::: Procedure for Request of information :::
What is the Application Procedure for requesting information?
Apply in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official
language of the area, to the PIO, specifying the particulars of the information
sought for. Reason for seeking information are not required to be given; Pay
fees as may be prescribed (if not belonging to the below poverty line
category).
What is the time limit to get the information?
30 days from the date of application
48 hours for information concerning the life and liberty of a person
5 days shall be added to the above response time, in case the application for
information is given to Assistant Public Information Officer. If the interests
of a third party are involved then time limit will be 40 days (maximum period +
time given to the party to make representation). Failure to provide information
within the specified period is a deemed refusal.
What is the fee?
Application fees to be prescribed which must be reasonable. If further fees are required,
then the same must be intimated in writing with calculation details of how the
figure was arrived at; Applicant can seek review of the decision on fees
charged by the PIO by applying to the appropriate Appellate Authority; No fees
will be charged from people living below the poverty line Applicant must be
provided information free of cost if the PIO fails to comply with the
prescribed time limit.