Section 6(1) of Right to Information Act 2005 provides for charging initial fees as prescribed for providing information to the applicant.
Applicants who wish to seek information under RTI Act 2005 from CIL Hqrs. may submit the amount of initial fee of Rs.10/- only by cash, or by IPO/Bankers Cheque/DD along with their application drawn in favour of COAL INDIA LIMITED payable at KOLKATA.