How can I file RTI First appeal?

For making an appeal to the first Appellate Authority, the applicant has to click at “Submit First Appeal” and fill up the page that will appear. The registration number of original application has to be used for reference. As per RTI Act, no fee has to be paid for first appeal.

Can RTI be filed by hand?

Application along with requisite fee as prescribed under the RTI Act, 2005, can be made either by Post or by Hand . Centrally to the Nodal CPIO in case of Department of Science & Technology and directly to the concerned CPIO in case of Subordinate Offices/AI/Professional Bodies under the Department.

What if my RTI application for information has been rejected?

If your RTI application for information has been rejected and the Public Information Officer (PIO) has declined to provide the necessary information to you, citing the reason that, Information sought for is the Third Party Information.

Who is a third party under the RTI?

As stated in Section 2 (n) of the RTI Act, 2005, ‘third party’ means a person other than the citizen making a request for information and includes a ‘public authority’. Public authorities have designated some of its officers as Public Information Officers.

What is rtrti Act?

RTI Act, 2005 maintains a perfect balance and the welfare of every party concerned is taken into consideration. This provision is specifically added in the act with the view that some dishonest seeker of information may not misuse any personal information related to a person/Third Party.

Can a public information officer reject a request for information?

It can be rejected under Section 8 (1) and Section 9. Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer can reject the receipt of the request if the information demanded affects the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the country.