RTI Wiki topic
RTI applications rejected or ignored, first and second appeals, and PIO problems.
3 questions in RTI & Information
I want to file an RTI with the election commission asking for the details of the electoral rolls in my constituency. Can someone guide me on how to do this? What are the fees and the address to send the application to?
I applied for a voter ID card but it's been 2 months and I haven't received it. Can someone guide me on how to file an RTI to find out the status of my application?
Sir, My RTI application was rejected under commercial confidence from BHEL which was appealed to CIC. In the CIC presented complete written arguments requesting details of Materials including Free Supplied, Used for the work, Wastages, Return, and penalty levied for non return of material, And these information are represented in quantity only not commercial information. During the Hearing, I presented every details, and argued that quantities of the steel to be provided under RTI. However, CIC decided that Quantity of Steel supplied to be provided and ordered the PIO to disclose this information. My Request in the RTI was not addressed. I have already known from the tender clauses stated that BHEL has supplied XX quantity which was also submitted in the RTI/Appeal application. But now CIC ordering that Supply quantity to be disclosed to appellant. Now with this CIC decision my RTI query is still not addressed. What next, Can I file a complaint/appeal with the CIC itself or WP to High-Court. Please do let me know. Thanks.
A rejected RTI is challenged by checking whether the refusal cites a valid Section 8 or 9 exemption with reasons, then filing a First Appeal within 30 days under Section 19(1) and, if needed, a Second Appeal to the Information Commission within 90 days under Section 19(3).
Read the stepsIf the PIO does not reply to your RTI within 30 days, the law treats it as a deemed refusal, so you can file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) within 30 days and, if still ignored, a Second Appeal to the Information Commission under Section 19(3).
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