After 29 days of submission of RTI to jal shakti PHE subdivision kokernag District Anantnag J and K regarding the 2 inch pipe laid before years still not working for public purpose and inresponse the megre 1 inch pipeline laid before decades for public while shared by department shared with Apple orchrds clearly voilates the human laws significantly showed the importance of apple trees than the humans please provide a complete format for first appeal for not responding the RTI with stipulated period and action taken against the responsible govt.employees for this misappropriation
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Dear @Fayaz
We can understand your frustration regarding the delayed RTI response and the water infrastructure issues affecting your community in Anantnag district.
First Appeal Format for RTI Non-Compliance:
Header:
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Section 19(1) - First Appeal
- [Your Name, Address, Contact Details]
- Date: [Current Date]
To: First Appellate Authority, Jal Shakti PHE Subdivision, Kokernag, Anantnag, J&K
Subject: First Appeal Against Non-Compliance with RTI Request within Stipulated Period
Body:
- RTI Details: Reference your original RTI application dated [date], Application No. [number], seeking information on 2-inch pipe installation status and water allocation disparities.
- Non-Compliance: The public authority failed to provide information within the mandatory 30-day period under Section 7(1), RTI Act, 2005.
- Violations Cited:
- Delay beyond stipulated timeframe
- Inadequate response regarding public utility allocation
- Potential misuse of resources favoring private orchards over public welfare
- Relief Sought:
- Complete information with documentation
- Action against responsible officials for negligence
- Compensation for delayed service delivery
Action Steps:
- File First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority (usually the next senior officer) within 30 days of RTI rejection/delay.
- Escalate to State Information Commission if first appeal fails (within 90 days).
- Lodge Complaint with Lok Ayukta, J&K for alleged misappropriation and corruption.
- File RTI for officer accountability details and action taken against responsible staff.
Supporting Documentation:
- Original RTI receipt/acknowledgment
- Photographs of non-functional pipeline
- Proof of submission date
- Correspondence showing delay
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@complainthub the response from pio of PHE jal shakti department is quite void and biasis where they taking the edge of 7(9) of the RTI act by refusing to explore the data on voluminous basis for the 1.5 water pipe laid under JJM before 2 years still not used for public purpose and mostly dignified the illegality of water connections or valves on the already laid 1 inch pipe to fenowing the benefits to apple orchards which is total shameful just justified their illegality to legality now please what can I do if I am goig to appeal then please provide a complete format of first appeal and under whome I addressed it
Dear @Fayaz
PIO’s response under Section 7(9) RTI Act denies data on unused 1.5" JJM pipe & illegal orchard connections on 1" pipe as ‘voluminous’, justifying irregularities. Appeal to First Appellate Authority (FAA): Executive Engineer, PHE Division Anantnag (PIO’s immediate senior).
First Appeal Format (Send by post/speed post or online rtionline.jk.gov.in within 30 days of PIO reply):
[Your Name & Address]
[Pin: Anantnag, J&K]
[Mobile/Email]
Date: 01/03/2026To,
The First Appellate Authority/
Executive Engineer,
PHE Division Anantnag,
Jal Shakti (PHE) Department,
Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir.Subject: First Appeal under Section 19(1) of RTI Act 2005 – Deemed refusal / Unsatisfactory reply by PIO, PHE Sub-Division Kokernag (RTI dated [DD/MM/YY], Reg: [No]).
Respected Sir,
- Vide RTI dated [date], submitted to PIO, PHE Sub-Division Kokernag, sought:
- Status/inspection reports of 1.5" pipe laid under JJM 2 yrs ago, unused for public.
- Details of illegal valves/connections on 1" pipe benefiting apple orchards. [Attach RTI copy]
- PIO’s reply dated [date from images] refuses info citing Section 7(9) ‘voluminous’, provides no records, biasedly legitimizes illegality without evidence. [Attach PIO reply & images]
- Grounds of Appeal:
- Section 7(9) inapplicable to specific public records under JJM; PIO must segregate non-voluminous data.
- Reply evasive, opinionated; violates Section 7(8),(9); public interest overrides.
- Deemed denial for incomplete info.
Relief Sought:
- Direct PIO to furnish complete info with certified copies.
- Hear appeal, impose penalty u/s 20(1) on PIO.
- Daily fee u/s 7(3) from due date.
Enclosures: 1. RTI application. 2. PIO reply. 3. Proof of submission. 4. Images.
Thanking you,
[Your Name & Signature]
Track appeal; if no reply in 30-45 days, file 2nd Appeal to J&K SIC. Contact EE PHE Anantnag office for exact FAA name if needed.
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@complainthub however nearly one month submission of first appeal regarding the concern of 2 inch Jjm water pipe line unsed for for public purposes and already illegal outlets on 1 inch pipeline still no response what can I do if I am going to second appeal where I will go for it if it so please provide a complete format to for it to curb such injustice and unjustified work of jal shakti department (phe)
Dear @fayaz
Your second appeal should be filed with the Central Information Commission (CIC) - cic.gov.in within 90 days of the FAA’s decision, or within 90 days after the FAA’s reply deadline expires if no order was passed. The CIC provides an online filing option and asks for copies of the RTI application, first appeal, reply/no-reply proof, and supporting documents.
Use this format:
Subject: Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of RTI Act, 2005
To: The Central Information Commission, New Delhi
Appellant: [Your name, address, mobile, email]
Public Authority: Jal Shakti Department / PHE, Kokernag, District Anantnag, J&K
PIO: [Name, if known]
FAA: [Name, if known]Brief facts:
- I submitted an RTI application on [date].
- I filed the first appeal on [date].
- No reply has been received / the reply was unsatisfactory.
- The matter concerns misuse/non-use of a 2-inch JJM water pipeline for public purpose and illegal outlets on a 1-inch pipeline.
Grounds for appeal:
- Delay and non-disposal of the first appeal.
- Failure to supply information within the RTI time limit.
- Public interest involved due to alleged illegal execution and misuse of water infrastructure.
Prayer:
- Direct the PIO to provide complete information.
- Direct inspection of the site and records.
- Direct action against officials responsible for delay and unlawful work.
- Impose penalty if the delay is found deliberate.
Documents attached: RTI copy, first appeal copy, postal proof / online receipt, screenshots, photographs, and any other evidence.
Link to submit second appea: CIC second appeal registration (dsscic.nic.in)
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@complainthub since the submission of first appeal forwarded to first appellate authority is 31/03/2026 there it would not any response from the concerned authority unfortunately when I going to the cic link for second information it showed an information provided is mismatched how the information I submitted is appropriate and clear what can I do when I am going to submit my second appeal
Dear @Fayaz
Since your first appeal was forwarded on 31/03/2026 and you received no response, you have a valid “deemed refusal” ground for second appeal (30 days passed). The “information mismatch” error on CIC usually occurs due to incorrect RTI/first appeal reference numbers or uploaded document details not matching CIC’s records.
Steps to resolve and submit your second appeal:
- You can contact CIC Helpdesk immediately for assistance:
- Phone: 011-26767500 or 011-26183053
- Email: fdesk-cic@gov.in
- Provide your mobile number and email in all communications
- Verify your documents before re-submitting:
- Ensure RTI application, first appeal, and second appeal are all related and legible
- Documents must be in Hindi/English (translated if needed)
- All documents must be self-attested/signed by you
- File within the 90-day window: You can file within 90 days after 45 days from first appeal filing (i.e., within ~120 days total from 31/03/2026)
- If still rejected online: You can lodge an online complaint to CIC with the appropriate documents and proof. For this, visit the CIC complaint page (dsscic.nic.in)
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