How to make a request for information under the RTI Act?

1. The request shall be in English or Malayalam or in the official language of the area in which the application is made.

2. The full name, postal address, particulars of information required and other relevant reference, if any, are to be clearly specified in the application.

Govt. Of Kerala have prescribed the Kerala Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and cost Rules, 2006). The application fee is Rs.10/-.

Persons below poverty line are exempted from payment of application fee and also the fee for providing the information. The Government of Kerala has authorized the Block Development Officers as the competent authority to issue the eligibility certificate to those below poverty line in rural areas and, the Secretary of the Corporation/Municipality for those below poverty line in the Corporation / Municipal area.

Fee for providing information

1. Rupees three for each page in A4 size paper

2.Actual charge or cost price of the copy in larger size paper

3. Actual cost or price for samples or models, maps, plans etc.

4. For inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and a fee of rupees ten for every subsequent thirty minutes or fraction thereof.

Appeal

If you do not receive a response to your RTI application within 30 days, or if you are not satisfied with the information received you can file a first appeal. No fee is required to file an appeal.

If you are not satisfied with the reply of first appeal or if you do not receive a response to the first appeal within 45 days, you may file a second appeal

Rejection of a request

Where a request is rejected, the State Public Information Officer shall inform the person the reason for such rejection.