RTI application

[BAL KRISHAN GARG]

Respected Rama Krishna Ji , I am attaching here the draft of Application under RTI . Whether the same is correct ? if not please advice . APPLICATION FOR SEEKING INFORMATION UNDER THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT – 2005 ------------------------------------------ To, Date 02/11/2009 Central Public Information Officer , Service Tax ,Division – I, 37,Nehru Place , NEW DELHI – 110019 ----------------- Sir , Subject : Application under Right to Information Act ,2005 --------------------------------------- Ref.: DL – I /ST/R-II/SOF/MEPL/42/08 ------------------------------ 1.NAME OF THE APPLICANT : BAL KRISHAN GARG 2.NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP: INDIAN 3.PERMANENT ADDRESS: 231 – A ,POCKET – E , G.T.B.ENCLAVE,DELHI -93 4.PHONE NO. : 011 – 22115588 ,9810543831 5.ADDRESS FOR : 231 – A,POCKET – E, CORRESPONDENCE G.T.B.ENCLAVE , DELHI -93 With reference to the above mentioned , the following informations are required : 1. Copies of all correspondence between the concerned Asstt.Commissioner, Division - I to the Deputy Commissioner ( Audit ) , Service Tax Commissionerate , New Delhi during the proceedings of the case held since its beginning to 15th Sep., 09. 2.Copy of Grounds provided by the AGCR Auditors 3.Copy of all letters / details received from M/S Marc Enterprises (P) Ltd. in this regard. 6.The above information can be send me by speed post on the address mentioned above . Additional Fees may be charged to cover the cost of delivery . 7.Without prejudice to my rights under RTI Act 2005 , to facilitate faster retrieval of information , I would like to state that the information could be available at Division – I ,37 ,Nehru Place ,New Delhi – 110019 . 8.I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in section 8 and 9 of the Act & to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. Fees of Rs. 10 / + Rs. 100 /- th.P.O are enclosed

[DEV KUMAR KOTHARI]

Dear mr.Balakrishna Garg, you are placing your query on discussion forum. Therefore, in my view it should nto be addresses to any particular reader like you are addressing to Shri Rama Krishna Ji. If you want reply from Shri Rama Krishna Ji, then in my view you must contact hism personally in professional capacity. One you address a query to a particualr person, then other persons may consider themselves as excluded from the forum for discussion. I beleive this column is for discussion and nto a column like "your queries replied by....." Correct me if I am mistaken.

[Rama Krishana]

I think, that your letter may go ahead and wish that the officials would provide the requisite details without loss of time.

AI Summary

Advice on Draft RTI Application for Service Tax: Avoid Personal Queries in Public Forums, Seek Direct Contact for Specific Replies. An individual sought advice on a draft Right to Information (RTI) application regarding service tax, addressing it to a specific person in a public forum. The application requested copies of correspondence and documents related to a case from the Service Tax Division in New Delhi. A respondent advised against addressing the query to one person in a public forum, suggesting personal contact for specific replies. Another respondent expressed hope that the application would be processed promptly by the officials. The discussion highlighted the purpose of the forum for general discussion rather than personalized queries.