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The Right to Information Act (RTI)

After the striving efforts of anti-corruption activists, India came up with the Right to Information Act in 2005. A revolutionary act to ensure transparency in the function of the government institutions.

The reason to call this act revolutionary because it provides to the common people to scrutinize government organisations. A common man, having an equipped knowledge about RTI, with all rights can demand information from any government body. And the respective state or government bodies are bound to provide the requested information in the next 30 days. Any delay or failure can lead to a monetary fine to the concerned officer.

The emergence of RTI :

On 15 June 2005, Indian legislation of parliament made RTI Act. It came into regulation on the
12th of October 2005 and ever since it is implemented all around pan India to provide
information to its citizens. Hence, it became one of the most powerful laws, as it also includes all
the constitutional authorities under its act.

How to File RTI?

Every Indian should know about RTI filing.The procedure to File RTI is simple and hassle-free:

  • One can write or type an application in English/Hindi or another official language of the state. In some states, a set format is prescribed for RTI applications. Address the application to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned department.
  • Mention your respective question in a concise and clear manner to avoid any confusion. Provide all your details, including your full name, address and contact details and department you want information or response for your RTI request.
  • If one wants to send the application via post, it is advisable to send it by registered post to get an acknowledgement of your request delivery. And ask for the same, if the application is sent through PIO.

How to File Online RTI?

● Visit RTI website.
● To submit an RTI application, go to submit request option.
● After clicking the submit request option, guidelines for ‘RTI online portal’ will display on the screen. Click the submit button after reading the guidelines properly.
● An online RTI request form will appear. Select the department and Ministry from the ‘Ministry/Department/Apex body’ option, to which the applicant wants to file an RTI.
● The fields marked with (*) are mandatory to fill.
● If an applicant belongs to BPL (Below Poverty Line) category, he/she/they need to select the ‘Yes’ option. Later, a BPL certificate has to be uploaded as proof. (There are no RTI application fees for BPL citizens according to 2012 RTI rules.)
● A unique registration number will be generated after submitting the application, which may be used as a reference in future.
● On the other hand, a non-BPL citizen has to select ‘NO’ for the same option. And has to pay rupees 10 for the application, as per RTI 2012 rules.
● The text body of the RTI request application should not exceed 3000 characters. If the text contains more than 3000 words, then the applicant needs to attach the document in the supportive document filed option.
● Next click on the ‘make payment’ option, after filling the entire form.
● An online payment form will appear on the screen with the option of internet banking, ATM debit/credit card. Select the suitable option and pay Rs. 10 for the application.
● After filling in the card/banking details, click on the ‘Pay’ button. Next, the applicant will be directed to the SBI payment gateway for further completion of the process.
● Sms or email will be sent to the applicant on successful submission of the application.
● A registration number will be provided after successful payment, which will work as a future reference to the applicant, to check the status of the RTI application.
After completing the entire process, the applicant will receive an e-mail or SMS.

How to File Offline RTI?

  • Conclude what type of data do you need, and the data is held by or taken care of which public autority.
  • Compose your application. The application can be typed in english or manually written , Hindi or in the authority language of your region.
  • Write your inquiries or request for the data exhaustively. For instance, give subtleties of the year, time frame and so on from which the data is required. You don’t have to give a reason for filing an RTI.
  • Give your full information like Address, Name,Email address, Contact details and sign the application with the date.
  • Now Pay 10 Rs as charge to File the application through any mode like Money order, Cash, Court fee stamp, Bank draft.
  • Keep a copy of your application prior to sending it to the office.
  • Now submit your application personally to the department or by post. And get an acknowledgement slip for your future reference.

How to file RTI for Students?

The Honourable Supreme Court of India in its milestone judgment has permitted the total revelation of exam answer sheets copies to the candidate. Evaluated answer sheet currently falls under the meaning of “Information” under the incredible Right to Information (RTI) Act. This decision is a welcome stage for the thousands of students who get the incorrect outcomes because of carelessness of examining bodies or their individuals. Every one of the exams directed by government bodies, including all the state and central governments are covered by this act. The Court elucidated that the responsibility of these Public Authorities is to permit most extreme exposure, which is the dream for RTI Act. Different Examination Directing Bodies need to fulfil this law and incorporate provisions to give answer sheet copies to the students in regards to their cut-off,merit-list and investigation of answer copies. Very few Examination bodies going under the law which lead the exams for lakhs of candidates are CBSE and other Boards, Public Service Commission, Universities, LIC, RRB, UPSC, SSC, AAO etc. and all type of state government examination like UPPSC, MPSC, TET etc. In actuality, every examination led by any organization in India goes under this law.

You can receive the following information by filing the RTI and utilizing your right.

  1. Selection list and mark list of applicants according to the Merit
  2. Copy of evaluated answer copy all sheets in all subjects.
  3. Copy of Test Key all sheets in all subjects.

How to File RTI for Evaluated Answer Sheet?

Although the RTI Act has accommodated these stunning facilities to the students, students are as yet not alert that they can utilize RTI for this reason.The ones that think about this use of RTI are hazy with regards to the right procedure to document this RTI. At the point when the students don’t have a proper idea about how to send the application, the chance of the application getting dismissed turns out to be very high. We are demonstrating every step which any student can use to get his answer sheets copies under RTI.

Who Can request for an evaluated answer copy under the RTI?

All the Indian residents can look for data under RTI. There is no legitimate limitation for the students under the age of 18 years. On the off chance that the candidate is minor, the guardians of the minor can likewise record RTI. This rule is beneficial for the applicants for departmental exams, professional and public service exams, and college students.

How should I write an Application for my Answer Copy ?

  • Documenting RTI for OMR sheet or Answer Sheet is a significant simple procedure. You are required to write your application with the inquiries you need answered. For the application process, you can utilize a plain page of paper. You don’t need to clarify why you want the information that you are demanding. The application ought not surpass 500 words.
  • The application can be written in the official language of the state, Hindi, English. It is reliably better to create the language in the formal and clear wording language.
  • Under the RTI, you might look for certified copies of your answer script or examine them. Determine what information you need in the application. It is also necessary to involve the name of the PIO/APIO.

The data that you can get under the RTI for students are –

  1. Cut-off Marks for that test.
  2. Marks got by candidates.
  3. Model answer script used to evaluate.
  4. Certified answer copies of evaluated answer script.
  5. Guide(s) gave to evaluators.
  6. Time and place where answer scripts were reviewed.
  7. Total Number of students who need re-assessment (this incorporates review, re-totalling and so on) of the answer scripts.

How do I pay for my Answer Sheet RTI?

Whenever you are finished with addressing your application to the right PIO/APIO and composing your inquiries in the right configuration, you are required to pay for the application. Send your application along with application fee at the assigned address of PIO/APIO. Public authority needs to answer agreeably Within 30 days of the Receiving your Request. You likewise require to attach important documents and give a few details regarding your identity.

  1. Postal Order Number.

  2. Identity Card of student.

  3. Admission Card of the student for Exam.

  4. Marksheet.

How to File RTI for Marksheet Verification?

Students have no idea about this valuable use of RTI. It can prove to be useful for a many individuals who may have questions in regards to counterfeit colleges or who are finishing their certifications by distance education. In this article, we will advise you about the procedures for getting verified marksheets from Colleges. Before the end, you will be prepared to document RTI for this situation and get data from concerned public specialists.

Where do I submit RTI for Marksheets?

  • The Public Authorities, for this situation, of the concerned University are needed to send the candidate attested marksheet copies demanded by the students. You can also attach the degree of the concerned University and inquire as to whether the degree has been given by that university. It is likewise conceivable to request another authority certificate for the degree confirmation of the student.

  • The Universities are needed to provide the data to RTI candidates. Public Authorities will incorporate every Colleges and Universities. All of these organizations need to select Public Information Officers (PIO) or Assistant Public Information Officers (APIO). Their names ought to be available on the site of the Institution.

  • If their names and addresses are not available, students can also send the application to the PIO of any of the public authorities (whether it is significant or not). This authority needs to move to the significant authority within 5 days. If the name of the PIO of your university/ institution isn’t accessible, an application can be made to the PIO of the concerned institution. It is compulsory for the authority to move the application to the significant division within 5 days of getting it and notify the candidate about the allocation.

What should you do if the PIO or APIO does not accept your application?

You can write a formal complaint under section 18 to the respective commission. A 25,000 Rs penalty can be imposed on the concerned officer who rejected your application.

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