Organization : Rajasthan Information Commission
Facility : Appeal Status
Applicable State : Rajasthan
Home Page :https://ric.rajasthan.gov.in/
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Rajasthan Information Commission :
RIC was constituted on April 18, 2006. The present CIC Shri T. Srinivasan (IAS Retd.) was appointed as Cheif Information Commissioner on Sept., 5, 2011 and the Information Commissioner Dr. PL Agarwal (IAS Retd.) was sworn in on Oct., 10, 2014
RIC is the final appellate authority with regard to the matters mentioned in RTI Act, 2005. It’s decisions shall be final and binding. RIC has also been empowered to receive and enquire into a complaint from a person who has been unable to obtain information from Public Information Officer (PIO) or no such PIO has been appointed or PIO/Appellate Authority has refused to accept his or her application for information or appeal under this Act.
Contact Us :
Rajasthan Information Commission, Jhalna Link Road,
OTS-MIT Chauraha, JLN Marg Jaipur-302017
CIC SB : 0141-2719137, Secretary SB : 0141-2708821
FAX : 0141-2719136, EPBX : 0141-2708889
FAQ On RIC Rajasthan
What is the Application Procedure for requesting information?
1. Apply in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi
2. Reason for seeking information are not required to be given
3. Pay fee of Rs.10 in cash or by way of Demand Draft,Postal Order or a Bankers cheque. (if not belonging to the below poverty line category).
What is the time limit to get the information?
1. 30 days from the date of application
2. 48 hours for information concerning the life or liberty of a person
3. 5 days shall be added to the above response time, in case the application for information is given to Assistant Public Information Officer.
4. 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).
5. Failure to provide information within the specified period is a deemed refusal.
What could be the ground for rejection?
1. If it is covered by exemption from disclosure. (S.8)
2. If it infringes copyright of any person other than the State. (S.9)
What is Information?
Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form.
It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.
Is there any specific Format of Application?
There is no prescribed format of application for seeking information. The application can be made on plain paper. The application should, however, have the name and complete postal address of the applicant.
Is there any provision for exemption from Disclosure of Information?
Sub-section (1) of section 8 and section 9 of the Act enumerate the types of information which is exempt from disclosure. Sub-section (2) of section 8, however, provides that information exempted under sub-section 3 (1) or exempted under the Official Secrets Act, 1923 can be disclosed if public interest in disclosure overweighs the harm to the protected interest.
Functions of RIC
The Rajasthan Information Commission (RIC) is a statutory body established under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
The RIC has the following functions:
** Provide information on the working of the government: The RIC can provide information on the working of the government, including information on its policies, decisions, and actions.
** Investigate complaints of non-compliance with the Right to Information Act: The RIC can investigate complaints of non-compliance with the Right to Information Act. If the RIC finds that there has been a violation of the Act, it can order the government to take corrective action.
** Order the release of information that is being withheld: The RIC can order the release of information that is being withheld by the government. The RIC can also impose penalties on the government for withholding information.
** Punish government officials who violate the Right to Information Act: The RIC can punish government officials who violate the Right to Information Act. The penalties that the RIC can impose include fines, imprisonment, or both.
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I HAD LODGED 2ND APPEAL WHICH WAS FIRST ENTERED AT YOUR SERIAL NUMBER 29297 IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015 WHICH WAS RESUBMITTED AFTER COMPLETING DEFICIENCIES AND RE-ENTERED AT SERIAL NO 11770 ON 22/03/2016. I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE TO BE LISTENED BY YOUR OFFICE.
IN THE MEANWHILE PLEASE ADVISE ME GRIEVANCE ID NO. SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE SITUATION ONLINE.
I HAD LODGED 2ND APPEAL WHICH WAS FIRST ENTERED AT YOUR SERIAL NUMBER 29297 IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2015 WHICH WAS RESUBMITTED AFTER COMPLETING DEFICIENCIES AND RE-ENTERED AT SERIAL NO 11770 ON 22/03/2016. I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME IT WILL TAKE TO BE LISTENED BY YOUR OFFICE.
IN THE MEANWHILE PLEASE ADVISE ME GRIEVANCE ID NO. SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE SITUATION ONLINE.
(1) I have read certain decisions of State Information Commission wherein undesirable comments about RTI Applicant have been made without mentioning the Section of RTI Act under which commission was authorized to do so.
(2) The RTI Act does not provide any provision or definition of misuse or abuse of RTI Act. Still the Commission uses the words- "Abuse of RTI Act" for Appellants. Why ? This discouragement is undesirable and be stopped. The Supreme Court in CBSE v/s Adity Bandhopaahyay besides giving the judgment to provide the information sought, suo motto has given certain interpretations of provisions of RTI Act. It is said there in- "Indiscriminate and impractical demands or directions under RTI Act for disclosure of all and sundry information (unrelated to transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities and eradication of corruption)would be counter-productive as it will adversely affect the efficiency of the administration. It further says that - "The Act should not be allowed to be misused or abused."
However, the terms "misuse" and "abuse of RTI Act" were required to be enacted upon by Parliament and not introduced in the Act by Supreme Court. Unless these are introduced in the Act by Parliament the Commission should refrain itself to term RTI Applicant as abusing or misusing the RTI Act, because Govt. of India took cognizance of the Supreme Court decision and issued directions that PIOs are to refuse such information as elaborated by Supreme Court and cited above. Commission should only follow provisions of Law and should not make such remarks for RTI Applicants. Other grounds if any used may please be elaborated by the commission.
(3) Section 20(1) mandates the commission - "...it shall impose a penalty of two hundred and fifty rupees each day till application is received or information is furnished..", but generally no penalty is imposed even if PIO - "has not furnished information within the time specified under sub-section (1) of Section 7.." Delay stands established in the judgment but the Commission does
not impose penalty.The reasons for not imposing penalty should be elaborated as to why this way the RTI Applicants are discouraged and PIOs are encouraged not to provide information.
(4) The Govt. of Rajasthan had declared in Gazette,the Registrars of respective Universities as PIOs. However, why does the Commission violate Gazette Notification and entertains other persons as PIO in any University. It needs correction.
(5) To ask for all and sundry information by an employee has been declared as an act of misconduct, punishable under Conduct and Discipline Rules by M.D.S. University. The Commission should intervene by invoking the provisions of Section 25(5)of the RTI Act to mend the situation. Would the Commission look into it and do the needful.