Sidhakahna Jot Keshav village in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh is one such example. Five inspired residents of the village filed RTI applications and questioned the district administration about the conditions of the village roads and drains. They also raised questions as to why there were no allotments under the 'Indira Awaas Yojna'.The administration immediately acted and the construction of the roads and drains began in the village. Since then, 32 villagers have been allotted the houses under the 'Indira Awaas Yojna' and the administration has displayed a list on the village wall, containing the names of the villagers eligible for the allotments under the scheme.
Under the RTI (Right to Information) Act, any citizen can request the following from any Government department or undertaking:
- inspect works, documents, records.
- take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records.
- obtain information in form of printouts, or in any other electronic mode.
- Apply in writing or by email in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area, to the Public Information Officer (PIO), giving the details of the information required. Here is a sample RTI application.
- You don't have to give the reason for seeking the information.
- Application fee is Rs. 10. In addition, you have to pay about Rs. 2 per page for making copies. People below the poverty line are exempt from the fees.
- In Bihar you can file an RTI application by making a phone call.
- There are many Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that help citizens in filing RTI applications. Please inquire in your area.
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