RTI Act: Procedure for obtaining Information

The procedure for obtaining information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI) is as follows:

  1. The applicant must make an RTI application to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the public authority that holds the information.
  2. The RTI application must be in writing and should be addressed to the PIO.
  3. The RTI application should contain the following information:
    • The name and address of the applicant.
    • The name of the public authority from which the information is being sought.
    • The specific information that is being sought.
    • The reason for seeking the information.
  4. The RTI application can be made in person, by post, or by email.
  5. The PIO is required to respond to the RTI application within 30 days.
  6. If the PIO does not respond to the RTI application within 30 days, the applicant can make a complaint to the State Information Commission (SIC).

MCQs on RTI Act: Procedure for obtaining Information

Here are some MCQs on the topic of RTI Act: Procedure for obtaining Information:

  1. How can an RTI application be made?
    • In person
    • By post
    • By email
    • All of the above
  2. Who is the Public Information Officer (PIO)?
    • A person appointed by a public authority to deal with RTI requests.
    • A person appointed by the Central Information Commission (CIC) to deal with RTI requests.
    • A person appointed by the State Information Commission (SIC) to deal with RTI requests.
    • None of the above
  3. What is the maximum time limit for the PIO to respond to an RTI application?
    • 30 days
    • 45 days
    • 60 days
    • 90 days
  4. What can be done if the PIO does not respond to an RTI application within the stipulated time limit?
    • The applicant can make a complaint to the CIC.
    • The applicant can make a complaint to the SIC.
    • The applicant can file a case in court.
    • All of the above

Answers to the MCQs:

  1. The answer is (d). An RTI application can be made in person, by post, or by email.
  2. The answer is (a). The Public Information Officer (PIO) is a person appointed by a public authority to deal with RTI requests.
  3. The answer is (a). The PIO is required to respond to an RTI application within 30 days.
  4. The answer is (d). If the PIO does not respond to an RTI application within the stipulated time limit, the applicant can make a complaint to the CIC, the SIC, or file a case in court.