Procedure for Request of Information

1. What is the Application Procedure for requesting information?
* Apply in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area, to the PIO, specifying the particulars of the information sought for.
* Reason for seeking information are not required to be given;
* Pay fees as may be prescribed (if not belonging to the below poverty line category).

2. What is the time limit to get the information?
* 30 days from the date of application
* 48 hours for information concerning the life and liberty of a person
* 5 days shall be added to the above response time, in case the application for information is given to Assistant Public Information Officer.
* If the interests of a third party are involved then time limit will be 40 days (maximum period + time given to the party to make representation).
* Failure to provide information within the specified period is a deemed refusal.

3. What is the fee?
* Application fees to be prescribed which must be reasonable.
* If further fees are required, then the same must be intimated in writing with calculation details of how the figure was arrived at;
* Applicant can seek review of the decision on fees charged by the PIO by applying to the appropriate Appellate Authority;
* No fees will be charged from people living below the poverty line
* Applicant must be provided information free of cost if the PIO fails to comply with the prescribed time limit.

4. What could be the ground for rejection?
* If it is covered by exemption from disclosure. (S.8)
* If it infringes copyright of any person other than the State. (S.9)