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 at the town or city where the application is lodged. Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, payable at MUMBAI only are also accepted.

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.

The basic fee to be forwarded with the application is Rs. 10 (Rupees TEN only).

HPCL accepts CASH towards basic RTI Fees of INR TEN, only when currency is deposited in person at the following offices of HPCL and cash receipt obtained. Copy of such cash receipt can be enclosed with the RTI Application and forwarded to HPCL. HPCL locations where CASH is accepted towards basic RTI fees are (1) HPCL-Petroleum House, (2) HPCL-Hindustan Bhavan, (3) 7 Retail Zonal Offices and (4) 6 LPG Zonal offices. View address here

Basic fee is payable by way of DEMAND DRAFT / BANKER PAY ORDER in favour of HPCL and payable at the location where the RTI application is submitted. In case basic fee payable by Indian Postal Order, the same shall be made in favour of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and payable at MUMBAI only. Variations in this shall lead to rejection of the application for want of proper RTI basic fee.

 

 

Also, additional cost 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. Such additional costs, when payable, shall be advised by the concerned CPIO to the information seeker, on need basis.

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