STEP 7: No Response of the Application

If the applicant does not receive a response to the RTI application or in cases where he/she is:

  • Unable to submit a request
  • Faced with a department claiming non appointment of PIO or a department unaware of the RTI Act
  • Refused acceptance of his/her application
  • Refused access to information
  • Refused a response within the time specified
  • Charged unreasonable fees
then a complaint can be lodged under Section 18 of the Right to Information Act to the State or Central Information Commission who will subsequently issue summons to the concerned PIO / HOD.

Click here to download the complaint form.

Note: Remember to keep an acknowledged copy of your complaint with you for further follow up if required. You can send your complaint through RPAD to the concerned State Information Commission.

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