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Site: RTI Knowledge Portal
Course: RTI Knowledge Portal (RTI LMS)
Glossary: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)Can an employee of an organization submit an application for information about his organization? | ||
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| Answer: Yes, all citizens have the right to information as per RTI Act Section 2(J). Whether the applicant is an insider or an outsider is not a matter of consideration. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 4:16 PM)Can an interim reply be given on the information sought if this is scattered in different Section/Offices? | ||
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| Answer: There is no such provision for interim reply. But PIO can invoke provisions of Sec 7 (9) and request the applicant to visit his/her office (with date and time specified) and inspect the files and take photocopies by paying the fees as prescribed by Rules. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)Can information be denied on the ground that the information is related to a case pending in a court of law? | ||
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| Answer: The information can be denied only if, i.The disclosure would amount to contempt of court. ii.The disclosure is expressly forbidden to be published by a court. | ||