All Indian citizens, who desires to obtain information under this Act. But, the act does not apply to the states of Jammu & Kashmir.

Any document, memo, sample, etc.

There are four types of information as follows:

• Inspection of documents
• Noting and getting certified copies of information
• Obtaining samples
• Obtaining information through electronic mode.

(i) To Apply Offline - Download the Application form and Filled in application can be sent through post.

(ii) To Apply Online - Apply

(iii)For More Information - RTI Act - View

Time limit for supply of information is 30 days from the date the CPIO receives the request. The period intervening between the dispatch of the intimation and payment of fees will be excluded from this.

It is 48 hours if information concerns life or liberty of a person.

If no reply or information is received within the stipulated time, it is presumed to have been rejected.

Any person, who does not receive a decision within the specified time, or is aggrieved by a decision of the CPIO, may within 30 days from the expiry of such period or from the receipt of such a decision may appear to the higher authority. The appellate will be Dr. S. Sivakumar, Director, Pasteur Institute of India, Coonoor.

Jurisdiction of Courts

As per section 225 and 32 of Indian Constitution, only High courts and Supreme Courts have authority over Right to Information Act 2005.