Does it matter to have a valid home address to file RTI application and receive responses?

Dear all,

I have following questions :

1. Does it matter to have valid home address to file RTI and receive responses?
2. What are the effects if home address or applicant identity found to be fake to ask for information
3. I see in RTI Portal, the ID is not mandatory to file application, First Appeal, and Second Appeal. Does it mean anyone can file RTI provided he/she is a citizen of India?
4. What kind of responses does government department provide if they have doubt over applicant’s Identity?

Please help in resolving these queries asap.

Sincerely,

Sherya Aggarwal

A point-wise reply is as under:

1. Does it matter to have a valid home address to file RTI and receive responses. 

Ans. There has to be some manner to send a reply. If there is a provision for filing RTI application by mail, an address is needed for the reply to be sent.

2. What are the effects if home address or applicant identity is found to be fake to ask for information?

Ans. It may be held that it is not a citizen of India who is filing the application.

3. I see in RTI Portal, the ID is not mandatory to file an application, First Appeal, and Second Appeal. Does it mean anyone can file an RTI provided he/she is a citizen of India?

Ans. YES.

4. What kind of responses does the government department provide if they have doubt over applicant’s Identity?

Ans. The RTI applicant may be rejected.

      EDITOR