What Is The Format For An RTI Query?

The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, allows citizens to request information from public authorities. Here’s a format you can use to draft an RTI query:

RTI Query Format:

1. Heading:

To: [Name of the Public Authority or Designated Officer]
Address: [Complete Address of the Public Authority or Office]

2. Subject:

Subject: Request for Information under RTI Act, 2005

3. Salutation:

Dear Sir/Madam,

4. Introduction:

I am writing to request information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

5. Information Requested:

Please provide the following information:
(List your questions or the specific information you are requesting. Be clear and precise to avoid any ambiguity.)

6. Personal Details:

Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Contact Number: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email ID] (if applicable)

7. Payment Details (if applicable):

I am enclosing a postal order/draft of [Amount] as the application fee.
(Mention the payment method and the amount. If you are making the payment online or through another method, specify that.)

8. Additional Details:

If the information requested pertains to personal information, please note that I am requesting this information in accordance with the provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.

9. Signature:

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Full Name]

Example of an RTI Query

To:
The Public Information Officer
[Name of the Public Authority]
[Complete Address]

Subject: Request for Information under RTI Act, 2005

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to request information under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Please provide the following information:
1. Details of the expenditure on public welfare programs for the year 2023.
2. Copies of all documents related to the construction of the new community hall in [Location].
3. The list of employees with their designations and salary details for the department of [Department Name] for the year 2022.

Name: [Your Full Name]
Address: [Your Address]
Contact Number: [Your Phone Number]
Email: [Your Email ID]

I am enclosing a postal order of Rs. 10 as the application fee.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Full Name]

Summary

To format an RTI query, address it to the relevant Public Authority or Officer, state the subject, list the information requested, provide your personal details, and include payment details if applicable. Ensure clarity and specificity in your request.