Refund of RTI fee in case of unsuccessful application
If my RTI application is rejected, can I get a refund of the fee? What are the provisions for fee refund?
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3 answersAs per the RTI Act 2005, there is no provision for refund of the fee in case of an unsuccessful application. The fee is non-refundable, and you should ensure that your application is complete and accurate before submitting it.
The fee refund is discretionary and depends on the public authority. You should contact the PIO for more information.
You can get a refund of the fee if your application is rejected. You should file a first appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 and request for a fee refund.
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The fee refund is discretionary and depends on the public authority. You should contact the PIO for more information.
You can get a refund of the fee if your application is rejected. You should file a first appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 and request for a fee refund.
As per the RTI Act 2005, there is no provision for refund of the fee in case of an unsuccessful application. The fee is non-refundable, and you should ensure that your application is complete and accurate before submitting it.
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