सूचना का अधिकार

• Write, on paper or electronically, to the CPIO or APIO.
• No reason needs to be given.
• Only the details needed to contact you are required.

• Application fee ₹10, by cash, demand draft or banker’s cheque.
• ₹2 per page (A4 or A3) created or copied; actual cost for larger paper and samples.
• No fee for applicants below the poverty line (with proof), or if the authority misses the time limit.

• Within 30 days.
• Within 48 hours where the information concerns the life or liberty of a person.

Information affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India, forbidden by a court, breaching privilege, trade secrets and IPR, held in a fiduciary relationship, received in confidence from a foreign government, endangering life or safety, impeding investigation, Cabinet papers (decisions are made public), and unwarranted invasion of privacy.