Response 

Got the response fairly quick. 

With reference to your application cited it is to inform that the prescribed fees is  not paid along  with the application, to consider it as RTI Application 'Hence it is closed as lodged.

Now here are a few facts-

The document used for reference while filing RTI is RTI Guidelines 2013

1. It was sent with a postal order of Rs. 10 as prescribed in clause 17.

2.  PIO is supposed to supply information on any deficiency in fee and wait for a reasonable time frame before rejecting the application. Clause 10.

3. The application was sent to Chief Information commissioner.

Our observations on the RTI response are - 

1. There was no information provided on what is the actual fee or deficiency by the PIO. 

2. We looked at APIC website and the section relating to the fee it also doesn't prescribe any fee but points to a memo number without a link to it.

3. The RTI was out-rightly rejected.

We spent multiple days  getting postal orders, physically mailing the RTI and it was rejected, just like that, might be a very  state specific "technical" reason for that but is it as per the spirit of RTI? 

Reasons we are working towards fixing this issue:- 

The details are in this thread. but briefly.

- A manual effort is a big barrier for a common man to seek information on any in-efficiency, corruption, violation in his/her community.

- Apart from being a barrier, it in-efficient wasting a lot of time of information giving agency and seeker.

- There are plenty of loopholes which can be used to suppress, deflect or deny the information.

-Its error prone and any redress, since tedious is pushing citizens in a state of defeated apathy.

-Digitizing the effort will not only make the process seamless but open opportunities to improve the process and streamline the feedback loop.

- Will minimize misuse from the information giver and seeker.

- Save taxpayers some scarce money.

- An informed citizen would be less prone to propaganda machinery and an active collaboration will bring down cost to development.

Our Aim -

Is to bring efficiency, accountability and transparency in the state RTI system by  having all the states on board rti.gov.in or a similar platform working with efficiency similar to existing service by central government.

Status -

The research on the status of RTI for Andhra Pradesh is complete and till the date (September 2016) there is no online, consistent facility to file an Right to Information to the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Future course of action -

To carry this effort forward we are looking for coordinators in Andhra Pradesh, who can work towards a transparent state of Andhra Pradesh with our team.

Who can be a coordinator -

 Any one with a zeal to improve communities using a non confrontational approach, ready to collaborate with multiple entities and is systematic and patient. A working professional, An activist, A politician, researcher, a housewife, a student. All he/she needs is an inclination for scientific ways, curious, respect and honor, and of course a few hours a week.

Are Coordinators Funded for their efforts?

Yes. BallotboxIndia is about bringing back the culture of detailed deliberations and research. We follow a tedious systematic approach and are actions and output based. To sustain such efforts the time and efforts spent has to be valued and incentivized.

I can't add value for this particular effort but been active for common good or want to work for better communities ?

Send in your details to innovators@ballotboxindia.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thanks 

Team @BallotboxIndia