Large number of appellants/complainants is not satisfied with decisions of Information Commissioners [ICs]. However, since there is no provision of review of decisions of ICs at SIC or CIC level, the only remedy lies in filing a writ petition in High Court. This is costly, time consuming and outcome is also uncertain. I suggest that whenever appellant/complainant is not satisfied with decision of an IC, he should represent the matter in personal name of concerned IC, with copy to ...
Updated 09-23-2011 at 06:24 PM by jps50
I have compiled guidelines to be followed while undertaking inspection of records under RTI. The same is attached herewith.:) Please also refer http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/blogs/...nspection.html
Updated 03-07-2012 at 10:59 PM by jps50 (addition in attachment)
[FONT=Arial]On 28-05-2009 [B]NATIONAL CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION [NCDRC]
Updated 10-07-2011 at 12:32 PM by jps50
I have updated format which is attached with guidelines
Updated 10-29-2012 at 06:53 PM by jps50
I have attached important judgment of hon'ble High Court of Delhi in following case: IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI Pronounced on : 28.04.2009 W.P. (C) 3845/2007 MUJIBUR REHMAN ..... Petitioner versus CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION ..... Respondent It would be useful to members.
I am appending below sections 217 & 218 of Indian Penal Code 1860, which an RTI applicant/appellant or complainant can invoke in deserving cases against PIO, FAA OR INFORMATION COMMISSIONER. Even if these sections are just enclosed with application or appeals or complaint for kind information of addressee, it will have desired effect, since most of public servants are not aware of such provisions. In addition he now knows that you know, what even he does not know ! Section: Public ...
Updated 05-01-2009 at 06:49 PM by ganpat1956
I am attaching format and guidelines for filing second appeal or complaint to State Information Commissions 1. Few state information commissions [SIC] have prescribed format for second appeal or complaint. Please check from www.rti.gov.in for state-wise details. If format is prescribed, please use the same. Otherwise above form can be used. 2. Fill-in the above appeal/complaint form, index and chronological order of progress. If you are filing appeal remove ‘complaint/complainant’ ...
Updated 04-13-2009 at 08:19 AM by jps50
FORMAT AND GUIDELINES FOR FIRST APPEAL FOR INFORMATION OF STATES WHERE STATE RTI RULES DO NOT PRESCRIBE FORMAT FOR FIRST APPEAL 1. This format has to be used where State RTI Rules do not prescribe format for first appeal. State-wise details are at www.rti.gov.in. Majority of states have not mandated such form, but if it is prescribed, that form should be used. If in doubt, use the attached form, which is exhaustive. 2. First appeal has to be filed within 30 days from ...
Updated 11-07-2009 at 09:27 AM by jps50
Of late, appellants are facing problem of non-compliance/defective compliance of orders of Information Commissioners of CIC or SICs by PIO, FAA and Public Authority. Under such circumstances, the appellant should file complaint with the concerned SIC or CIC, as the case may be. SICs and CIC have no mechanism to ensure that their orders are complied with or not by the respondents. To enable the appellants to ensure compliance of IC orders, I am appending draft of complaint to be filed with CIC/SIC, ...
Updated 07-18-2010 at 11:36 AM by jps50 (improving contents)
Format of RTI Application for Information of State Govts, where format is not prescribed under State RTI Rules Some states have prescribed format for RTI application under their RTI rules, which needs to be used for that state. Many states have not prescribed such a format. In such cases attached format can be used.