Right to Information (RTI) Laws in Pakistan: A GUIDE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
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March 2, 2020
- Posted by: Admin
A guide to understanding the RTI laws in Pakistan. Salient features of the law in different provinces.
Right to Information (RTI) Laws in Pakistan:
A GUIDE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC
The document has been prepared as a guide for general public for enhancing their understanding in use of RTI laws available in the country.
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Federal |
Punjab |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
Sindh |
Balochistan |
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RTI Regulation |
Right of Access to Information Act 2017 |
The Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013 |
KP Right to Information Act 2013 |
Sindh RTI Act 2017 |
Balochistan Freedom of Information Act 2005 |
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Federal |
Punjab |
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) |
Sindh |
Balochistan |
Information Request |
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To Whom the information request shall be submitted |
Designated Official of the relevant public body |
Public Information Officer (PIO) of the relevant public body |
PIO of the relevant public body |
Designated Official of the relevant public body |
Designated Official of the relevant public body |
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How the information request shall be submitted |
In writing on plain paper By mail, by fax or by email. |
Plain paper or information request form In hard or electronic copy |
In writing on plain paper By mail, by fax or by email. |
In any form and manner |
In any form and manner |
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Requester shall include contact details and an address for delivery of the information or record |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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The requester shall be provided a receipt acknowledging the request, including the date and name of the official responsible for processing it |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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A public body may provide an optional form for making requests for information, with a view to assisting requesters to make request. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Requester shall provide reasons for request |
No |
No |
No |
No |
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The requester shall be provided assistance if he/she is unable to make a request or disabled |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Disposal of Request |
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The requester shall be provided a written notice from PIO in response to information request stating reasons for rejecting or accepting the request |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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The information provided by PIO shall be accompanied by a certificate or record at the foot thereof, as appropriate, to the effect that the information is correct or, as the case may be, the copy is a true copy of such public record, and such certificate shall be dated and signed by the PIO. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Timeline (Days) for Responding to Information Request |
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Timeline for Provision of Information |
as soon as possible In any case within 10 working days of the receipt of request |
as soon as possible In any case within 14 working days of the receipt of request |
as soon as possible In any case within 10 working days of the receipt of request |
as soon as possible In any case within 15 working days of the receipt of request |
within 21 days of the receipt of the request |
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the required information is not readily available, the request requires a search through a large number of records |
may be extended by a maximum of a further 10 working days |
may be extended by a maximum of a further 14 working days |
may be extended by a maximum of a further 10 working days |
may be extended by a maximum of a further 10 working days |
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Timeline (Days) for Information needed to protect the life or liberty of any individual |
3 working days |
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2 working days |
2 working days |
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Fee for Requests |
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Fee |
Cost of reproducing information and sending it to the requester |
Cost of reproducing information and sending it to the requester |
Actual costs of reproducing information and sending it to the requester No fee shall be charged for the first twenty pages of information provided, or where the requester is below the poverty line. |
Cost of reproducing information and sending it to the requester |
Pay such fee at such time as may be prescribed |
