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Receiving Information under RTI Act, 2005 - The Act mandates public authorities to respond to RTI applications within prescribed timelines, typically within 30 days (Sections 6, 7, 19). Failure to respond prompts the applicant to file appeals or complaints with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) or the Central Information Commission (CIC) Bharti Gupta vs Union Public Service Commission - Central Information Commission, Sanjeev Kumar vs CPIO CPWD - Central Information Commission.
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Timely Response and Non-Response - Many cases highlight issues where CPIOs did not provide timely responses, leading applicants to file First Appeals and subsequently approach the CIC for redressal. The CIC emphasizes adherence to statutory timelines and directs authorities to revisit and provide the requested information (Paras 1-3, INDCIC00000017101).
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Appeals and Redressal Mechanism - If no response is received, applicants can file a First Appeal with the FAA. If unsatisfied, they can escalate to the CIC, which reviews the case, directs authorities to comply, or orders disclosure Swapnil Vinodrao Salve vs State Bank of India, Nagpur - Central Information Commission, NITISH RAWAT vs Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University - Central Information Commission.
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Court Interventions - Courts have also intervened in cases of non-response, emphasizing the importance of transparency and timely disclosure under the RTI Act. They have directed authorities to respond and clarified procedural compliance Shaitan Singh Meena VS Union of India - Delhi, Rajinder Singh vs PIO, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare - Central Information Commission.
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Key Insights:
- The RTI Act obligates authorities to respond within 30 days.
- Non-response or delay can be challenged through First Appeals and CIC complaints.
- Authorities are directed to revisit and provide information upon direction from CIC or courts.
- Filing an RTI application, followed by appeals if necessary, is the primary process to receive information Various references.
Conclusion: To receive information filed under the RTI Act 2005, applicants should submit their RTI application to the designated CPIO, wait for the response within 30 days, and if unresponsive, file a First Appeal. Continued non-response can be escalated to the CIC or courts for intervention and direction to the public authority to disclose the information.
Search Results for "How to Receive the Application Filed under the Rti Act 2005"
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 2612 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IC
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - The complainant filed an RTI application seeking various details regarding quarters but did ... not receive a response from the CPIO. ... After approaching the Commission, it was noted that the complainant received information after inspection and expressed satisfaction ... The Complainant filed an RTI application dated 08.01.2024 (online) seeking the following....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 2732 • India - Central Information Commission
Anandi Ramalingam, IC
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Sections 20 - Non-response to RTI application - Complainant filed RTI application and did not ... receive timely response from CPIO, leading to a complaint. ... (Paras 7, 8) ... ... (B) RTI - Obligation to provide timely information - The RTI Act imposes a ... The Complainant filed an RTI applica....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 3943 • India - Central Information Commission
Anandi Ramalingam, IC
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Sections 6, 7, and 19 - Appellant filed an RTI application, but did not receive a timely response ... Act timelines - The Commission emphasizes the importance of handling RTI applications with caution and adherence to statutory timelines ... from CPIO - First Appeal was filed and the FAA instructed the CPIO to comply with the Act - CPIO provid....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 1286 • India - Central Information Commission
ANANDI RAMALINGAM, J
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - The appellant filed an RTI application seeking information but did not receive a reply from ... , did not receive a response, filed a First Appeal on 13.12.2023, and subsequently approached the Commission with a Second Appeal ... (Paras 5-6) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The appellant filed an RTI application on 26.10.2023 ... The Branch ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 1588 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, J
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - The appellant filed an RTI application seeking information but did not receive a response, leading ... The Commission directed the respondent to revisit the RTI application and provide an updated reply. ... (Paras 1-3) ... ... (B) RTI Application - The Commission emphasized that the appellant did not ... In view of this, the respondent No. 1 is directed to re....
2024 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 4701 • India - Central Information Commission
ANANDI RAMALINGAM, J
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Sections 6 and 19 - Appellant filed an RTI application seeking information but did not receive ... (Paras 1-9) ... ... (B) Appeal - The Commission noted that the First Appeal was filed prematurely ... The Appellant filed an RTI application dated 01. ... Furthermore, upon close scrutiny of the facts on record, it is irksome to note that the Appellant #HL_STAR....
2019 0 Supreme(Del) 693 • India - Delhi
S.MURALIDHAR, I.S.MEHTA
The court analyzed the impact of the Probation of Offenders Act on disqualification for government service. ... Probation of Offenders Act - Appointment Disqualification - Sections 323, 341, 447 and 324/34 IPC - [SUMMARY OF ACTS AND SECTIONS ... Issues: Impact of prior conviction on appointment, interpretation of Probation of Offenders Act, relevance of prior criminal ... When the Petitioner did not receive an appointment letter, he filed an application under the Right to In....
2019 0 Supreme(Del) 269 • India - Delhi
VIBHU BAKHRU
Medical Negligence - Medical Negligence in Treatment - Right to Information Act, 2005 - [MENINGIOMA, MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE, RIGHT ... TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005] - The court discussed the acts and sections related to medical negligence, including the Right to Information ... Act, 2005, and the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. ... By an application dated 13.09.2012 filed under the R....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 4291 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IC
The court analyzed the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005, and observed relevant facts where the appellant filed an RTI application ... requesting information regarding complaints to the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare but did not receive a response. ... The critical issue framed was whether grievance redressal was feasible under the RTI Act, as held by the court referencing applicable ... RTI Cell, Addl DG AE inf....
2025 Supreme(Online)(CIC) 1985 • India - Central Information Commission
Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IC
(A) Right to Information Act, 2005 - Section 7 - Delay in response to RTI application - Appellant filed an RTI application seeking ... (Para 8) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The appellant filed an RTI application on 02.11.2023 seeking various details ... ... ... Issues: The main issue was the delay in response to the RTI application. ... The Appellant #HL_....
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