Sapna Makhija (Lawyer) 12 September 2008

RTI

Hi. I needed some information from the Gujarat University, but as i was not aware of the name of information officer, I simply wrote

To,

"the Information Officer"

Gujarat University,

Navarangpura, Ahmedabad.

Its about 1 and half month and I have not received any reply. Now i am willing to file an appeal before the Vice Chancellor- Appellate Authority. But the problem is --- Is it necessary to mention the name of responsible officer in the appeal? or I can simply file the appeal.

Thanks and regards,

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H. S. Thukral (Lawyer) 12 September 2008

Go to Gujrat University portal www.gujratuniversity.org.in. There is a page Right to Information Act 2005. Name of PIO's and first appellate authority are mentioned therein. Since it is in Gujrati which I cant read, I can't give you the exact name.

J. P. Shah (RTI & CONSUMER ACTIVIST) 12 September 2008

In the appeal, just mention Public Information Officer. Name is not a must. For not supplying info within 30 days, PIO is responsible under this act.U may refer my files on this site on various matters related to RTI , including Gujarat RTI Rules for format of first appeal etc.

Sapna Makhija (Lawyer) 12 September 2008

Thanks for the information.

Sapna Makhija (Lawyer) 12 September 2008

Thanks Mr. Shah.

Where can I find the reference of your files? Actually, I am new to this site, and just exploring. Thanks and regards, Sapna Makhija

Sapna Makhija (Lawyer) 12 September 2008

Thanks Mr. Thukral.

Ya, actually at the time of initial application, I didn't knew that, but later on I visited the website and came to know about the same. But again there are three categories of officers 1) Appellate Authority 2) Information Officer 3) Chief Assistant Information Officer. So I was cofused whom to address application, whether to information officer or chief assistant information officer.

Thanks and regards, Sapna