Consider the following statements regarding the standard format for pr

Consider the following statements regarding the standard format for providing information :

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1. RTI application number, date and date of its receipt in the public authority.
2. The name, designation, official telephone number and email ID of the CPIO.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC SO-Steno – 2018

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The correct answer is C, as both statements are considered standard and essential elements for providing information under the RTI Act, facilitating clarity, tracking, and communication.

– Statement 1: Including the RTI application number, date, and receipt date is crucial for tracking the application and the response provided by the public authority.
– Statement 2: Providing the contact details of the CPIO (Central Public Information Officer) or SPIO (State Public Information Officer) is necessary for the applicant to know whom to contact for follow-up or clarification, and for record-keeping purposes related to the designated officer handling the request.

While the RTI Act itself lays down the framework for accessing information, specific rules, guidelines, and standard practices developed by the government (like those from the Department of Personnel and Training – DoPT) provide the practical formats and procedures for handling RTI applications and responses. These standard formats typically include all the details mentioned in statements 1 and 2 to ensure transparency and effective management of RTI requests.

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