I filed a first appeal with the FAA, but the order was not in my favour. Now, I want to file a second appeal with the CIC. What is the time limit for filing a second appeal, and what are the consequences of filing a late appeal?
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- practitioner_urban19 Apr 2026Needs improvement
I filed an RTI application with the PIO of a government department to get information about the details of a contract awarded to a private company. The PIO refused to provide the information, citing that it was confidential and exempt under §8(1)(d) of the RTI Act. I filed a first appeal, but the FAA upheld the PIO's decision. Now, I want to file a second appeal with the CIC. Can I challenge the PIO's decision and what are my chances of getting the information?
beneficiary_seeker18 Apr 2026Needs improvementI filed a second appeal with the CIC, and I have been asked to appear for a hearing. What is the hearing process like, and what can I expect during the hearing?
cic_watcher16 Apr 2026Needs improvementI filed a first appeal with the FAA, but the order was not in my favour. Now, I want to file a second appeal with the CIC. What are the grounds for filing a second appeal, and what evidence do I need to provide?
bengaluru_rti_user2 Apr 2026Needs improvementI filed an RTI application with the PIO of a government department to get information about the details of a project. The PIO replied, but the information was incomplete. I filed a first appeal, but the FAA did not provide a satisfactory order. Now, I want to file a second appeal with the CIC. What evidence do I need to provide to support my appeal?
chennai_rti_seeker16 Mar 2026Needs improvementI had filed an RTI application with the PIO of my local municipality to get information about the status of a road construction project in my area. The PIO replied, but the information was incomplete. I filed a first appeal with the FAA, but the order was not in my favour. Now, I want to file a second appeal with the CIC. What is the process and what are the documents required? Please help me with the format of the appeal and the fees to be paid.
cic_watcher3 Mar 2026Needs improvementI want to file a second appeal with the CIC, but I am not sure about the format. What is the required format for a second appeal, and what information do I need to provide?
delhi_rti_filer27 Feb 2026Needs improvementI filed an RTI application with the PIO of a government hospital to get information about the number of patients treated in the hospital. The PIO replied, but the information was incomplete. I filed a first appeal, but the FAA did not provide a satisfactory order. I then filed a second appeal with the CIC, which directed the PIO to provide the complete information. I finally received the information after a long battle. What are the key takeaways from my experience?
chennai_rti_seeker22 Feb 2026Needs improvementI filed a second appeal with the CIC, and I want to know about the CIC's decision-making process. What are the factors that the CIC considers when making a decision, and what are the possible outcomes of a second appeal?
public_record_hunter14 Feb 2026Needs improvementI filed a second appeal with the CIC, and I want to know about the powers of the CIC under §19(8) of the RTI Act. What can the CIC do, and how can I use these powers to my advantage?
public_record_hunter9 Feb 2026Needs improvement