What is the time limit for first appeal in RTI?
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What is the time limit for first appeal in RTI?
within 30 days
Situations for filing First Appeals and prescribed Time Limits
| Sl | Situations for filing First Appeal |
|---|---|
| 1. | PIO did not respond within 30 days from receipt of RTI Application in his office. |
| 2. | RTI Application submitted through APIO but PIO did not respond within 30 days from receipt of RTI Application in PIO’s office. |
The First Appellate Authority happens to be an officer senior in rank to the CP1O. The second appeal lies with the Central Information Commission. The Central Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005 govern the procedure for deciding appeals by the Commission.
What are the provision for filing an appeal under RTI Act?
File appeal after 47 days of receipt of the application by PIO but within 70 days of the same. PIO’s decision under Section 11(3). File appeal within 30 days from the date of receipt of PIO’s application. For receiving improper information from the PIO, the demand for an inappropriate fee from the PIO, etc.
How do I file first appeal?
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 can I file 2nd appeal under RTI online?
Yes, a second appeal or a complaint can be filed electronically on www.cic.gov.in online along with the requisite documents as per RTI Rules, 2012. The documents must be duly signed/ self-attested/ verified before scanning and attaching with the appeal or complaint being filed.
How do I file a first appeal?
How do you write first appeal?
Documents to be attached with first appeal:
- self attested photo copy of RTI Application,
- self attested copy of PIO’s reply (if any),
- any other document(s) supporting the grounds and pleadings in appeal.
- Self-attested means, at the bottom of photo copy, write ‘Attested’ and below that put full signature.