Download the form for asking a RTI question?

[gith2001]

Dear Friends,
Where can i download a common RTI form from the net?:confused:
Could you please give me the link.
I think many people are put off by using RTI because they do not know how to go about it for specific purposes. Like there is a form for the Municipal Dept
another for asking a question to the Zilla Parishad, etc.
Pls send me the link to download the common form for filing RTI which i can use.
I want to file an RTI to the Education Dept of MCGM and one to Uddhav Thackeray.
Please advice me on the common form for Filing RTI to different organizations.
gita subramanian

[hemasampat]

U can download the RTI format from " mahiti adhikar .org" All the formats & other details are also given
HEMA SAMPAT.

[hemasampat]

SENDING THE RTI FORMATS ANNEXURE-A, ANNEXURE-B,[1st appeal] ANNEXURE-C 2nd appeal to state CIC]& ALSO FORMAT FOR THE CENTRAL CHIEF INFORMATION COMMISSION [2nd appeal]
HEMA SAMPAT

[hemasampat]

Application Form for RTI-Central

Format of application for obtaining information under the Right to Information Act, 2005



To,
The Central Public information Officer,
(Name of the Office with Address)



(1) Full name of Applicant: Mr./Mrs./Ms.

(2) Address:



(3) Particulars of the information required

(i) Subject matter of Information:






(ii) The period to which the information relates:

(iii) Description of the information required:






(iv) Whether the information is required by post or in person:
(the actual postal charges shall be included in additional fees)

(v) In case by post (Ordinary, Registered or Speed):

(4) Whether the applicant is below poverty line
(if yes, attach the photocopy of the proof thereof.)







Place: Signature of the Applicant

Date: Fee of Rs.10/- sent in cash/by moneyorder/
by payorder no.…………………….


ANNEXURE “B” Affix here Court Fee Stamp
[See rule 5(1) of Maharashtra Right to Information Rules,2005] Fee Stamp of Rs. 20/-

Appeal under section 19 (1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.


From : Mr./Mrs./Ms.

(Appellant’s name and address)

To : The Appellate Authority &


(Name/designation/address of the Appellate authority)

(1) Full name of the Appellant : Mr./Mrs./Ms.


(2) Address :

(3) Particulars of the State
Public Information Officer :

(4) Date of receipt of the order appealed against :
(if order passed)

(5) Last date for filing the appeal :

(6) The grounds for appeal

(7) Particulars of information--

(i) Nature and subject matter of the
information required :


(ii) Name of the office or Department
to which the information relates :
Place :

Date : Signature of Appellant.

ANNEXURE “C” Fee Affix here Court Stamp Rs.20
[See rule 5(2) of Maharashtra Right to Information Rules,2005]
Second Appeal under section 19 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

From : Mr./Mrs./Ms.

(Appellant’s name and address)

To : The State Information Commission,
13th Floor, New Administrative Bldg.,
M. Cama Marg, opp. Mantralaya,
Mumbai 400032.


(1) Full name of the Appellant : Mr./Mrs./Ms.


(2) Address :


(3) Particulars of State Public
Information Officer :


(4) Particulars of the First
Appellate Authority :


(5) Date of receipt of the order appealed against :


(6) Last date for filing the appeal :


(6) The grounds for appeal :

(7) Particulars of information--

(i) Nature and subject matter of the
information required :

(ii) Name of the office or Department
to which the information relates :

Place :

Date : Signature of Appellant.


FORM OF APPEAL TO CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION

Second Appeal under section 19 (3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.


From : Mr./Mrs./Ms.


(Appellant’s name and address)

To : The Central Information Commission,
Block No 4 (5th floor), Old JNU Campus,
New Delhi 110067

(1) Full name of the Appellant : Mr./Mrs./Ms.


(2) Address :


(3) Particulars of Central Public
Information Officer :


(4) Particulars of the First
Appellate Authority :


(5) Date of receipt of the order appealed against :
( If order passed)

(6) Last date for filing the appeal :


(7) The grounds for appeal :

(8) Particulars of information--

(i) Nature and subject matter of the
information required :


(ii) Name of the office or Department
to which the information relates :

(9) True copies of the following documents are enclosed:

Place :

Date : Signature of Appellant.

HEMA SAMPAT

[maneesh]

Dear Girth,
Hema has done a great job.
In RTI Act there is no specified form. You can ask information just by writing a letter and details of the information asked by you.
The idea behind ding away with formats and form was to ensure the information is not denied on the ground that it is not requested in the requisite format.

Any of the format is good which suits your requirement. the form provided by Hema are very good and capture the essence of the RTI and can be readily used.

[gith2001]

Thanks a zillion Hema.
gita subramanian

[kushal]

For reference:
RTI application form for Oriental Insurance Company

You may also be interested in visiting FAQ segment here:
http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/frequently-asked-questions.html

[gith2001]

Thanks Kushal!
gita subramanian

[ashutoshgarg]

great work hema

[kushal]

Now that we have sample RTI Application form here free for all to download and use:
http://www.rtiindia.info

Regards,

[adil85]

Hema's work is really a great job done in the interest of the common person.Keeo it up.
adil85

[jps50]

I invite members to visit my blog for central govt. application, first appeal and second appeal to CIC with detailed step-bystep guidelines. These forms can also be used for majority of state govt. information.

[meteor]

Originally Posted by hemasampat

Application Form for RTI-Central


(iv) Whether the information is required by post or in person:
(the actual postal charges shall be included in additional fees)

(v) In case by post (Ordinary, Registered or Speed):


HEMA SAMPAT

Is there any provision for asking for postal charges for delivery of information by the authorities? I didnot find any in RTI Act book.

Members kindly guide.

[karira]

Originally Posted by meteor

Is there any provision for asking for postal charges for delivery of information by the authorities? I didnot find any in RTI Act book.

Members kindly guide.

No, there is NO PROVISION for asking for Postal Charges.

http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/Decision_03082007_30.pdf

The Commission would like to add a piece of advice to the University authorities about levying postal charges for sending the information to the
Appellants: and that is that such charges may be treated as unreasonable under the RTI-Act. This may be taken note of.

http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/Decision_12062007_11.pdf

Normal postal charges are not a charge on applicant under the RTI Act. If postal charges were excessive because of the bulk of the information, appellant should have been informed so that she could have had the choice of seeking postal delivery or collected the information herself.

[abhijeet]

gita subramanian,
How you will send RTI application to Uddhav Thackeray ? He is neither a PIO nor a public authority . Please explain. You can not send RTI application to any body. It will be helpful, if you go through the RTI Act, 2005 from any concerned website.
Abhijeet

[karira]

Originally Posted by karira

No, there is NO PROVISION for asking for Postal Charges.

http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/Decision_03082007_30.pdf

The Commission would like to add a piece of advice to the University authorities about levying postal charges for sending the information to the
Appellants: and that is that such charges may be treated as unreasonable under the RTI-Act. This may be taken note of.

http://cic.gov.in/CIC-Orders/Decision_12062007_11.pdf

Normal postal charges are not a charge on applicant under the RTI Act. If postal charges were excessive because of the bulk of the information, appellant should have been informed so that she could have had the choice of seeking postal delivery or collected the information herself.

I made the above post keeping in mind the RTI Act and Rules as applicable to Central PA's.
However, after reading the complete thread, I realised that most of the replies given here (including Hema's application format) are from Maharashtra.
Maharashtra RTI rules do provide for charging of postal expenses. Please see:
http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/englis...MGAZZPart4.pdf

Can some member from Maharashtra please elaborate on the procedure followed in Maharashtra for these charges.....
Applicant applies with application fee to PIO...
What does the PIO do next ? Does he write to the applicant to pay the postal charges before information is given ? Does he give detailed calculation, etc and a reasoned order for the postal charges ? What if there is a dispute about the postal charges asked by the PIO ? Is there a right to appeal and review ?


Can members from other states also confirm if postal charges are to be paid by the applicant in their respective states ?

[jps50]

In Gujarat no postal charges are demanded by public authorities