(a) whether as per Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) GSR336 dated 16-09-2005, Rs. 2/- for
each page in A-4 or A-3 size paper is to be charged for obtaining information under RTI Act, 2005;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether 50 paisa or to a maximum of Re. 1/- is charged for a photocopy in the open market;
(d) if so, the reasons for charging Rs. 2/- per page as photocopy charges under RTI Act, 2005;and
(e) the steps taken to reduce the charges accordingly?
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY;
MINISTER OF THE STATE (Independent Charge) IN THE MINISTRY OF EARTH SCIENCE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE PRIME’S MINISTER OFFICE;
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS;AND
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)
(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The fee is prescribed for providing information which is Rs. 2/- for each page
(A-4 or A-3 size paper) created or copied.
(c): The information is not maintained.
(d): The prescribed fee is for providing information which includes photocoping charges and is reasonable.
(e): Does not arise.