What if my RTI is not answered?

If the applicant does not receive the response for the RTI, within 30 days (or 35 days in case the application was transferred to another department or was submitted to APIO) of submitting the application, then the applicant can file for an appeal.

On what grounds RTI application can be rejected?

All RTI laws permit applications to be rejected if they fall within the exemptions clauses of the Act. Some State laws (but not the Central Act) allow applications to be rejected if the information requested has already been published, for example, as a book or on the internet.

What is the time limit for the authority to respond to a RTI request?

RTI act guarantees that the PIO should respond to an application within 30 days.

What if information is not received within stipulated time period?

The RTI Act states that SICs and CICs are entitled to entertain RTI applicants’ complaints in case they do not receive an order within a stipulated time frame. In case reply is received and RTI applicant is not satisfied, then the RTI applicant will have to file first appeal.

What is the procedure to get information under RTI?

Process to access information under RTI

1. Submit 1st appeal application.
2. Submit 2nd appeal application.
3. Submit online application to CIC.
4. Drafting an RTI Application.

How can I get information under RTI Act?

An applicant who desires to obtain any information under the RTI Act can make a request through this Web Portal to the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. On clicking at “Submit Request”, the applicant has to fill the required details on the page that will appear.

Can I get personal information under RTI?

“Section 8 (of RTI Act) has categorically mentioned that personal information cannot be supplied … which has no relation to any public activity,” said the court. “The release of this information will cause an unwarranted invasion of the privacy of the individuals.

How can I cancel my RTI application?

For Cancellations please contact the us via contact us link. If the matter is not related to RTI Act 2005 but the customer has paid for the service then customer is liable to inform the same to us within 1 business day. We will cancel the service & refund the amount after deduction of 25\% charge within 7 business days.

In which of the following ways an RTI can be filed?

First appeal can also be filed online. An applicant who desires to obtain any information under the RTI Act can make a request through this Web Portal to the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. On clicking at “Submit Request”, the applicant has to fill the required details on the page that will appear.

Can I ask for a fine for RTI application?

You cannot ask for the fine. In case no reply is received within 30 days of filing RTI application, you should file first appeal within 30 days from the date the reply should have been received. Thus it should be within 60 days from date of submission of RTI application. You have to add 10 days for both side postal transit period.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal in RTI?

In case no reply is received within 30 days of filing RTI application, you should file first appeal within 30 days from the date the reply should have been received. Thus it should be within 60 days from date of submission of RTI application. You have to add 10 days for both side postal transit period.

When will I receive my RTI reply from the Pio?

PIO should be sending you the RTI reply within a time period of 30 days. These 30 days are counted from the date your RTI Application was received by the PIO. It is mandatory for the PIO to reply to your RTI application within this time period.

How long does it take for RTI to be received?

Once you send your application, the PIO might receive your RTI application within 7-10 days. These delays might be more if you have addressed your application incorrectly or due to service delays from India Post. Once the PIO has received your RTI application, you can calculate 30 days from that date.