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Who is exempted from paying RTI fee?
No RTI fee is required to be paid by any citizen who is below poverty line as per RTI Rules, 2012. However, the applicant must attach a copy of the certificate issued by the appropriate government in this regard, alongwith the application.
Is there any fee required to file RTI?
The fee for seeking/obtaining information for 2015-16 is Rs. 17,294/-. If the applicant belongs to below poverty line (BPL) category, he is not required to pay any fee.
In which state there is a charge of Rs 10 for RTI application?
| State | Documents | |
|---|---|---|
| Haryana | Rs 10/- | Do |
| Himachal Pradesh | Rs 10/- | Do |
| Jharkhand | Rs 2/- | Do |
| Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalalya, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Tripura, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal | Rs 2/- | Actual charges |
What if RTI is not answered in 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.
What is an RTI charge?
Right to Information. The current application fee for an application under the RTI Act is – $52.60. This fee cannot be waived. An agency or Minister may impose processing charges on searching for or retrieving documents, and making, or doing things related to making, a decision about an application.
Which information Cannot be given in 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.
What happens if RTI fee is not paid?
The CPIO has every authority to collect the fee prescribed. But when IPO indicates that Rs 10 paid to Government of India, the RTI application cannot be considered as without payment. Even non-payment of fee cannot be a ground for rejection of RTI application.
What is the fee for online RTI?
₹ 10
Online RTI Request Form
| You are required to pay the RTI fee of ₹ 10 | |
|---|---|
| * Text for RTI Request application | |
| Supporting document (only pdf upto 1 MB) (Upload the proof of BPL status) | |
| * Enter security code | Refresh |
How can I cancel my RTI application?
For Cancellations please contact the us via contact us link. If the matter is not related to RTI Act 2005 but the customer has paid for the service then customer is liable to inform the same to us within 1 business day. We will cancel the service & refund the amount after deduction of 25\% charge within 7 business days.
How do I pay RTI fees offline?
if required, one can also seek a document or its excerpt which will be charged at a nominal fee of Rs. 2 per page. To file the request, pay Rs. 10 in cash or through bank draft or money order or court fee stamp.
When should RTI be submitted?
At the end of the tax year Under RTI, you still need to send a year end submission but it is quite simple, as you have already sent details of your employees. You should send your year end RTI submission by 19th April, as follows: Click the ‘Finish Tax Year’ option and follow the instructions on screen.
Can salary details be given under RTI?
Other Terms:- Several CIC orders and court judgments have held that Few phases of the salary of an employee can be revealed under the RTI Act. and also the Commissioner admitted that the salary information of employees in the department is to be revealed.
Who gets exemption in RTI fee for BPL card?
One who has BPL card gets exemption in RTI fee. In other way, the person holding a BPL card need not pay any fee with an RTI application.
How to pay fees with RTI application?
This is How you can pay Fees with RTI application: You may pay fees by one or more ways that are available for payment to general public. It may be by cash, postal order, DD, court fees tickets etc. Postal Order: You can attach postal orders along-with your RTI application executed in favour of the accounts officer of the public authority.
What is the RTI fee for requesting information through cpio?
The RTI Act, 2005 prescribes that an RTI applicant is entitled to be charged only such fees as are reasonable. 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.
Can I waive the RTI application fee on grounds of financial hardship?
No. Section 24 (2) of the RTI Act states that the application fee must accompany an application. Even if the applicant is eligible for a waiver of the processing and access charges on the grounds of financial hardship, there are no provisions in the RTI Act which allow for the application fee to be waived in any circumstances.