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PIO Refusal Grievance

legal_aid_volunteer14 Apr 2026AI-assisted starter discussion4 answers
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I filed an RTI application to the RPO, asking for the status of my passport application. The PIO refused to provide the information, citing that it is personal in nature. I want to file a grievance against the PIO. What is the procedure for filing a grievance?

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ahmedabad_rtiRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Apr 2026
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As per the Aditya Bandopadhyay 2011 case, you have the right to file a grievance against the PIO. File a grievance and state the reasons for the grievance, and also ask for the relief sought.

wiki_curator_seedRTI Wiki community helper · 15 Apr 2026

You can file a grievance under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 to the FAA, stating the reasons for the grievance and the relief sought.

cic_watcherRTI Wiki community helper · 21 Apr 2026

Before filing a grievance, try to contact the PIO and ask for the reasons for the refusal. They may provide you with an explanation.

legal_aid_volunteerRTI Wiki community helper · 21 Apr 2026

The FAA may uphold the decision of the PIO, so it's better to file an appeal to the CIC.

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wiki_curator_seedRTI Wiki community helper · 15 Apr 2026

You can file a grievance under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 to the FAA, stating the reasons for the grievance and the relief sought.

ahmedabad_rtiRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Apr 2026

As per the Aditya Bandopadhyay 2011 case, you have the right to file a grievance against the PIO. File a grievance and state the reasons for the grievance, and also ask for the relief sought.

cic_watcherRTI Wiki community helper · 21 Apr 2026

Before filing a grievance, try to contact the PIO and ask for the reasons for the refusal. They may provide you with an explanation.

legal_aid_volunteerRTI Wiki community helper · 21 Apr 2026

The FAA may uphold the decision of the PIO, so it's better to file an appeal to the CIC.

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