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  • My account was frozen by the bank due to some suspicious transactions. I filed an RTI to the bank to know the reason for freezing my account, but the PIO refused to provide the information, citing §8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. Is this correct? Can I appeal against this decision?

    jaipur_rti23 Apr 2026Starter discussionBest solutionNeeds improvement
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  • I filed an RTI with the district collector asking for the details of the polling booth in my area, including the location and the number of voters. However, the PIO refused to provide the information citing §8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. Is this justified?

    civic_advocate7 Apr 2026Starter discussionBest solutionNeeds improvement
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  • I filed an RTI application to obtain information on the IAY legacy data, but the PIO refused to provide the information, stating that it is not available. I believe that the PIO is hiding information and I want to know what I can do next.

    lucknow_rti22 Mar 2026Starter discussionBest solutionNeeds improvement
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  • I filed an RTI application asking for the duty roster of doctors in a government hospital, but the PIO refused to provide it, citing §8(1)(j) of the RTI Act 2005. I think this is not a valid reason. Can someone please help me draft a first appeal to the Appellate Authority?

    delhi_rti_filer9 Mar 2026Starter discussionBest solutionNeeds improvement
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  • I filed an RTI application asking for the information about the sanitation facilities in a government hospital, but the PIO refused to provide it, citing §8(1)(j) of the RTI Act 2005. I think this is not a valid reason. Can someone please help me draft a first appeal to the Appellate Authority?

    chennai_rti_seeker6 Mar 2026Starter discussionBest solutionNeeds improvement
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