his full signature.
6. Retain one set of appeal and postal receipt and AD receipt.
7. You can deliver personally also, but mailing by regd. ad/speed post is preferable. Couriers should be avoided.
8. FAA has to decide within 30 days from the date of receipt of first appeal. You can file second appeal with Central Information Commission, New Delhi within 90 days from the date of receipt of decision of FAA or from date when it was due, if no reply is received.
9. FAA is a senior officer in the office/dept of PIO.
Thanks. Happy RTIing!
Jitendra P. Shah, Junagadh-Gujarat 09924106490
27-03-09
HARYANA RTI RULES
HARYANA RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES 2005
1. APPLICATION:
The rules provide for a format for application under RTI Act called Form-A, which is annexed herewith.
2. FEES:
A. Application fee: Rs.50/- to be paid by bank’s demand draft or pay order or Indian Postal Order [IPO] or in cash against receipt or through treasury challan. Applicants holding BPL certificate need not pay any application fee.
Payment by IPO should be preferred being cheap and convenient. IPO should be in favour of “Accounts Officer, [mention name of public authority i.e. govt dept/organization etc]” and should be made payable at the place where application is sent.
B. Other charges: Information in A-3 or A-4 size paper….Rs.10 per page, Large size: actual cost, publications: actual cost. CD Rs.100/- per CD. Inspection: Rs.10/- each fifteen minutes or part of it, with first hour free.
3. APPEALS:
Rules do not provide for formats for first appeal, second appeal/complaint. No fees are charged for appeals.
Suggested formats for appeals/complaint are annexed hereunder.
4. Address of State Information Commission, Haryana:
State Information Commission, Haryana,
SCO No. 70-71, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh.
5. Contact details of Commission:
Telephone No. 0172-2726568, Fax No. 0172-2783834
Website: http://cicharyana.gov.in/
6. NGO/Individuals active in HARYANA for RTI:
Pardeep Singh Rapria, Advocate
State President cum Legal Advisor,
HARYANA NYAY MANCH
Mobile in Delhi : +-91-9999212148
Mobile in Haryana:+ -91-9896040307
______________________________________________________
7. HARYANA State Format for RTI Application:
The Right to Information Act, 2005
Form A [See rule 3 (1)]
To
The State Public Information Officer/
State Assistant Public Information Officer,
(Name of the office with address)
1. Full name of the applicant:
2. Address:
3. Particulars of information required:-
(i) Subject matter of information*
(ii) The period to which the information relates**
(iii) Description of the information required***
(iv) Whether information is required by post or in person
(the actual postal charges shall be included in addition to the fees.)
(v) In case by post (Ordinary, Registered or Speed)
4. IPO No. ____________for Rs.50/- is enclosed.
Place :
Date:
Signature of the Applicant.
* Broad category of the subject to be indicated (such as Grant/Government land/ Service matters/Licenses etc.)
** Relevant period for which information is required to be indicated.
*** Specific details of the information are required to be indicated.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Received your application dated _______________ ,-- vide Diary No.______________ dated _____________ .
(Signature)
State Public Information Officer/ State Assistant Public Information Officer, Name of the Department/Office
_____________________________________________________
8. HARYANA State Format for First Appeal:
The Right to Information Act, 2005
First Appeal
Date:______________
To
The Appellate Authority By regd AD post
(Department/office)………………
Sir,
As I have not received any decision/As I am aggrieved by the decision of the Public Information Officer…………, I hereby file this appeal. The particulars of my application are as under:
1. Name of the appellant :
2. Address of appellant :
3. (A) Designation of the State Public Information Officer :
Address of State Public Information Officer:
(B) Department/office and address :
(C) Particulars of the decision against which the
appeal is preferred including the No. &
Date of such decision.
4. Date of application submitted in the Form A :
5. Details of Information sought: as per enclosed form A
6. Reasons for Appeal:
7. Brief facts of the case.
8. Prayer/relief’s sought for :
A] The information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] CPIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit.
E] Disciplinary action be initiated for not complying with the law against erring officers.
9. Enclosures: Self attested copies of RTI application, reply of SPIO [if received], postal proof of mailing RTI application.
I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and brief.
Place Signature of Appellant
___________________________________________________
9. HARYANA State suggested format for second appeal/complaint:
SEOND APPEAL/COMPLAINT
TO STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, HARYANA
Date: By speed post AD
To,
State Chief Information Commissioner,
State Information Commission, Haryana,
SCO No. 70-71, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh.
Respected Sir,
As I have not received any decision/As I am aggrieved by the decision of the PIO & First Appellate Authority, I here by file this second appeal/complaint for your kind consideration. The particulars are as under:
[1) Full name of the Applicant :
[2] Address of Applicant with
phone No. and email ID if any :
(3) Name and address of StatePublic Information Officer:
No. and date of reply if received:
(4) Name and address of the First Appellate Authority:
No. and date of reply if received:
[5] Date of receipt of order of
first appellate authority :
(6) Particulars of information sought- as per enclosed RTI application
(7) Brief facts and grounds for appeal:
[8] PRAYER/Relief:
A] The information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] CPIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] Penalty as per RTI Act be imposed on PIO.
E] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit and breach of my right.
F] Disciplinary action be ordered to be initiated for not complying with the law against PIO & FAA
G] Public Authority be ordered to reimburse traveling and lodging-boarding expenses incurred by me for attending hearing.
H] Hon’ble Commission may order making an entry in service book/annual appraisal report of the concerned PIO & FAA for defying act of the parliament.
I] The hon’ble Commission be pleased to pass such other orders as deemed fit in the interest of justice and spirit of RTI.
(9) Enclosures: Self attested photo copies of the following documents :
A. Application in form A dated________ with its enclosures if any,
B. Reply dated ________of PIO if received, C. First Appeal dated ________D. Reply dated_______ to first appeal, if received, E. Postal proof of posting of Form A and first appeal.
[10]. Verification: I the undersigned hereby state that the information and particulars given here-in-above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place : Signature of Appellant/Complainant
1. APPLICATION:
The rules provide for a format for application under RTI Act called Form-A, which is annexed herewith.
2. FEES:
A. Application fee: Rs.50/- to be paid by bank’s demand draft or pay order or Indian Postal Order [IPO] or in cash against receipt or through treasury challan. Applicants holding BPL certificate need not pay any application fee.
Payment by IPO should be preferred being cheap and convenient. IPO should be in favour of “Accounts Officer, [mention name of public authority i.e. govt dept/organization etc]” and should be made payable at the place where application is sent.
B. Other charges: Information in A-3 or A-4 size paper….Rs.10 per page, Large size: actual cost, publications: actual cost. CD Rs.100/- per CD. Inspection: Rs.10/- each fifteen minutes or part of it, with first hour free.
3. APPEALS:
Rules do not provide for formats for first appeal, second appeal/complaint. No fees are charged for appeals.
Suggested formats for appeals/complaint are annexed hereunder.
4. Address of State Information Commission, Haryana:
State Information Commission, Haryana,
SCO No. 70-71, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh.
5. Contact details of Commission:
Telephone No. 0172-2726568, Fax No. 0172-2783834
Website: http://cicharyana.gov.in/
6. NGO/Individuals active in HARYANA for RTI:
Pardeep Singh Rapria, Advocate
State President cum Legal Advisor,
HARYANA NYAY MANCH
Mobile in Delhi : +-91-9999212148
Mobile in Haryana:+ -91-9896040307
______________________________________________________
7. HARYANA State Format for RTI Application:
The Right to Information Act, 2005
Form A [See rule 3 (1)]
To
The State Public Information Officer/
State Assistant Public Information Officer,
(Name of the office with address)
1. Full name of the applicant:
2. Address:
3. Particulars of information required:-
(i) Subject matter of information*
(ii) The period to which the information relates**
(iii) Description of the information required***
(iv) Whether information is required by post or in person
(the actual postal charges shall be included in addition to the fees.)
(v) In case by post (Ordinary, Registered or Speed)
4. IPO No. ____________for Rs.50/- is enclosed.
Place :
Date:
Signature of the Applicant.
* Broad category of the subject to be indicated (such as Grant/Government land/ Service matters/Licenses etc.)
** Relevant period for which information is required to be indicated.
*** Specific details of the information are required to be indicated.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Received your application dated _______________ ,-- vide Diary No.______________ dated _____________ .
(Signature)
State Public Information Officer/ State Assistant Public Information Officer, Name of the Department/Office
_____________________________________________________
8. HARYANA State Format for First Appeal:
The Right to Information Act, 2005
First Appeal
Date:______________
To
The Appellate Authority By regd AD post
(Department/office)………………
Sir,
As I have not received any decision/As I am aggrieved by the decision of the Public Information Officer…………, I hereby file this appeal. The particulars of my application are as under:
1. Name of the appellant :
2. Address of appellant :
3. (A) Designation of the State Public Information Officer :
Address of State Public Information Officer:
(B) Department/office and address :
(C) Particulars of the decision against which the
appeal is preferred including the No. &
Date of such decision.
4. Date of application submitted in the Form A :
5. Details of Information sought: as per enclosed form A
6. Reasons for Appeal:
7. Brief facts of the case.
8. Prayer/relief’s sought for :
A] The information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] CPIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit.
E] Disciplinary action be initiated for not complying with the law against erring officers.
9. Enclosures: Self attested copies of RTI application, reply of SPIO [if received], postal proof of mailing RTI application.
I hereby state that the information and particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and brief.
Place Signature of Appellant
___________________________________________________
9. HARYANA State suggested format for second appeal/complaint:
SEOND APPEAL/COMPLAINT
TO STATE INFORMATION COMMISSION, HARYANA
Date: By speed post AD
To,
State Chief Information Commissioner,
State Information Commission, Haryana,
SCO No. 70-71, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh.
Respected Sir,
As I have not received any decision/As I am aggrieved by the decision of the PIO & First Appellate Authority, I here by file this second appeal/complaint for your kind consideration. The particulars are as under:
[1) Full name of the Applicant :
[2] Address of Applicant with
phone No. and email ID if any :
(3) Name and address of StatePublic Information Officer:
No. and date of reply if received:
(4) Name and address of the First Appellate Authority:
No. and date of reply if received:
[5] Date of receipt of order of
first appellate authority :
(6) Particulars of information sought- as per enclosed RTI application
(7) Brief facts and grounds for appeal:
[8] PRAYER/Relief:
A] The information sought be ordered to be supplied immediately by registered post at my address.
B] The information be now supplied to me free of cost.
C] CPIO be advised to permit inspection of record, as requested by me. [if applicable]
D] Penalty as per RTI Act be imposed on PIO.
E] I should be fully compensated for not supplying information in prescribed time limit and breach of my right.
F] Disciplinary action be ordered to be initiated for not complying with the law against PIO & FAA
G] Public Authority be ordered to reimburse traveling and lodging-boarding expenses incurred by me for attending hearing.
H] Hon’ble Commission may order making an entry in service book/annual appraisal report of the concerned PIO & FAA for defying act of the parliament.
I] The hon’ble Commission be pleased to pass such other orders as deemed fit in the interest of justice and spirit of RTI.
(9) Enclosures: Self attested photo copies of the following documents :
A. Application in form A dated________ with its enclosures if any,
B. Reply dated ________of PIO if received, C. First Appeal dated ________D. Reply dated_______ to first appeal, if received, E. Postal proof of posting of Form A and first appeal.
[10]. Verification: I the undersigned hereby state that the information and particulars given here-in-above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place : Signature of Appellant/Complainant
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