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This document outlines the methodology for a comprehensive urban survey conducted in 10 states, including Delhi. The survey aims to study Public Authorities (PAs) and applicants across state headquarters and selected districts. The sample will include 295 PAs and 6,700 applicants. The methodology includes filing RTI requests, inspecting records, conducting interviews, and administering questionnaires. The study also encompasses assessments of competent authorities such as high courts and legislative assemblies, ensuring a broad understanding of the urban RTI landscape.
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Urban Survey Scope and Methodology RAAGand NCPRI April 2008
Sampling • 10 +1 states (Same as rural survey + Delhi). In each state we will study PA’s and applicants in : • State headquarters • 4 districts per state = 40 districts (minus Delhi) • In each state headquarter and district, we will study: • 5 PA’s at the state level • 5 PA’s at the district level • 30 Applicants per district HQ ( 10 second appellants + 20 applicants) + 500 applicants/appellants per state HQ) • 10 Central Government PA’s will also be studied. 3 central government PA’s will be traced all the way down to each of the state HQ
Sampling Total PAs Sample: 10 Central PA’s at Delhi + 3 central PAs at each state HQ level = 10 + 10x3 = 40 5 state PAs for each of 11 states = 55 PAs 5 state PAs in each of 40 districts = 200 PA s • TOTAL = 295 PAs Applicants/appellants: 30 x 40 districts= 1200; 500 x 11 state HQ = 5500 • Total 6700 applicants/appellants
Sampling • In addition, at each state headquarter, we will survey three competent authorities: • High courts • Legislative assemblies • State RTI nodal departments • Also, the GoI DoPT • At Delhi, also the DoPT of the GOI • Information commissions • Total Sample: 11 High courts, 11 Legislative Assemblies, 11 State nodal Depts. 11 SICs + 1 CIC = 45
Methodology PAs, Competent Authorities, ICs • File RTI requests to access records and other study related information • Inspection/copy of records • Inspection of premises • Interview PIO/ First Appellate • File an application personally – during visit or earlier – to record process of filing
Methodology Applicants/ appellants: • Applicant lists procured from Districts/PAs/ ICs • Randomly select sample for interviews • Track applicants • Administer questionnaire • Kiosks?