Which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005 provides that a person, who desires to obtain any information under the 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 ?
Section 6(1)
Section 8(1)
Section 10(1)
Section 12(1)
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Section 6(1) states that “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 sub-section precisely details the permissible modes and languages for submitting an RTI application.