Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000)

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Promotion of Access to Information (PAIA) Manual

9. Procesure for Requesting Access to Information

9.3 Formal requests as per PAIA requirements
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STEP 1: Completing the prescribed access request form

 

• Obtain the prescribed request form, Form A contained in Annexure B of this manual, which is available on the DHS website or at any office of the DHS upon request.
• Complete the prescribed form in full, clearly indicating the record(s) requested, and sign the request form in the space provided.
• If a request is made on behalf of another person, the requester must submit proof of the capacity in which the request is made, to the reasonable satisfaction of the DIO.

 

STEP 2: Payment

 

The requester must pay the prescribed request fee if due and when requested to do so by making a deposit into the account number provided below. Persons listed in paragraph 9.5.4 of this manual are exempted from paying the request fees.

 

PAYMENT METHOD

 

Account name

Department of Human Settlements

Bank

Standard Bank

Account number

010160310

Branch name

Pretoria, Van der Walt Street

Branch code

010145

Reference

Promotion of Access to Information Act

 

STEP 3: Submission of request

 

The requester must submit the application form to the DIO through the PAIA Unit at the address, fax number or email address provided in this manual. The request form should be accompanied by proof of payment for the request fee. No proof of payment is attached by people qualifying for exemption, but the reasons for exemption should be clearly stated on the form.