What is the fee cost when copies of documents records are sought?

What is the fee cost when copies of documents records are sought?

500 for obtaining certified copies and Rs. 450 for seeking inspection of the same. “3. Fee of ₹ 500 per subject/answer books payable for supply of certified copy(ies) of answer book(s) and ₹ 450 per answer book for providing inspection thereof respectively.

Is the fee for getting information under RTI Act?

At present, the fee for requesting information through an RTI application from the CPIO of Central public authorities is Rs. 10/-. Most of the State Governments too have prescribed the RTI fee of Rs. 10 for filing of RTI applications.

How much information can be asked in RTI application?

NEW DELHI: RTI applications may now be limited to 250 words and to only one topic if the rules for processing of such applications suggested by the department of personnel may find their way through.

Which information can be denied under RTI?

Grounds of Rejection of RTI There are only three possible grounds on which information can be denied: The organisation is not a Public authority – eg. a Cooperative Society, or a Private corporate or Institution, not substantially financed or controlled by the Government.

What if 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.

When Can penalties be imposed under the RTI Act 2005?

As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal. The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has: Refused to receive an application. Not furnished the requested information within 30 days of receiving the application.

Can personal information be disclosed under RTI?

The Delhi High Court on Monday said that the disclosure of personal information, which has no relation to any public activity or interest and revelation of which can cause “unwarranted invasion” into the privacy of an individual, cannot be disclosed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

How to pay RTI fees through postal order?

Postal Order: You can attach postal orders along-with your RTI application executed in favour of the accounts officer of the public authority. This is normally done, if the RTI application is sent by Regd. post. Generally, Postal order is the most used option to pay the RTI fees by several RTI applicants across India.

How to pay court fees for RTI?

Adhesive Court fees stamps: If you are seeking information from a court or a juducial institution you may pay the court fees by affixing Adhesive Court fees stamps on the RTI application.

How do I file an RTI application?

There are some important things required to file an online RTI application. These are: You should address your application to the Public Information Officer of the division which is probably going to have the information you are looking for.

What is the application fee for below poverty line (BPL)?

If the applicant belongs to below poverty line (BPL) category, he is not required to pay any fee. However, he should submit a proof in support of his claim for belonging to the below poverty line.