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FAQs :
1. When does it come into force?
It comes into force on the 12th October, 2005 (120th day of its enactment on 15th June, 2005). Some provisions have come into force with immediate effect viz. obligations of public authorities [S.4(1)], designation of Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers[S.5(1) and 5(2)], constitution of Central Information Commission (S.12 and 13), constitution of State Information Commission (S.15 and 16), non-applicability of the Act to Intelligence and Security Organizations (S.24) and power to make rules to carry out the provisions of the Act (S.27 and 28).

2. Who is covered?
The Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. [S.(12)]

3. What does Right to Information mean?
It includes the right to –
(i) inspect works, documents, records.
(ii) take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records.

(iii) take certified samples of material.
(vi) obtain information in form of printouts, diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts.[S.2(j)] .

4. Who are ‘Third Parties’?
A third party means a person other than the citizen making a request for information and includes a public authority. Third parties have a right to be heard in respect of applications and appeals dealing with information submitted by them to the Government in confidence. [S.2(n) and S.11]

5. Who are Public Information Officers (PIOs)?
PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act.

Any officer, whose assistance has been sought by the PIO for the proper discharge of his or her duties, shall render all assistance and for the purpose of contraventions of the provisions of this Act, such other officer shall be treated as a PIO.

6. What is the Application Procedure for requesting information?
1. 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.

2. Reason for seeking information are not required to be given;
3. Pay fees as may be prescribed (if not belonging to the below poverty line category).

7. 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 and 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.

8. What is the fee?
1. Application fees to be prescribed which must be reasonable.
2. If further fees are required, then the same must be intimated in writing with calculation details of how the figure was arrived at;

3. Applicant can seek review of the decision on fees charged by the PIO by applying to the appropriate Appellate Authority;
4. No fees will be charged from people living below the poverty line .
5. Applicant must be provided information free of cost if the PIO fails to comply with the prescribed time limit.

9. 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)

About Us :
Karnataka Information Commission is constituted by the State Government through a Gazette Notification. The Commission includes one State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC) and not more than 10 State Information Commissioners (SIC) who will be appointed by the Governor.

Contact Us :
KARNATAKA INFORMATION COMMISSION
2nd and 3rd floor, Multistoried Buildings,
Dr.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore – 560223.
emailid:sic-kic@karnataka.gov.in
Phone: 080-22371191,22371193.
Fax No: 080 – 22371192, 22342089, 2234.