How to prepare RTI Application?
A citizen can file RTI Application (in Urdu or English) on a plain paper or on prescribed application form stating as follows;
- The name of the public body with office where requisite information is held / parked,
- The particulars of PIO concerned, if known,
- The particulars of head of administrative unit, if known,
- Precise detail of requisite information,
- The information includes certified copy, mere inspection of a document and a query,
- Since the time limit for provision of information is 14 days therefore, reasonable quantity of information which can be provided within 14 days may be requested through one RTI application,
- Avoid unnecessary details or reasons for obtaining information (law does not require to state reasons),
- Indicate the requisite form for getting information (hard / soft copy, electronically, CD, physical inspection etc.)
- Name and mailing address / contacts (telephone, e-mail etc.)
How to submit RTI Application?
- By hand in the office of PIO
- Through resitered post addressed to PIO
- To forward electronically
Possible Actions
A Public Information Officer (PIO) can take following actions on your RTI application:
- To provide you the information you requested (in the format you asked for) along with a certificate (dated, stamped and signed by PIO) stating that the information is correct,
- To inform you in writing if the requisite information cannot be provided for being exempted under section 13 of the Act (or some other reason, e.g. it could not be found),
- To inform you that the requisite information is in custody of another public body. In such cases, the PIO has to transfer your RTI application to the public body concerned u/s 11 of the Act and to inform you in writing.
You will get information as per the following timelines:
Timeline
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Responsibility
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Within 14 working days of receipt of application
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PIO (Public Information Officers)
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Additional 14 days if so required
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Responding to Urgent RTI Requests(if life or liberty of a person at stake) | PIO (Public Information Officers) |
Timeline | Responsibility |
Within 2 working days of receipt of application | PIO (Public Information Officers) |