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This answer will guide you through the process of filing an RTI application.Online MethodThe online method makes it extremely easy to file RTIs and also makes it easier to appeal against the order on such application. Unfortunately, this service, for now, is only available for Central Government Departments and Ministries including the PMO, the Secretariat of the President and the Vice-President and Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariat. The following steps will guide you through filing of RTI application onlineIdentify the department from which you are seeking information from. You can use the respective website of the department or a do a quick research in order to make sure you file the application with the right department.Visit http://rtionline.gov.in. On the Home-Page of the website, you will find an option for the login of Registered Users. Please note that registration is not mandatory, you can choose to register or move directly to the “Submit Request” option.Click on the “Submit Request” tab and go through the guidelines for the use of the RTI online portal. Once done, click on the “I have read and understood the above guideline” checkmark and click on “Submit.”Fill out the form. The form consists of the options to chose the department of the central government and the public authority. Then it requires mostly personal details. Do not forget to provide a working email id and phone number. In the “Text for RTI Request application” text box you need to provide the questions about the subject upon which you seek information. The said text box has a 3000 character limit. In order to put in more text, you can click and attached supporting documents through the “supporting document” option below the text box.5. The form is not processed until the payment is made. A nominal fee of INR 10 needs to be paid, which can be done through a credit or debit card, or through internet banking. If you have an account with a state bank, the process gets even simpler. You can now make the payment from you RuPay cards.6. Once the payment is made you are provided a Registration ID along with the receipt. You must have the receipt for future reference. The Registration ID will provide you access to your application and the reply.Important points:Keep an eye on the Status Report of your application, which is available on the website, or track your e-mail alerts. This will ensure you are notified of any additional fees/documents you might need to submit.As per the Act, a reply should occur within 30 days. If your application is not processed (or answered) within that time, you may submit an appeal through the website.Offline MethodThe Offline Method of RTI application is a little complicated but is easy none the less. The steps involved are as follows.Like in the case of online application you need to first identify the government and the authority from which you seek the information.Once the above step is complete, you need to address an application on a white sheet of paper to the “Public Information Officer” of such authority or department, followed by the name and address of the department.In the Subject line of the application mention this line “Seeking Information Under the RTI Act, 2005.”You must enlist all such points in the form of questions upon which you wish to receive information. Include details if you need specific information such as dates and years.Once the application is complete, do not forget to mention the date of the application and the details of the postal order of Rupees 10 which you need to attach along with the application. These Postal Orders can be obtained from any post office in India mostly before 3 PM. Also, the people below poverty line are not required to attach the postal order or make the fee payment, but they must attach a copy of the BPL Certificate.Sign the Application form with your full name and address along with the date and send it through a registered post to the office of the concerned authority.If a reply is not received within 30 days, an appeal can be filed with the Appellate Authority.

No-dues procedure for IITK PHD (CHE)Go to http://172.26.142.68/nodues/ and login with your IITK email. Successful login will take you initial information page. Fill the information and move to next page which is as shown below.Fill the personal information and click the submit button. Then, the no dues application is submitted to respective sections for due clearanceAfter a day, some of the rows show automatically due clearance from respective sections. Rest of the columns need dues clearance manually by approaching each section. The whole procedure has been shown in step by step manner.1) Institute Dues (Account Section): Proceed to Account section and fill form for no dues. Get dues verification for a) scholarship dues, b) TA dues, and c) Advance dues. Submit the form in account section.2) Library: Visit the library. Verify online submitted thesis and clear the dues, if any.SC/ST Book Bank (DOSA): If hall dues are cleared, go to DOSA office and request for dues clearance3) Hall of Residence: Get the form from hall office, fill it and submit to mess. They will evaluate the dues. Get dues clearance from canteen/ grocery/ photocopy shop. Submit the form to hall office and clear all hall dues.4) Department Concerned (i) Dues: Visit departmental office and request for dues clearanceThesis Copy submitted to Guide: Visit OARS section in DOAA. Submit bank dues clearance application. After submission, OARS official will send an email containing “no dues” link to thesis supervisor which should be verified by thesis supervisor.Thesis Copy for Department Library: Visit departmental office and request for dues clearance5) Bank dues: Write an application and get verified by concerned bank. Submit this application in OARS section in DOAA.6) ID Cell: Visit ID cell, surrender health centre booklet and ID card.Student Gymkhana: If hall dues are cleared, go to DOSA office and request for dues clearanceGames & Sports: Automatically clearedCultural: Automatically clearedStudent(s) Benefit Fund (DOSA): If hall dues are cleared, go to DOSA office and request for dues clearance7) Medical Unit: Automatically cleared8) Computer Center: Visit CC office and request to clear the dues.9) DORD: Go to DORD office and request for dues clearance10) Auditorium: Automatically cleared11) DRPG: Automatically cleared12) Electric Charges IWD for SBRA: Visit OARS section in DOAA, if residing in hall.13) Telephone Exchange: Automatically cleared, if residing in hall.14) Students Placement Office: Go to SPO and fill the no dues form (Pledge form)Meanwhile the cleared dues will appear as shown in the photo below15) Once all dues will be cleared, all the columns will show no dues, after which, press the submit button for final no dues form submission.16) Go to DOAA office and get the print copy of submitted dues clearance form.17) Go to NAD cell in OARS section and verify your NAD ID and get ID approval on the clearance form.18) Submit final version of thesis (same copy submitted to online library repository) to [email protected]) Go to DOAA for final thesis submission approval and final dues clearance stamp.Online thesis submission guidelines:1) Make a pdf copy of abstract and save with the name XXXXXX_abstract.pdf where XXXXXX is roll number.2) Make a pdf copy of full thesis and save with the name XXXXXX.pdf.3) Generate the MD5 and SHA512 hash for abstract and full thesis from http://sm.mail.iitk.ac.in/hash/ (generated code is file specific. Once the code is generated, don’t change anything in the abstract and full thesis)4) Paste the above generated code in authentication form downloaded from http://172.28.64.70:8080/jspui/authentication_form.docx5) Sign the authentication form and get it signed from thesis supervisor with date.6) Submit the authentication form to DOAA office for verification. After verification, DOAA officials will send a scanned copy of authentication form to you as well as library section.7) Save the scanned copy with the name XXXXXX_authentication.pdf.8) Now you are ready to submit online thesis to repository.9) Register your IITK email ID on http://172.28.64.70:8080/jspui/register and login to Dspace.10) Fill the preliminary information and upload thesis as per information available on http://172.28.64.70:8080/jspui/tutorial/online_tutorial.wmvMore information is available on http://172.28.64.70:8080/jspui/guidelines.htmlFrom 09 Jan 2020 onward, all students are required to obtain a NAD ID by registering at NAD at https://cvl.nad.co.in/NAD/studentStack.action. For more information, please visit https://www.iitk.ac.in/nadcell/.Don’t forget the following after dues clearance1) Receive the provisional certificate form DOAA for completed degree.Go to account section and submit provisional certificate fees of 200/- (as on Jan 2020). Submit a copy of dues clearance form and fee receipt at DOAA office for issuance of provisional degree certificate. Also, don’t forget to receive final grade sheet once they are issued.2) Request final grade sheet from DOAA officeGo to DOAA office and request for final grade sheet (It takes few days to get the grade sheet).3) Request to release last month stipend.Get the stipend release form from department office. Fill the form completely and get it signed by thesis supervisor. Submit the form along with dues clearance form at departmental office.4) Request to release security deposit.Go to https://oa.cc.iitk.ac.in/Oa/Jsp/Main_Frameset.jsp and select option for security money refund. Fill the form, take the print out. Submit it along with dues clearance copy in the drop box at DOSA office.5) Lifetime alumni membership (optional).Register at https://iitkalumni.org/alumni/life-membership-application-form.php by uploading your photo with all the necessary details. Go to Alumni office and receive your alumni card.

I had my Visa Interview for a German National Visa - Student Visa - today (August 7, 2019) at the Chennai German Mission, for my Master’s studies. Since I found some answers on Quora useful, I am writing this elaborate post on the entire process of applying for the visa in Chennai and the interview day.I got the Admission letter for my intended Master’s Program in Germany on July 23, 2019. This was quite late already, because Winter Semester starts on October 1 and lectures on October 14, and I was recommended by my university to enrol before lectures begin. I didn’t know jackshit about the Visa Application process till mid-July. When I found out students need the National Visa (for stays longer than 90 days) which could take upto 12 weeks for the entire process, I was scared stiff about my chances of reaching Germany on time. Once I had ithe offer, I checked the Chennai Mission’s website for the Student Visa document Checklist and began preparing for the appointment.I already had an offer from a couple of months back, from another German university which wasn’t my priority. But I foolishly waited till I got the offer for the program I desired before starting with the checklist preparation,Pro tip : Even if you haven’t received your offer of admission, please visit the consulate webpage well in advance and find out what documents you can have ready in order to quickly apply for an appointment thereafter.The Official Checklist, as prepared in Febraury 2017 :Valid passport (ppt)1 copy of ppt datapage3 ppt photoscover letteradmission letterproof of fee paymentproof of language proficiencyproof of academic qualificationsproof of financial meanstravel health insuranceYou need one set of original documents in this list — which may be required only for reference, and will not be taken in the consulate - and TWO more copy sets, which are what you submit to the interviewing officer.The copies must be of the SIGNED original documents. Before the interview I had photocopies taken and I had signed them like fresh forms but I took copies of the signed ones later and they were accepted. I also self-attested my passport data page just in case.GETTING DOCUMENTS READY :4. Cover letter must have name. dates and duration and language of instruction of the program, details of financial means - blocked account or sponsorship details, academic qualifications - upto class 10, and intended date of departure.6. fee payment proof is required if the program has tuition fee. I had no tuition fee, but I still submitted proof of payment of semester fee to be on the safer side (???).7. TOEFL/IELTS for english course (like mine). Adequate German proficiency for German course.8. Original/provisional degree certificate, final transcript, class 12 marksheet, class 10 marksheet9. If there’s no tuition fee - Blocked account letter is sufficient. I had one from Kotak Mahindra Bank which took 7 working days to get after I pressed them constantly (It almost always takes longer). I got one for 853 euros/month even though the consulate webpage said that was effective since Sept 1,2019. Upon enrolling in my university, I will be required to have 853/month instead of the presently accepted 720/month. It is wiser to have 853/month blocked now itself to avoid issues in the future, and this notion is endorsed by the consulate also. If there’s a tuition fee you will need sponsorship letter with notary public attestation. It’s also good to have 3 year IT returns, and 6 months’ bank statement of the sponsor in that case along with their identification copies.10. checklist mentions insurance for “approximately 3 months” but the consulate required one for 6 months. luckily, the interviewer said they didn’t need the travel insurance document now and said I will receive an email with instructions on when and how to submit that.CAUTION : The duly filled and signed Visa application form and declaration form are not mentioned in the checklist but you need to have one originally signed and 2 photocopies of those documents as well. DO NOT STICK PHOTOS IN THE APPLICATION FORMS, that will be done by an official in the consulate.11. Demand draft : Please search the webpage for the latest article on Visa Fees. Fees must be payed in INR through a DD only. Unfortunately for me, the Visa fee changed on the day I issued a DD. I had read another blog post where a student submitted a DD issued before a similar fee change and it was accepted and difference in fee returned. Today at the consulate no such thing happened. People with DDs for the earlier fee amount were asked to issue a DD again with the latest fee amount, and submit it to the consulate within 2 hours after the interview. It was good I didn’t take chances with that and got the DD changed that same day I issued it. However, there are TWO PUBlIC BANKS CLOSE TO THE CONSULATE, and it is advisable to take the same amount in cash to the interview just in case.Note : The DD I issued in INDIAN BANK, which is one of the banks close to the consulate, had no space for the full name of the payee. The last 10 characters were handwritten by the bank staff and attested, causing me unnecessary worry as to whether it’d be accepted. It is accepted and not an issue at all.FIXING AN APPOINTMENT IN CHENNAI :If you have an unconditional offer letter (it will be clearly mentioned as “UNCONDITIONAL” in the letter, otherwise it is NOT most likely), you can contact VFS Chennai and submit the documents to them and “skip the waiting time for an appointment” according to the webpage. I also called the consulate to confirm this but I have no experience with this procedure.Unfortunately, I had a conditional letter - I needed to have German proficiency at the END OF MY FIRST YEAR. So I needed to book an appointment with the Consulate directly and have an interview. In Chennai, you can reserve an interview slot online from the consulate webpage without going through VFS, unlike in Mumbai or New Delhi. It is shocking and ordinary to find absolutely no slots on the webpage for two or three months, Remember : it takes 4–6 weeks after your appointment to know the status of your Visa. Book appointments accordingly. Here are some tips to book an appointment, based on my own observations:Every night at 3:30 am Indian Time, slots apparently get CREATED for the next available date - usually about 45 to 50 days from the date of checking. All interview slots for that day are shown to be available. If you start well in advance, an appointment can be easily booked in a day this way. E.g, on Aug 1, I saw ALL slots created and available for September 27, almost 2 months away.At around 3:45 am IST, some cancelled slots are shown for earlier dates. These are typically closer to the date created. E.g, on Aug 1, I saw 2–4 slots available on sept 13, 17, 23,24,25 also.By 9 am in the morning these slots get completely booked. Refreshing the page around this time will again show no available slots for the next 2–3 months.Between 3–5 pm, you are highly likely to see cancelled slots for the immediately following day or days. E.g., on July 25 I saw 1 or 2 slots open for July 26, and on July 26, for 27. On Aug 5, I saw slots 3–4 slots open for Aug 6,7 and 8. I grabbed a slot on 7th and likewise these slots get taken in minutes.these are my observations after I kept checking the webpage religiously, every 5–10 minutes night and day for available slots, for one full week. I recommend Autofill extension in google chrome to grab the slot. Slots were also not shown on the webpage on Friday and Saturday, I was really tensed by that.VISA INTERVIEW :My slot was 9:40 - 10:00. I was allowed to enter only at 9:20 am. There are lockers for cell phones and wallets, but bags aren’t allowed. Upon entering, I was handed a document checklist with the order of arrangement, and 3 forms to fill - Additional Contact form, DAAD survey form, agreement to have 853 euros per month in blocked account since Jan 2020.An official collected the 2 copy sets from me after I arranged them, stuck my photos on the application form and gave me a token number for the interview. A total of 3 photos was asked of me even though checklist on webpage asks for 3 sets of 3 photos. A person ahead of me did not have photos w.r.t. biometric requirements and was asked to leave and book an appointment again.There’s a waiting time of around 1 hour for everyone for the interview slot. During my slot, I submitted the documents and my passport and was asked a few basic questions on my program, proficienccy in German and English, reason for choosing this program, career plan after my Master’s. My travel health insurance was not returned and I was asked to submit it later with insturctions sent to me by email. All copy documents have to be in A4 sheets no matter how big or small the originals are. I was asked to submit an a4 photocopy of my class 10 marksheet (A3) after the interview. My DD was accepted and a Visa Fee Receipt was issued. I was told that I will have to wait for an email on the status of my Visa and it could take “4–6 weeks”. I heard from past applicants that it takes around 25 days on average. It was a pleasant experience overall.DM for questions. Best of luck.Update : I received an email from the Chennai consulate 18 days after my Visa Interview stating that my visa will be approved if and when I produce the following documents during stamping :Approval emailVisa Fee ReceiptProof of intended travel date - blocked flight ticketTravel insurance for 3 months (Interviewer had asked me to get it for 6 months)Copy of degree certificate.