RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
Karode Grama Panchayat
Right to Information Act, 2005
Important information about the Right to Information system available to citizens to promote transparency and accountability.
What is the Right to Information?
The Right to Information is the right to access information, in accordance with the law, about the functioning, decisions, records, and procedures of public institutions.
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, eligible citizens may request and obtain information held by public authorities.
Karode Grama Panchayat Office
Key Information
Application Fee
Application fee applicable to a standard RTI request.
BPL Category
Applicants submitting a valid BPL certificate are exempt from the application fee.
Days
The usual time limit for providing the information requested in an application.
Appeal within days
A first appeal may be filed if information is not received or the response is unsatisfactory.
RTI Application
Points to Remember When Submitting an Application
- State the information requested clearly and precisely.
- Pay the applicable application fee in accordance with the rules.
- Applicants in the BPL category should submit a valid BPL certificate with the application.
- Specify the relevant time period for the requested information as clearly as possible.
- Keep a copy of the application and proof of fee payment.
Basic Steps for an RTI Application
Submit the Application
Clearly specify the requested information and submit the application with the applicable fee.
Receive the Information
The requested information is to be provided within the time limit prescribed by law.
First Appeal
A first appeal may be filed in accordance with the law if the information is not received within the prescribed period or the response is unsatisfactory.
Important Notice: Clearly and precisely state the information requested. Only information that may be disclosed under the provisions of the law will be provided.
