Can PIO card holder file RTI application?
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 14 April 2011
This query is : Resolved
Does PIO card holder has Right to Information under RTI Act, so that he can apply to know the status of some long pending files concerning his own application like driving license application etc.?
As per my understanding he can since he is seeking information that is concerned to his files only.
Reason why I consider him eligible under RTI Act for his own application is that Freedom of Speech and Expression is also covered under Article 21 and law for enabling Article 19(1)(a) cannot be in contravention to Article 21.
Please correct me if I am wrong and give your views.
If he cannot use RTI act, inorder to know the status of his application, can he get the same application done by Indian citizen?
R.Ramachandran
(Expert) 15 April 2011
No. Only a citizen of India is entitled to seek information under RTI Act 2005.
The PIO card holder can always write to and get information relating to his case, but not under RTI Act.
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 15 April 2011
Thank you sir for clarifying. If PIO card holder has no objection for the RTI being done about his application by an Indian citizen, can he get the same done from an Indian citizen?
