Filing RTI applications to become simpler

[karira]

Filing RTI applications to become simpler

NEW DELHI, JUNE 19: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has come up with a ‘codified set of regulations’, to simplify the process for filing RTI applications. These regulations will help in countering the longstanding problem of dealing with frivolous complaints.

The regulations, which will be uploaded on the Commission website tomorrow, will inform applicants, among other things, about how to properly document, scrutinise and complete the forms in order to be admitted for appeal before the CIC. The CIC will henceforth bring out a cause list of the cases coming up for hearing. It will also have a Registry to scrutinise, format and properly document applications. It will also see whether the application is time barred and thus help in early disposal of cases.

According to the new regulations, a full bench hearing a case will now comprise three members instead of the existing practice of the full commission sitting for a hearing. Applicants will also be informed whether the matter is to be put up before a single bench, a division bench or the full bench. Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah said, “This will make the whole process more systematic. At the same time, it will help the public to know how the CIC functions and how their cases are dealt with.” The CIC had in the past tried coming up with a cause list but it didn’t work.

“Till now, cases without proper documentation were also listed for hearing just because they were marked to the Commissioner. This ended in wasting time. But now the CIC hopes that the process of hearing a case will not be lengthy,” Habibullah said.

IndianExpress.com :: Filing RTI applications to become simpler

[maheshwarisc]

Letus see how it works
S.c.maheshwari

[maneesh]

Thats a welcome step considering the work load of RTI appeal with CIC. This will not only help in organizing things togather. I believe there can be many cases where CIC can combine application on the same subject and give a common judgment.
Say the case of delay in providing information related with the passport.

[sweet_jungle]

Originally Posted by maneesh

Thats a welcome step considering the work load of RTI appeal with CIC. This will not only help in organizing things togather. I believe there can be many cases where CIC can combine application on the same subject and give a common judgment.
Say the case of delay in providing information related with the passport.

what is the link to file RTI online?
Please provide me the link

[karira]

jim,

There is no possibility as of now to file your RTI online EXCEPT with the CIC.
In that case, your application fee has to be sent to them by post, etc.