Should the PIO give information if the applicant does not submit proof of payment of application fees, or proof of BPL identity attached to the application? Should the APIO forward such applications to the PIO?
(Last edited: Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 2:15 PM)
Answer:
The PIO is required to take a decision about giving or not giving information only if the application is complete in all respects. An application is complete only if it has all contact details about the applicant and the nature of the information requested along with proof of payment of application fees or proof of BPL identity for claiming fee waiver. An APIO may forward only complete applications to the PIO. If the applicant has submitted an incomplete application, it is the duty of the PIO or the APIO, as the case may be, to request the applicant to complete the application in all respects to facilitate the commencement of processing of the information request by the PIO.
