Right to Information Request (Punjab)

TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, public_body_name, public_body_address, PUNJAB

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION UNDER SECTION 10, PUNJAB TRANSPARENCY AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2013

Requestor: requestor_name, requestor_cnic, requestor_address, requestor_contact

APPLICATION FOR INFORMATION UNDER PUNJAB TRANSPARENCY AND RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2013

1. The undersigned, requestor_name, citizen of Pakistan, holder of CNIC No. requestor_cnic, resident at requestor_address, hereby submits this request for access to information held by public_body_name, a public body subject to the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013. 2. REQUESTOR'S PARTICULARS: Contact details: requestor_contact. Email: requestor_email. 3. INFORMATION SOUGHT: I hereby request access to the following information: information_description Specifically, the following documents and records are requested: - document_1_description - document_2_description - document_3_description - additional_documents 4. RELEVANCE AND PUBLIC INTEREST: This information is sought for the following purpose: request_purpose 5. TIME PERIOD: The information relates to the period from start_date to end_date. 6. SPECIFIED RECORDS: Where applicable, the following specific records are requested: - File/Record Reference: record_reference - Department/Section: department_name - Subject Matter: subject_matter 7. PREFERRED FORMAT: I request that the information be provided in the following manner: Preferred format of access: access_format (Inspection/Photocopy/Certified Copy/Electronic Copy/Printed Material/Other) 8. MODE OF DELIVERY: I prefer to receive the information through: receipt_mode (In-person/Courier/Email/Postal/Other) 9. AWARENESS OF CHARGES: I am aware that the Public Information Officer may charge reasonable fees for provision of information as per Section 14 of the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013. I hereby authorize payment of all reasonable costs including copying, certification, and dispatch. 10. PURPOSE DECLARATION: I declare that this request is made for a legitimate and lawful purpose to obtain information in the public interest. This request is not made for any frivolous, malicious, or unlawful objective. 11. STATUTORY TIMELINE: In accordance with Section 10(4) of the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013, I request that a response be provided within ten (10) working days from receipt of this request. I understand that the timeframe may be extended by up to an additional ten (10) working days in exceptional circumstances. 12. COMMUNICATION DETAILS: All communication regarding this request should be directed to: requestor_contact, requestor_email, or in writing at requestor_address.

WHEREFORE, I respectfully request that this Honourable Public Information Officer may be pleased to: (1) Receive and acknowledge this request in accordance with the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Act 2013; (2) Provide the requested information within the prescribed time limit of ten working days; (3) Provide the information in the requested format and through the requested mode of delivery; (4) Issue a written notification if any portion of the requested information is exempt from disclosure under Section 5 of the Act, providing specific reasons and legal basis for such exemption; (5) Communicate the applicable fees, if any, and provide an opportunity to pay before provision of information; (6) Provide the information free of charge or at the lowest possible cost if the requestor qualifies for fee waiver; (7) Extend the time limit if necessary with written justification; and (8) Afford such further relief as may be deemed fit and proper.

That the Applicant approaches this Honourable Court / Authority with clean hands, has made full and frank disclosure of all material facts, and has not concealed anything material to the just decision of the application.

That the present application is filed in good faith, at the earliest available opportunity, and is otherwise within the period of limitation prescribed by law.

That no prejudice will be caused to the Respondent / opposite party by grant of the relief sought; on the contrary, refusal of the relief would cause irreparable injury and hardship to the Applicant for which no adequate remedy is available in damages.

I, requestor_name, holder of CNIC No. requestor_cnic, solemnly affirm on oath that all facts stated in this request are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further declare that I am seeking this information for a legitimate and lawful purpose in the public interest.

Deponent requestor_name requestor_cnic requestor_address Signature: _______________ Date: request_date