How to Apply

How to Apply

Writing Application

1. Language: Write down an application (Click to view first application proforma) in any language (English, Bengali, or Hindi)

2. Mention Act: Mention the line “Application under RTI Act 2005" or "Application under RTI Act 2019" at the top of the application.

3. Addressing: The application has to be addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO), with the College Name and its complete address, viz.,

To
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Netaji Mahavidyalaya
Balidewangang Road
Arambag
West Bengal 712601

4. Query of Information:

a) Clearly specify the queries that you request to know.

b) The applicant may ask for a photocopy of any document, data, sample, model or extract of documents as per the requirement.

c) The application may be made for inspection.

5. Applicant Details: Provide applicant details, full name and address, contact details, email address and signature.

6. Applicant Declaration: The applicant has to make a declaration of his/her Indian citizenship.

Obtaining Information

1. Obtaining Information from PIO:

The RTI law mandates the Public Information Officer (PIO) to provide the information to the applicant within 30 days.

2. Steps on Refusal or Failure of PIO to Provide Information (First Appeal):

First Appeal: If the applicant does not receive any response or reply from the concerned authority, he can proceed to an appeal named “First Appeal” to the Appellate Authority with the name and complete address of the college (Click to view the application proforma for the first appeal).

3. Obtaining Information from Appellate Authority:

The appellate authority is mandated to reply to the applicant within 45 days from the date of reception of the appeal.

4. Steps on Refusal or Failure of Appellate Authority to Provide Information (CIC Appeal):

If the appellate authority does not respond or refuses or fails to respond, the applicant may appeal to the Chief Information Commissioner of the State/Central Information Commission (Click to view the application pro forma for the CIC appeal).

Pricing

Application Fee	To obtain the documents			First Appeal
Rs 10 /- per application	Rs.: 2/- per A4 or A3 pages Actual cost or price of a photocopy in large size paper			No fee
To obtain a sample or a model		Publication	To obtain the information in Diskette / Floppy/ CD	Inspection
Actual cost or price		Fixed price for a publication Rs. 2/- for photocopy from publication	Rs.: 50/- per Item	For the first hour: No Fee Beyond First Hour: Rs. 5/- per 15 minutes
*No fee shall be charged from any person who is below the poverty line (BPL). For this exemption of fee the applicant have to provide a copy of the certificate issued by the appropriate government in this regard.

Mode of Payment:

Offline: Pay cash to the college authority against a proper receipt or pay in the form of a demand draft, banker's cheque, or Indian postal order to the accounts officer of the authority.