The dictum “Knowledge is Power” is truly applicable to the modern world and information is the most important means to acquire knowledge.

The information in the possession of the Public Authorities, by itself does not give any added value to the public. This information belongs to the public and held for the benefit of the public. UN General Assembly realized this and has resolved that the Freedom of information is a fundamental human right and touchstone for all freedoms to which the UN is consecrated. The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative propounds that the right to information underpins all other human rights.

In this direction, the Right to Information Act 2005 (RTIA) English /Hindi (came into effect from 12th October 2005), empowers the people of India with free flow of information from the Government.

• The name of the applicant
• The address for correspondence
• Details of the information sought by the applicant
• RTI Fees in favor of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited payable through Demand Draft/Banker’s Pay Order/Indian postal Order at the town or city where the application is lodged.

HPCL has a widespread network of operating locations and offices where the application seeking information can be tendered in person or mailed to. The details of the locations can be accessed through this information manual.

Applicants are requested to thoroughly check the Corporation’s guidelines provided in the Information Manual since any non compliance can lead to the rejection of the application and allied difficulties.

The basic fee to be forwarded with the application is Rs. 10 (Rupees TEN only). Court fee stamps, Treasury Payments, Bond Papers, Payments at Post offices, Cash etc. are NOT acceptable towards RTI fees. Also, additional fees payable on account of document copies / document inspection, shall be made only by DEMAND DRAFT / BANKER's PAY ORDER in favour of HPCL and at the town / city / location of the CPIO, from where the information is sought.

In line with the tenets of the RTI Act 2005, citizens who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) need not pay the prescribed fees. It is essential that BPL Citizens enclose a proof of them belonging to the BPL category.

HPCL has prepared its Information Manual as per requirements of Section 4 of the RTI Act 2005.

HPCL values your suggestion for the development of the Information Manual. You can submit your suggestion here