Procedural Compliance - RTI matters
Demonstrates knowledge, applies, and guides others on RTI matters to maintain procedural compliance, provide reasonable assistance to persons seeking information, and situate the act within a larger good governance framework
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Office Management
Levels
Applies RTI procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and application of RTI procedures, specific to information requests, receipts, transfers, and records
Recognises key stakeholders and institutional structures/processes in the RTI process, as laid out in the RTI Act, Section 41(b) (APIO, appellate authority, etc.)
Responds and disposes information requests within the stipulated time period to concerned section/department and makes appeals to FAA
Maintains updated practical knowledge on the RTI act through official trainings, circulars, parliament notices, etc
Situates RTI within good governance
Answers questions and provides reasonable assistance to persons seeking information under the RTI act
Seeks information from officers in other departments and sections to ensure delivery of complete reply
Scrutinises information sought for by application and/or received by concerned section/department for exemptions applicable under Section 8,9, or 24 of the RTI Act
Interprets and situates RTI within the broader good governance framework through updated knowledge on the Act
Advocates for information disclosures
Reviews and anticipates requests from persons seeking information under the RTI act and renders reasonable assistance to them
Prepares weekly and annual statements using RTI records, information provided from other departments and section to examine the status of proactive disclosures in the public authority
Guides others on the procedures for making complaints and appeals against compensation, penalties imposable by Information Commission, and exemptions
Advocates for information disclosures within the department and amongst the public