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Request for Access to Information of Public Importance

TemplateSerbiaAccess to Information of Public Importance

A form used to request information of public importance or access to a document held by a public authority. The applicant is not required to explain why the information is being requested.

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Access to Information of Public Importance

REQUEST FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

Public authority to which the request is submitted:

Address of the public authority:

Pursuant to Article 15 of the Law on Free Access to Information of Public Importance, I hereby request access to the following information or document:

Description of the requested information or document:

I request the following form of access:

☐ confirmation as to whether the authority possesses the requested information ☐ access to the document containing the requested information ☐ a copy of the document containing the requested information ☐ delivery of a copy of the document

Preferred method of delivery:

☐ by email ☐ by post ☐ personal collection ☐ other: ____________________________

Applicant details

Full name / name of legal entity:

Address:

Email address or other contact information:

In ______________________

Date: __________________

Signature:

Note: The request should contain the name of the public authority, information identifying the applicant and a sufficiently precise description of the information requested. The applicant is not required to state the reason for requesting the information.

What is this for?

This document is used to exercise the right of access to information of public importance held by a public authority. It may be used to request information, access to a document, a copy of a document, or delivery of that copy.

Who can use it?

Any natural or legal person may use this request to obtain information of public importance from a public authority. The applicant does not need to prove a special legal interest or explain why the information is needed.

When should it be used?

It is used when the information you need is not publicly available or when you want to formally request information or a document held by a public authority. As a rule, the authority should act without delay and no later than 15 days after receiving the request.