Grievance against PIO for delay in responding to RTI
I filed an RTI to my bank, but the PIO has not responded to my application even after 30 days. Can I file a grievance against the PIO for delay in responding to my RTI? What is the procedure for filing a grievance?
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3 repliesYes, you can file a grievance against the PIO for delay in responding to your RTI. According to §20 of the RTI Act, you can file a complaint to the Appellate Authority, citing the delay in responding to your RTI application. You should mention the date of filing the RTI application and the date by which the response was due.
The procedure for filing a grievance is to submit a written application to the Appellate Authority, within 30 days of the date by which the response was due. You should provide all the necessary documents and evidence to support your grievance, including the RTI application and the date of filing.
Before filing a grievance, you can try to contact the PIO and remind them of the delay in responding to your RTI application. Sometimes, PIOs respond to reminders and provide the information. If they don't respond, then you can file a grievance to the Appellate Authority, as suggested by the other members.