Since right of information act
come into existence in our country we've seen all kinds of applications with
people rightfully exercising their rights, we have got one of the most powerful
activism tool at our disposal which allows your voice to reach, where it
matters.
But, it is also true that
majority of such applications doesn’t bring the desired results, we have some
ideas to share on how you can draft your RTI application for better results:
Be clear and concise as it's
important to state your main goal concisely, first paragraph of your
application should make it absolutely clear what information you’re looking for.
If you want people to take you seriously, then you need to put in the time to
make sure your questions are serious in nature.
Make your point reasonably, but
it is suggested to be in polite language. You must not write it as a complaint
being rude or offensive. Advocating a cause through right to information make
sense but RTI application is a tool limited to get answers to your queries, so
be reasonable.
Now, you are ready to exercise your
right to information and remember that you've got one of the most powerful
tools for your voice to be heard.
To
The Public Information Officer
Address of Public Authority
Date:
Sub: Request to furnish information
under section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 on the following
questions and/or points.
Madam.Sir,
You are requested to furnish
the following information and documents concerning the following information:
(Please list your questions 1,2,3...)
In case, the information is not
available at your office, be kind to forward to the concerned public authority
as per section 6(3) of the RTI Act,2005. I am a citizen of India and my address
is given below. Requisite RTI application fee of Rs.10/-is being remitted vide Indian Postal Order/ eIPO/ bank draft/ cheque no ____ dated ____ is enclosed.
(Payment of Rs. 10/- should be
made to ‘Account Officer’ of concerned public authority)
Yours sincerely,
Signature
Name and Postal Address
