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DGS Circular No.45 of 2025 dated 06.10.2025 regarding SOP for CPIOs and FAAs of the Directorate.
Applicable to:
All CPIOs, FAAs, and Branches
Effective Date:
06.10.2025
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for CPIOs and FAAs
To streamline RTI application and appeal process, the following SOP is introduced:
- a. Acknowledgment of RTI Applications and Appeals: CPIOs and FAAs must acknowledge receipt of hard copy RTI applications and appeals.
- b. Transfer of Applications: CPIOs can transfer RTI applications to other CPIOs if it pertains to another branch, under intimation to the Nodal Officer (RTI).
- c. Consolidated Reply: If an RTI application pertains to more than one branch, the CPIO of the first-related branch should reply, consolidating inputs from other related branches.
- d. Timely Disposal: CPIOs and FAAs must dispose of RTI applications and appeals as early as possible, with a maximum limit of 48 hours for life and liberty-related information.
Important Note
In exceptional situations, with prior approval, the link officer of CPIO can deal with RTI applications and appeals in the absence of the original CPIO and FAA.
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