Can we ask for information in more than one languages?

[CB. 0]

Most of the state governments issue their documents in English and local language both. So if needed, can we ask in RTI to provide both language copies of that document?

[Sunil Ahya 793]

Yes you certainly can.

[Prasad GLN 1,810]

The present scenario is that PIO should provide the information in the language it exists in material form in his records.

If it is in English, it must be provided in English ony.

If it is in some other language, they should provide that information in which language that exists.

For example if it is in other language, he can not undertake to translate from that language into English.

The only option is using "Google translate" to know the meaning after getting the certified copy of such record, as PIO may not be ready to provide the information.

Applicant can ask anything he wishes, but must be prepared for such denials and can take a chance without expecting positive result from PIO.

[CB. 0]

@Prasad GLNsir, what I am asking is not for PIO to translate any document. 

In states like Gujarat, government issues notifications in Gujarati and English both.

So, in PIO's records, document in both languages are there. So what I am asking is that are we allowed to ask in RTI to provide those both copies?

[Prasad GLN 1,810]

There is no such prescription and clauses for seeking information under RTI.   The denial can only be made as stated in Sec.8 (1) with justification.

First seek such information as you wish, and then if the information is denied, you can go for first appeal stating such grounds.

PIO provides the information as it is available in material form as a record.  If there is a material record in both languages, that document must be provided if not exempted under Sec. 8 (1)