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Status of Appeals in CIC

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About Right to Information Act :
Bringing Information to the Citizens
Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to provide a– RTI Portal Gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on the details of first Appellate Authorities,PIOs etc. amongst others, besides access to RTI related information / disclosures published on the web by various Public Authorities under the government of India as well as the State Governments

Objective of the Right to Information Act :
The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens,promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government,contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense.It goes without saying that an informed citizen is better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of governance and make the government more accountable to the governed.The Act is a big step towards making the citizens informed about the activities of the Government.

CIC :
The Central Information Commission has been constituted with effect from 12-10-2005 under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The jurisdiction of the Commission extends over all Central Public Authorities.

The Commission has certain powers and functions mentioned in sections 18, 19, 20 and 25 of the RTI Act, 2005.These broadly relate to adjudication in second appeal for giving information; direction for record keeping, suo motu disclosures receiving and enquiring into a complaint on inability to file RTI etc;imposition of penalties and Monitoring and Reporting including preparation of an Annual Report. The decisions of the Commission are final and binding.

FAQs :
1. SMS & Email alert
An applicant can also get SMS and email alert if he will provide mobile no. & email id along with an application.

2. What is the policy of the Commission regarding retention of records?
The records relating to the second appeals and complaints are retained for a period of six months from the date of disposal of the case. As regards the administrative/financial records of the Commission, the same is retained as per the policy from time to time.

3. Are there any public authorities exempt from providing information?
Yes, intelligence and security organizations specified in the Second Schedule to the Act are exempt from furnishing information under the Act. However, this exemption does not apply if the requested information pertains to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations.

4. In which language a request may be made for seeking information?
As per section 6 (1) of the RTI Act, a request may be made in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area in which the application is made.