Right to Information (RTI)
Right to Information Act 2005
The Right to Information Act 2005 is a law enacted by the Parliament of India that provides citizens the right to access information under the control of public authorities. This Act came into effect on 12th October 2005.
RTI Officers
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Shri Nand Kishor Nishad
Administrative Officer / Public Information Officer
+91-6393373959
First Appellate Authority
Shri Sanjeev Kumar Pandey
Chairman, Administrative Tribunal-3 & Member, Administrative Tribunal-1 | First Appellate Authority, Uttar Pradesh
Fee Structure
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| RTI Application Fee | ₹10 |
| Photocopy per page | ₹2 |
| Information in CD/Floppy | ₹50 |
| Printed pages (larger than A3/A4) | Actual cost |
| Inspection of records (first hour) | Free |
| Inspection of records (each additional hour) | ₹5 |
How to Apply for RTI
Write Application
Prepare application with clear questions in Hindi or English
Pay Fee
Pay ₹10 fee via Postal Order/DD
Submit
Submit online or in person at office
Application by Post
Send application to the following address:
Public Information OfficerState Vigilance Commission
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - 226001
Suo Motu Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b)
The following information is published suo motu under Section 4(1)(b) of RTI Act 2005:
- Particulars of organization, functions and duties
- Powers and duties of officers and employees
- Decision making process
- Norms set for discharge of functions
- Rules, regulations, instructions and manuals
- Categories of documents
- Details of boards, councils, committees
- Directory of officers and employees
- Salary and compensation system
- Budget allocation and expenditure details
- Details of subsidy programmes
- Concessions, permits and authorizations
- Information available in electronic form
- Facilities for obtaining information
- Details of Public Information Officers
- Other useful information
Response Time
Normal Cases
30 Days
Life/Liberty Related
48 Hours
First Appeal
If you do not receive a response within 30 days or receive an unsatisfactory response, you can file an appeal before the First Appellate Authority within 30 days.
Second Appeal
If dissatisfied with the first appeal decision, a second appeal can be filed before the State Information Commission within 90 days.
Important Information
- RTI application can be in Hindi or English
- Ask clear and specific questions
- No need to give reasons
- Attach copy of photo ID
- BPL certificate (if applicable)
State Information Commission
For second appeals and complaints:
U.P. State Information CommissionT.C.-34, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
Lucknow - 226010
sic.up.gov.in
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