New RTI Application Form

**kushal** · #1 03-22-2007, 10:44 PM

Hello,
I have prepared a sample RTI Application form which can be used to file the RTI application. It is still in beta version, so any suggestion to improve it would be welcome.
Kindly visit the RTI India Info portal for downloading the form here:
http://www.rtiindia.info/

**nile0611** · #2 03-23-2007, 12:57 PM

Kushal is there any problem with links i am not able to download it says :-
You cannot link directly to this download

**kushal** · #3 03-23-2007, 02:33 PM

Did you try this link:
http://www.rtiindia.info/download/p1...1/p13_fileid/2

You cannot hotlink the download, so you need to visit the link to download it.
If it still don't work, let me know!

**maneesh** · #4 03-23-2007, 05:48 PM

Great Job Kushal. How about an online form for RTI?

**kushal** · #5 03-23-2007, 07:26 PM

Hmm! That is a great idea. The applicant can fill in the form and it gets printed for them. is there something else you have in mind to add to that?
Also we can put the link for forum, in case there are an issue!

**hemasampat** · #6 03-24-2007, 06:20 AM

Kindly let me know the steps for downloading the new form.I tried but it does not work.the PDF FILE DOES NOT OPEN IT ONLY SAVES .HOW CAN I READ IT???? I agree with the idea of Maneesh.The form on the net should be available & easily accessible so that people can use it whenever they want.People can download it to file the applications.Many people still are unaware how to file the applications.Such forms can be a great help to them.
Our main aim is to spread the awareness & make people use their fundamental right as much as possible in the right way.

**apaul** · #7 03-26-2007, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kushal

Hmm! That is a great idea. The applicant can fill in the form and it gets printed for them. is there something else you have in mind to add to that?
Also we can put the link for forum, in case there are an issue!

is it possible to have a "dropdown" kinda list/directory of PIO's? I know it would be a very very laborious and time consuming procedure....but...can we do that? If yes, i might try and compile info for my deptt.

**ganpat1956** · #8 03-26-2007, 07:40 PM

Good idea apaul. I am sure it will add further credibility to our portal.

**nile0611** · #9 03-27-2007, 01:11 PM

1) Kushal link is working absolutely fine.
2) Hema you require acrobat Reader to Open PDF file.
3) Kushal i have objection to point no. 6 of the form, why you wany to given any type of undertaking.

**kushal** · #10 03-28-2007, 12:03 AM

It was based on RTI Act. Can you elaborate upon why would you not like it in the form?

**ganpat1956** · #11 03-28-2007, 04:36 AM

I too agree with nile. Does the RTI act specify that such an undertaking is to be given by the applicant?

itsraghu · #12 03-30-2007, 11:51 AM

Hi Kushal,
Great job and very hepful. I thank you for all thr great work you are doing here.

**maneesh** · #13 03-30-2007, 12:56 PM

We can also use the online form to directly mail it to the public authority.
1. People can fill the online form.
2. Online Form features:
* They can use ready made templates.
* Like drop down or multiple selection
* Tips for framing right questions.
3. Address selection for PIO that to be integrated with the PIO database

4. Printing the form

5. Option to send the form via email.

**maneesh** · #14 04-02-2007, 01:04 PM

Kushal,
People at times enclose some papers as well, regarding which information is ought. How about putting a enclosure at the bottom of the form. Document enclosed (if any)

**kushal** · #15 04-05-2007, 10:34 AM

yes, that can be done. Good point!

**hkdubey** · #16 07-19-2007, 07:05 PM

Is the Form is same for all authority. I find different authority have designed in different manner.

**kushal** · #17 07-19-2007, 08:09 PM

There is no prescribed form under RTI Act. The sample form contains all the pre-requisites for the complete application. If they are ful-filled, no Public Authority can (ought to) reject the application.

sidmis · #18 07-22-2007, 05:20 PM

Quote:

There is no prescribed form under RTI Act. The sample form contains all the pre-requisites for the complete application.

Hello Mr. Kushal,

Your above statement holds true only for Public Authorities covered under the central act. Various State govts. acts have prescribed forms which must be adhered to. Otherwise the application shall be rejected outright.

Sidharth

**kushal** · #19 07-22-2007, 05:32 PM

Even though it is true that the state government are rejecting the application not adhered to, it is not mandatory according to rule to reject any application, if it is not in prescribed form, but which had followed all the procedure. Therefore I mentioned (ought to)!

**Abhinav Bohare** · #20 07-22-2007, 07:48 PM

Kaushal Sir

Always the better Informed

Abhinav