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  1. Understanding Section 7(9) of the RTI Act, 2005

    by , 10-28-2012 at 10:06 AM
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    1. Provisions in a law cannot be read in isolation, but all the relevant provisions have to be read along with together, for its harmonious construction:

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    The basic principle to be followed in law, is that while interpreting any provision, it has be read along with all the other relevant & applicable provisions, for the correct interpretation of the provision in question.

    Sec. 7(1) is relevant & applicable while interpreting sec. 7(9) and therefore
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  2. Municipal Wards of Mumbai

    by , 08-05-2012 at 10:54 PM
    ZONE - I

    A – WARD,

    134 – E, S.B.S. Marg,
    Fort, Mumbai – 400 001.
    Tel: (022) - 2266 1353 / 2260 7000
    Extn: 7070 / 7022.

    B – WARD,
    121, Ramchandra Bhatt Marg,
    Opp. J. J. Hospital,
    Mumbai – 400 009.
    Tel: (022) - 2378 0133, 23736622, 23794000

    C – WARD,
    76, Shrikant Palekar Marg,
    Off Chandanwadi, Marine Lines (E),
    Mumbai – 400 002.
    Tel: (022) - 22055450, 22014022,
    22014000, 23424669 ...

    Updated 09-04-2012 at 02:58 PM by abhi987

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  3. RTI Application, First Appeal & Second Appeal Forms for Maharashtra.

    by , 07-08-2012 at 06:00 PM
    • Download respective RTI forms valid for the State of Maharashtra, by clicking on the following links:


    Please Note:

    The above forms are in Microsoft Word format, with tables inserted in it, so that one can directly fill into this form on the computer itself.



    • After having filled the form on your computer:

    > Take a Print Out,
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    Updated 08-28-2012 at 12:04 PM by abhi987

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    RTI Application , First Appeal , Second Appeal
  4. Tip on Drafting Queries for Seeking Information.

    by , 07-13-2011 at 04:59 PM
    • Drafting queries for seeking information is the most skillful part of drafting a RTI application.

    The golden rule for seeking information would be to use the phrase "Please provide me a certified photocopy of XXXX" with each of your query seeking information.

    (If one intends to question or complain to a Public Authority, then a way forward would be to write everything on an ordinary A4 size paper, submit it to the Public Authority, preserve the acknowledgment,
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    Updated 10-21-2012 at 02:36 PM by abhi987

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  5. Transfer of a RTI Application - Sec. 5(4) + 5(5) OR Sec. 6(3)

    by , 03-28-2011 at 04:44 PM


    There are two specific provisions in the RTI Act for dealing with a situation where the information sought is not available with the Public Information Officer (PIO) with whom the RTI application has been filed, but,

    Situation A - The Information sought is available with another PIO within the Same Public Authority, or,

    Situation B - The Information sought is available with another PIO of another Public Authority.

    Situation A - Where the Information
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    Updated 04-17-2013 at 07:23 AM by abhi987

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  6. Flow of a RTI application

    by , 09-27-2009 at 06:19 PM
    The flow of a RTI application goes like this:

    I - Flow A:

    Step 1) File a RTI application with the Public Information Officer - Section 6(1).

    After filing the RTI, if you have:

    > Not received a reply from PIO at all,
    OR
    > Received a reply from PIO but not satisfied with the PIO's reply/decision;


    Step 2)
    Then - File a first appeal with the First Appellant Authority - Section 19(1).

    After filing
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    Updated 04-28-2013 at 07:55 AM by abhi987

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  7. Whether High Courts have jurisdiction over Orders passed under the RTI Act, 2005?

    by , 03-25-2009 at 05:27 PM
    SEC. 23 OF THE RTI ACT, 2005, EMPHATICALLY STATES – BAR OF JURISDICTION OF COURTS.


    THE COURTS STILL ENTERTAIN –
    WHAT COULD BE THE REASON..................


    Index of Relevant Points:

    Part - I

    1. The Constitution of India has a Basic Structure.

    2. Parliament (Legislature) has the power to amend the Constitution.

    3. But can the Parliament amend the Constitution to the extent of amending ...

    Updated 06-07-2011 at 11:08 AM by abhi987

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  8. How Co-operative Housing Societies Limited are covered under the RTI Act, 2005

    by , 02-01-2009 at 04:24 PM
    • PRIVATE CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETIES ARE COVERED UNDER WHICH SECTION OF THE RTI ACT:

    Co-operative Societies are covered under section 2 (f) of the RTI Act, 2005.

    Sec. 2(f) "information" means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body ...

    Updated 02-01-2009 at 04:31 PM by abhi987

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  9. Whether Private Entities Are Covered Under the RTI Act - An Argument, A Point of View

    by , 10-09-2008 at 06:11 PM
    The common misconception that has taken root presently is that only entities and organizations which are substantially aided or funded by the Government are covered under the RTI Act.

    But the fact is that Private Entities are covered under the RTI Act irrespective of whether they are substantially aided or funded by the Government.

    1) Private Entities are not covered under sec 2(a) of the Act:

    Sec 2(a) "appropriate Government" means in relation ...
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