Rti

sanjay kumar (Querist) 18 October 2012 This query is : Resolved
what is the procedure of appeal in rti

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Tajobsindia (Expert) 18 October 2012
Simple process flow are as follows;

For First Appeal

An RTI applicant has the right to prefer a First Appeal in the following cases;

- If the concerned Public Information Officer (PIO) has not replied within the prescribed period of 30 days (in general case) or within 48 hours (in an urgent request case) from the time of receipt of such application

- If the concerned PIO has rejected or refused to Reply to the RTI Application. In Case the PIO does not reply within the stipulated period of 30 days or extended 5 days where application is transferred, it is deemed refusal.

- If the RTI Applicant is not satisfied with the reply given to him

The First Appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of receipt of reply or from the date of expiry of such day when the reply from the PIO should have reached the RTI applicant.

The First Appellate Authority is bound to dispose off the appeal within 30 days or in exceptional cases within 45 days from the receipt of the appeal.

For Second Appeal

If the Appellate Authority fails to pass an order on the First Appeal within the prescribed time of 30 days, or if the RTI applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Appellate Authority, you are then entitled to prefer a Second Appeal before the Central Information Commissioner (CIC) within 90 (ninety) days from the date of the decision or when it should have been made.

The procedure of Second Appeal is also very simple. You need to apply to Central Information Commission with the details of RTI application no. and date and details of PIO including the copies of RTI application, reply of PIO, first appeal, decision of first appeal and any other document which is important to the appeal.