Under the RTI Act, 2005, can the applicant seek information through email or electronic means ?
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2021-22
Yes, under the Right to Information Act, 2005, an applicant can seek information through electronic means. Section 6(1) of the Act specifies the manner of requesting information: “A person, who desires to obtain any information under this Act, shall make a request in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area in which the application is being made, accompanied by such fee as may be prescribed…”. This explicitly includes “electronic means” as a valid method for submitting an RTI request.
The RTI Act, Section 6(1), allows for requests for information to be made through electronic means.