Can we call Cpio IN RTI?

The term of CPIO is not mentioned in Section 6(3). However, since the Act requires the RTI applicant to file the RTI application to the CPIO and the CPIO to dispose of the RTI application, transfer of the RTI application too being a form of disposal, the CPIO alone should transfer.

What happens if RTI reply not received within 30 days?

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.

Who will appoint CPIO?

While the CPIO is appointed in Central Public Authorities, the SPIO is appointed in the State Public Authorities. Rank of the CPIO not specified: The RTI Act has not specified the rank of the CPIO, it has only provided that the Public Authority will appoint ‘officers’ as CPIO.

How do you get information from public authorities?

Request for information under Right to Information Act- 2005 You can seek information under RTI Act- 2005 from any Public Authority (government organization or government aided organization) Application can be handwritten or typed.

Can RTI application be filed online?

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.

How much time does it take for RTI reply?

within 30 days
RTI act guarantees that the PIO should respond to an application within 30 days. However in some cases, users never get the information sought.

Who can appoint CPIO?

There is thus, no limit on the number of the CPIOs which can be appointed by a Public Authority. For instance, the State Bank of India has appointed 897 officers as the Central Public Information Officers. While the CPIO is appointed in Central Public Authorities, the SPIO is appointed in the State Public Authorities.

Who is deemed Cpio?

Who is Deemed PIO. The Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may seek the assistance of any other officer as he or she considers it necessary for the proper discharge of his or her duties.