Q.12) An applicant filed a RTI application on a plain paper in regional language and handed over to PIO who rejected the application saying that it should be on pre-printed format available outside the office at the cost of Rs 25/-. When applicant insisted, PIO ultimately agreed to accept the application. The request was regarding certain information consisting of 52 pages and one sample of brick for the construction on the premises of office. The cost of information sample etc came out to be Rs 2200, which the applicant deposited immediately and got the necessary information in 52 pages. The PIO intimated the date for inspection at the construction site. The applicant went to the site of construction, and finalized the sample and ultimately, got the sample tested and report obtained.

(a) Do you justify the action and conduct of PIO?

(b) What should be done by applicant to punish corrupt construction agency?

(c) How RTI could be useful to expose corruption in construction industry.