Can I file an RTI to get information on my passport application which has been under review for the past 1 month ?

Question

The company rejected my incentives on several grounds and I am sure i am eligible for that. But I want to get these statement from them to prove it. When I asked for it under RTI they rejected it as it come under section 8 (1) (d) and (j).

Answer 1

Yes, you can file RTI Application to know about the Status of your Passport Application.

Matters related to passports come under Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division of Ministry of External Affairs. Passport Authority (Regional Passport Offices) are a "Public Authority" as per Section 2 (h) of the RTI Act.

You can file RTI to the concerned Regional Passport Office either Online or by Registered Post and making a payment of the prescribed fee asking them for recorded reasons to delay in issuance of your Passport.

To know more about the procedure to file RTI Applications Online for Central Government Departments, please refer https://onlinerti.com/how-to-file-rti-online-for-center

Answer 2

You can file RTI for passport under review Please file application on onlinerti.com and select passport option.