Processing of an RTI Application

Right to Information – Tax

The Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act 2005) states that all Indian citizens can access information which is under the control of public authorities.

Appealing an RTI Application

If you do not receive a decision from the PIO within 30 days, you can file an appeal against the decision of the PIO before an officer who is senior to the PIO. You need to file this appeal within 30 days. This time period may be extended if the officer feels that the delay is justified.

Complaining About an RTI Application

If you have a complaint about the way in which the PIO handled your RTI application, you can approach the higher authorities established under this Act – the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission. They have a duty under this Act to inquire into your complaint.

Offline RTI Application

The Nyaaya Guide on Applying Offline under RTI provides applicants with the steps to take when seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Exempted Information under RTI

Your application can be lawfully refused if it requests information relating to security and economic interests with another country, breach of parliamentary privilege and Cabinet proceedings, whistleblowers, and so on.

Obtaining Information About Medical Records or Reports

Patients have the right to obtain authentic information regarding their medical condition, method of treatment and options for treatment.

Right to Information – Tax

The Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act 2005) states that all Indian citizens can access information which is under the control of public authorities.

Appealing an RTI Application

If you do not receive a decision from the PIO within 30 days, you can file an appeal against the decision of the PIO before an officer who is senior to the PIO. You need to file this appeal within 30 days. This time period may be extended if the officer feels that the delay is justified.

Complaining About an RTI Application

If you have a complaint about the way in which the PIO handled your RTI application, you can approach the higher authorities established under this Act – the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission. They have a duty under this Act to inquire into your complaint.

Offline RTI Application

The Nyaaya Guide on Applying Offline under RTI provides applicants with the steps to take when seeking information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Exempted Information under RTI

Your application can be lawfully refused if it requests information relating to security and economic interests with another country, breach of parliamentary privilege and Cabinet proceedings, whistleblowers, and so on.

Obtaining Information About Medical Records or Reports

Patients have the right to obtain authentic information regarding their medical condition, method of treatment and options for treatment.

Right to Information – Tax

The Right to Information Act 2005 (RTI Act 2005) states that all Indian citizens can access information which is under the control of public authorities.

Appealing an RTI Application

If you do not receive a decision from the PIO within 30 days, you can file an appeal against the decision of the PIO before an officer who is senior to the PIO. You need to file this appeal within 30 days. This time period may be extended if the officer feels that the delay is justified.

Complaining About an RTI Application

If you have a complaint about the way in which the PIO handled your RTI application, you can approach the higher authorities established under this Act – the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission. They have a duty under this Act to inquire into your complaint.

Processing of an RTI Application

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Right to Information – Tax

Appealing an RTI Application

Complaining About an RTI Application

Offline RTI Application

Exempted Information under RTI

Obtaining Information About Medical Records or Reports

Right to Information – Tax

Appealing an RTI Application

Complaining About an RTI Application

Offline RTI Application

Exempted Information under RTI

Obtaining Information About Medical Records or Reports

Right to Information – Tax

Appealing an RTI Application

Complaining About an RTI Application