Additional fees for inspection and copying of documents
I filed an RTI application and the PIO has asked me to pay an additional fee of ₹50 for inspection and copying of documents. Is this allowed? What can I do?
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3 answersAs per §7(3) of the RTI Act 2005, the PIO can charge additional fees for inspection and copying of documents. However, the fee should be reasonable and as per the prescribed rates.
The PIO cannot charge additional fees. You can file a first appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 against the PIO's decision.
You should pay the additional fee. It's a standard practice for PIOs to charge additional fees for inspection and copying of documents.
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The PIO cannot charge additional fees. You can file a first appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 against the PIO's decision.
As per §7(3) of the RTI Act 2005, the PIO can charge additional fees for inspection and copying of documents. However, the fee should be reasonable and as per the prescribed rates.
You should pay the additional fee. It's a standard practice for PIOs to charge additional fees for inspection and copying of documents.
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