Information under the rti act

The details regarding Rules & Regulations pertaining to fees etc. under the RTI Act may be perused in the website of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) i.e. www.persmin.nic.in

Dear Mr. Aksah,
 

You are right the PIO can ask to pay for the xerox copy charges for those pages pertaining the information sought under the RTI Application and if the person belongs to below powerty line he need to enclosed the copy of BPL certificate for the waiver of fee applicable under the RTI Act.

Please also visit the site and go through the rules and regulations as suggested by Mr. Rama chary Rachakonda Ji. If still unsatisfied file first appeal to the concerned appellate authority.

How much are they asking you to pay? If it is a small amount pay it and get it. If it is a disproportionately large amount complain to the next appellate officer. If his reply is not satisfactory you can go on appeal higher and higher up to the Supreme Court.