Right to Information (RTI) Application to Bank Authority (Sample)

Which banks provide RTI info?

First of all, you need to know that — not all banks are coming under the purview of RTI Act. Hence, you can only make applications to the public sector banks/ govt banks i.e. the banks who satisfy the criteria as a "public authority" as defined under the RTI Act, 2005.

Hence, if you make an RTI application to private sector banks - they may not provide the requested information as they are not bound by the Act to provide the information. It is entirely their discretion whether to reply to your RTI application or not. However, if you can write or call their customer care department to enquire about any information needed by you - they will provide to the extent possible/allowed by them.

Public sector bank, example - SBI. Private sector bank, example - HDFC.

Who can apply?: All citizens have the right to seek information under RTI Act.

What are the Fees?: Min. Application fees INR 10. Additional charges are depending upon your request for printing info in papers or taking soft copies on CD. Please check bank's website for mode of payment of fees.

Whom and where to send RTI application?: All banks coming under RTI Act, have information regarding RTI application in their website. So, check out their sites to find out details of the Public Information Officer and the address where the application copy has to be sent.

Electronic RTI application: Some banks are also accepting RTI application through the email ids. There is a government RTI website wherein you can submit your RTI application online.

Format of application: Check the bank's website to find out if they have any RTI application format, it is better to follow that. If they don't have any such format, you can prepare your application letter covering all required details about you and the information required. You can refer the following specimen.

SAMPLE

RTI Application to Bank

1. Date of Application: .......................

2. Details of Public Information Officer: (Name, Designation, Address)

3. Name of the Applicant: .........................................

4. Address of the Applicant: ......................................

(Address to be used for communication purposes.)

5. Phone number: ..............................

6. Email id: ........................................

7. Additional Details of Applicant:

    Gender ...........

    Age .......yrs

    Citizenship .............

    Below Poverty Line? Yes / No

8. RTI Fees paid: .....................

9. Mode of payment: ...............

10. Information sought:

      (a) ......................................

      (b) ......................................

      (c) ......................................

11. Mode of delivery of information: (Tick your preferred mode)

      (i) By post;

      (ii) By courier;

      (iii) By email;

      (iv) Hand-delivery in-person.

12. Whether Information sought pertains to third party? Yes / No (If Yes, provide details)

13. Does it concern the Life or Liberty of a Person? Yes / No (If Yes, enclose proof)

14. Declaration: I declare and affirm that the information provided by me herein above is true to the best of my knowledge. The information sought shall be used for Public Interest. I shall not use or share the information received in any manner which would be detrimental to the unity / sovereignty or against the interest of the country.

(Signature)

(Name of the Applicant)

Letter to Meteorological Department - Requesting for Data

In order to request to the Meteorological Department for getting any specific data from them either for one time or periodically, you need to check with them first if they have any specific form in which they only accept such data requests.

If there is already a Data Request Format, it would be advisable for you to submit your request in that form. Or else if you want to complete the submission faster, you may carry your request letter having all the details and cordially request them to accept it in the interest of saving time.

If there is no such format, you could use your own format covering all necessary details or else use the following format. You can add/delete the necessary information in it.

TEMPLATE OF DATA REQUEST LETTER TO METEOROLOGICAL DEPT.

DATA REQUEST FORM

(Fill in the information in Block Letters)

(Tick your choice wherever required)

1. Name of the Applicant: ......................................

2. Type of the Applicant: Individual/ Organization
    Sub-type: Commercial / Registration / Research

3. Name and Designation of the Authorized Person, in case of Organization: ..............................

4. Communication Address: .................................................................
    Phone No. ........................
    Fax No. ............................
    Email Id. ..........................

(The address will be used to send requested data to that address.)

5. Type of Data Required : Surface / Autographic / Rainfall / OLR /  Upper-Air / Agro-Met / Marine / Ozone / Air-Pollution / AWS / Radiation / Others ........

6. Parameter Required: Rainfall / Temperature / Pressure / RH Wind (Speed/Direction) / RS /RW/OLR/  SST or specify ......

7. Data Period: From ........................... Upto .............................

8. Frequency of Data: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly /  Annual (rainfall)

9. Stations / Regions / Locations for which Data is required: .........................................

10. Mode of supply of data: Through Email / in CD to address / Hand delivery (self collect)
      (If CD delivery requested for, a payment of ..... is to be made along with this form.)

11. Format of data to be supplied: Excel / Ready to Read format

12. Any other special information required: ................................

13. Special instruction, if any: ......................................................


Place: ...........................
Date: ............................


 Signature

(Name of the Person/Authorized Signatory)
(Name of the Organization, if any)
(Affix Official Seal)

Authorized Signatory's Signature Verification Letter from Bank

What is a Signature Verification Letter?

These letters serve as proof letters. Sign verification letters not only validate and confirm the signature of the party in concern but also the identity along with any other important details like address, etc of that party in concern which could be an individual or an organization.

When needed? Signature verification letters may be asked for, when an organization is applying for something, viz. new telephone/internet connection, permission from a statutory authority, etc.

Who issues it? Signature verification letters are issued by the official banker of an organization.

Whose sign verified? In case of an organization, the signature of the Authorized Signatory, who is authorized to sign the necessary documents, is verified/attested by the banker.

Format: At first, check with the institution to whom the letter is to be submitted, if they have any specific template of the signature verification letter, which they insist upon, then use that format. If no specific format is there, then you can use your own format or the sample below to prepare the letter.

Printing: The letter could be printed either in the letter of the organization or their banker. Either way it should serve the purpose.

SAMPLE #1

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

 This is to certify that (Name of the Organisation), having their registered/branch officer at (Address of the Organisation), is maintaining a current bank account bearing number .................... with our Bank i.e. (Name of the Bank), and have been operating the said account in the normal course of its business since (year).

 Presently, as per the records available with the bank, (Name of Authorized Signatory) is the official authorized signatory for the operation of the account on behalf of the said organization. Further, as per our records, his/her signature as appearing hereunder is duly attested.


Authorised Signatory:

 (Signature)

Name: ............................................
Designation: ..................................
Phone No.: .....................................
Date: ..............................................

  (Affix Official Seal Here)


Banker:

 (Signature)

Name: ............................................
Designation: ..................................
Phone No.: .....................................
Date: ..............................................

  (Affix Bank Seal Here)

SAMPLE #2

Ref: ....................
Date: ...................

To
(Name of the Institution to whom letter to be submitted)
(Complete Address)

Sub.: Submission of Verification Letter
Ref: Our application regarding ............

Dear Sir/Madam,

(Name of the Organization), situated at (office address), has been maintaining a current account no. ...................... with our bank at (branch name). They have been operating the said account in the normal course of its business since (year).

As per the records available with the bank, we hereby attest the followings:


Signature: ........................              (Official Seal)

Name of the Authorized Signatory: ........................
Designation: ............................
Name of the Organization: .........................
Office Address: ......................................
Tel. No.: ............................

The verification letter has been issued on the request of the said Authorized Signatory for purpose of applying for (mention purpose details viz. new broadband connection) as required for the organization.


Sincerely,

(Signature)
(Name of the Banking Official)
(Designation)
(Phone No.)
(Bank Seal)



...............................................................

Imp. Notes:

(1) Print the sign-verification-letter on the letterhead of the organization/banker;

(2) The letter must be signed by the Authorized Signatory and the Banker with their official seal /rubber stamp with their full name, designation, employee code, telephone number, etc;

(3) The Banker, who is attesting the letter, should preferably be the Branch Manager or any other employee of the bank of the same or higher rank of that bank;

(4) The Authorized Signatory should provide copies of other necessary documents:
 (i) self attested copies of identity and address proofs;
 (ii) proof that he's the authorized signatory viz. board resolution, authorization letter from senior official, etc;
 (iii) all other required documents as asked for.

(5) Before submitting the original copy of the signature verification letter to anyone, keep a photocopy of it for future reference.