When to File Second Appeal?
First Appeal rejected or not decided within 45 days
Unsatisfied with First Appeal decision
PIO failed to comply with FAA's order
Want penalty on PIO for delay
Timeline for Second Appeal
First Appeal Decided/Rejected
Final Order
Within 30 Days of hearing
Central Information Commission (CIC) vs State Information Commission (SIC)
Central Information Commission
- For Central Government authorities
- Chief Information Commissioner by President
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Online appeal: https://cic.gov.in
State Information Commission
- For State Government authorities
- State Chief Information Commissioner by Governor
- Located in state capitals
- State-specific online portals
Second Appeal Application Format
Before the [Central/State] Information Commission
Appeal No.: _________
IN THE MATTER OF:
[Your Name] ... Appellant
Versus
[Public Authority Name] ... Respondent
Appeal under Section 19(3) of RTI Act, 2005
Facts of the Case:
1. RTI Application filed on: _________
2. PIO response received on: _________ (if any)
3. First Appeal filed on: _________
4. First Appeal decision on: _________
Grounds of Appeal:
[State reasons for dissatisfaction with FAA order]
Relief Sought:
Please direct the PIO to provide information and impose penalty for delay.
List of Enclosures:
[List all documents]
Place: _________
Date: _________
Signature of Appellant
Hearing Procedure at CIC/SIC
1
Commission issues notice of hearing
2
Hearing conducted (physical/video conferencing)
3
Both parties present arguments
4
Commission may seek records
5
Final order passed with directions
Penalties Imposed by CIC/SIC
₹250 per day for delay (max ₹25,000)
Compensation for loss/detriment
Disciplinary action recommendation
Direction to provide information
Online Filing: Second appeal can be filed online through CIC portal (https://cic.gov.in). No fee for second appeal. BPL applicants exempted from all fees.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. For specific cases, consult RTI Act or legal professional.