From: http://www.Punescoop.com
The portals of selected post offices have been thrown open to the public for seeking information under the Right to Information Act from government departments now. Already, 10 applications have been received at the main post office in Sector 19 here.
The postmaster there said the replies giving the desired information would be made available within 35 days of asking for information.
A fee of Rs10 has to be deposited for seeking information written on plain sheet at the post office. The receipt of Rs 10 has to be enclosed along with the request.
People can contact the assistant public information officers at the designated post offices and submit their application for seeking information. Officials will be punished in case of delays or in the eventuality of denial of information.
Those seeking information under the RTI will have to furnish their name, full address and phone number to the postal department. This facility was started at the Sector 19 Sector main post office here on July 19.
Says social activist, Commodore Lokesh Batra (retd), This step will prove to be a boon for those who want to seek information under the Act. It will, indeed, bring it within the reach of the common man throughout the country. The post offices will bear the expenses of sending replies through registered letter to those seeking information.
