Can RTI be filed to a government school or university?

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Answer By law4u team

Yes, an RTI (Right to Information) application can be filed to a government school or university in India. Government schools and universities are public authorities under the RTI Act, 2005. They are funded and managed by the government, so they are legally bound to provide information under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act. You can seek information such as: Admission procedures Fee structure Staff appointments Expenditure and budgets Marks or evaluation-related queries Policies and rules followed by the institution You must address the RTI application to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned school or university and pay the prescribed fee (usually ₹10). Private schools or universities receiving substantial government aid may also fall under the purview of the RTI Act.

Answer By Anik

Dear Client, Yes any public authority is obligated to provide information under the 2005 Right to Information Act. The term public authority refers to government-funded and government-controlled educational institutions. Inquiries concerning administrative issues, faculty appointments, fund utilization admissions and other topics can be submitted through an RTI. However Section 8 of the RTI Act may exempt staff or student personal information that is not of public interest. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.

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