23 July 2011
1: Application should be addressed to Public Information Officer (PIO) of concerned department. So, for example, if we want to get information from SBI Faridabad, then it should be addressed to Public Information Officer of SBI Faridabad
2: There is no prescribed format for writing your queries. Only requirement is that letter subject should start with :
"Request for Information under Right To Information (RTI) Act, 2005"
3: Frame your queries in points (recommended)
4: At end of letter, you should have a declaration
"I do hereby declare that I am a citizen of India. I request you to ensure that the information is provided before the expiry of the 30 day period after you have received the application"
5: Fees: You can deposit fees by Postal Order (recommended) as it is cheaper or by Bank Draft. It should be in favor of Accounts Officer. For example, if you are writing RTI to SBI, it should be Accounts Officer, SBI payable at location of concerned department
6: Amount of Fees. National/Central departments fees is rs. 10 only
7: You should sign the application and write your postal address
8: Send your letter by Registered Post only. No couriers please.
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