Procedure For RTI Application

Procedure for RTI Application
 
1.There is no laid down format for sending an application under RTI Act to PIO. Applications can be sent on plain paper.
2.For details of PIOs, please click here .
3.The application fee of Rs.10/- only should be sent along with the application by Banker’s  Cheque/Demand Draft/ Postal Order/ Cash remittance in person in PIO’s office.
4.Banker’s Cheque/Demand Draft/Postal Order should be made in favour of “FA&CAO, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd”.
5.Reply will be sent by respective PIO on or before 30 days on receipt of application on payment of requisite fee for the cost of documents, if any.
6.If the applicant desires to have inspection of records, he/she should specifically ask for that in the application, so that convenient time and day can be fixed for the same.
7.In case the applicant is not satisfied with the information supplied/not supplied, he/she can approach the respective Appellate Authority by filing 1st Appeal within 30 days from receipt of reply from concerned PIO. For details of Appellate Authority and address, click here. The applicant can remain present for the personal hearing, if desired by Appellate Authority.
8. In case, the applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the 1st Appellate Authority, he/she can file a 2nd Appeal before the Chief Information Commissioner at New Delhi within 90 days of receipt of the decision of the 1st Appellate Authority.
9.Those living below poverty line need not pay any application fee under RTI Act. Such person should attach proof of the same along with application.
10.Illiterate applicants can be given assistance by the PIO office for producing the oral request in writing .
 For any other information, please contact the respective PIO Offices.