Update on Certified Copies under the RTI by ICAI for Nov 2019 Examination

B Vinay Reddy | Last updated: 18 March 2020

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This article addresses common student queries regarding certified copies of answer sheets requested under the RTI for the ICAI November 2019 examinations. It clarifies the process, timelines, and potential issues such as delays in receiving copies, checking application status, and understanding the suo-motu verification of marks. The piece also explains how to report discrepancies and highlights that ICAI generally does not reduce marks during verification.

Dear Friends, Im receiving many messages and mails reporting certified copies under the RTI was not received even after 30days from the date of filing RTI application and many are worried about the decrease of marks upon suo-motu verification of ICAI. In this article Ill try to address the most c

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FAQ :

As per Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, information should be supplied within 30 days of receiving the request, including Sundays and public holidays. However, due to a high volume of applications for the ICAI Nov 2019 exams, there might be a slight delay, and students are advised to wait 3-5 days after the 30-day period before filing a First Appeal.

You can check the status of your RTI application on the RTI portal. ICAI will also send you an SMS and email notification once your certified copies are hosted and when your application is disposed of.

Certified copies are typically available for viewing and download for a limited period, generally 15 days from the date they are hosted. It is important to download them before this link expires.

According to a report by a high-level independent committee of the ICA, ICAI does not reduce marks already awarded during the verification process. If marks increase, you will be notified via email and receive a revised mark sheet.

If you find discrepancies such as totalling errors, marks not carried forward correctly, or unvalued questions, you can report them in writing within 30 days of receiving the copies. However, re-examination or re-evaluation of answers is not permitted.

Yes, you can still apply for certified copies under the RTI Act even if the 30-day window from the result declaration for the ICAI Exam portal has closed, provided the answer sheets are still retained by ICAI as per their record retention policy (maximum 120 days from result declaration).