How to file RTI ( Right to Information) in Indian System
RTI stands for Right to Information. This law was enacted in our country in 200, allowing you to request information from the government and any department. That is usually what people are aware of. This is why, in most cases, people write their questions on plain paper and send them to the appropriate department, but their answers are not received because the RTI is not filed properly. Today, we're going to show you how to properly write an RTI application so that you can take advantage of it.
Do you know ??
- You can get information by asking any question from the government through RTI. You can check any government document with RTI
- You can get an attested copy of the document through RTI.
- With RTI, you can get a sample of the material used in government work.
- With RTI you can inspect any work.
Which section is of our use in RTI?
- Section 6(1) - is the section for writing RTI application.
- Section 6(3) - If your application has gone to the wrong department. It will be sent to the right department under section 6(3) within 5 days.
- Section 7(5) - According to this section, BPL card holders do not have to pay any RTI fee.
- Section 7 (6) - According to this section, if the RTI reply is not received within 30 days
- So the information will be given free of cost.
- Section 18 - If any officer does not respond, then his complaint should be given to the information officer.
- Section 8 - According to this, that information will not be given in RTI which is a threat to the integrity and security of the country or affects the internal investigation of the department.
- Section 19(1) - According to the section, you can make the first appeal to the first appellate authority.
- Section 19 (3) - If the answer to your first appeal is not received, then with the help of this section, you can make a second appeal within 90 days.
- Appeal to the Appellate Authority.
How to write RTI
For this you take a plain paper and leave a space of 1 inch from the corner and write your RTI in the format given below
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Application under section 6(1) and 6(3) of Right to Information 2005.
To,
Officer Post / Public Information Officer
Department Name.............
Subject - Information related to ................ under RTI Act 2005.
Write your question here.
1-...............................
2-...............................
3- ..............................
4-...............................
I am submitting a separate postal order number of Rs.
Or
I am BPL I am a card holder. Therefore, I am free from all dues. My BPL card number is ..............
If the information sought is related to your department/office
If not, taking cognizance of Section 6(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, my application will be sent to the concerned Public Information Officer within five days.
Transfer within the time limit. Also, under the provisions of the Act
While providing information, the name and address of the First Appellate Officer must be mentioned.
Sincerely
Name:....................
Clue:.....................
Phone No:..................
Signature...................
After writing all this put your signature.
You pay Rs 20 for asking for information from the center and Rs 2 for asking for a copy of a paper.
Every state's RTI fee is different, which you can find out.
