information reg. RTI ACT

[preet]

dear sir/madam s
i want to know that is there is necesary to give identity proof to PIO reg. any information under RTI act.

[preet]

give me answer soon plz

[sidmis]

Hello Preet,

The answer is Both Yes & NO.

In some states attaching proof of Identity is mandatory. So you have to attach your identity related documents.

For Central Public Authorities attaching Proof of Identity is not mandatory since there's no prescribed form. So you can apply without attaching any Proof of your identity at the time of applying to a Central Public Authority.

But the PIO may ask for identity related documents at a later date and which you have to supply.

So to be on a safe side attach your proof of Identity, it will do no harm and may speed up the process.

Sidharth

[prbhat_gen]

generally it is not asked for.

but as per RTI act the PIO can demand the proof of nationality.

[shailaru]

As per Section 1 of the RTI Act, the right to seek information is given only to the citizen of India. Hence, the PIO asking for Nationality proof is justified.

[karira]

preet,

Please avoid starting multiple threads on the same subject / by the same person.
You also started a thread here at 3:19 pm:

information reg. RTI ACT

Let the moderator merge the two threads and I have quite a few things to add to what others have posted.