Updated for DPDP Rules, 2025

India's Right to Information working desk.

Draft an RTI, build an appeal, search the Act, and cite Indian RTI rulings from one place. Updated for the 2019 amendments and the DPDP 2025 change to Section 8(1)(j).

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The Act

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Everything in the reference, indexed.

The Right to Information Act, 2005 lets any citizen of India demand records, files, contracts and decisions from every public authority within 30 days for a ₹10 fee. RTI Wiki maintains the working reference: the full Act with the 2019 amendment and the DPDP Rules, 2025 amendment to §8(1)(j), plus 580+ landmark rulings from the Supreme Court, every major High Court, the Central Information Commission and ten State Information Commissions. Below is the complete index — start where it fits your situation.

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RTI-anchored guides for the schemes citizens use most. Each guide includes the relevant Act, fees, document checklist, and template wording.

Landmark case law

580+ rulings from the Supreme Court, every major High Court, the CIC and ten State Information Commissions — indexed by Act section, court, outcome and year.

Frequently asked

RTI in plain English.

Six questions we get most often. For 25 more, see the full FAQ.

What is the Right to Information Act, 2005?
The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an Indian law that lets any citizen demand records, files, contracts and decisions from every public authority within 30 days for a ₹10 fee. It came into force on 12 October 2005 and was amended in 2019 and again under the DPDP Rules, 2025.
How much does it cost to file an RTI in India?
The application fee is ₹10 for the Central Government and most State Governments. BPL applicants pay nothing. Photocopies cost ₹2 per A4 page. State fee schedules vary — see the fees-by-state directory.
How long does the PIO have to reply?
The Public Information Officer must reply within 30 days. For matters concerning life or liberty, the deadline is 48 hours. If the PIO does not reply or rejects the application, you can file a First Appeal within 30 days.
What is the difference between First Appeal and Second Appeal?
A First Appeal goes to the First Appellate Authority within the same public authority — file within 30 days of the PIO's reply. A Second Appeal goes to the Central or State Information Commission — file within 90 days of the FAA's order. Use the timeline calculator for exact dates.
Can I file an RTI online?
Yes. Central RTIs go to rtionline.gov.in. Most states have their own portals — see the state portals directory for direct links to all 28 states and 8 UTs.
What changed under the DPDP Rules, 2025?
The DPDP Rules, 2025 (notified November 2025) amended §8(1)(j), broadening the personal-information exemption. The proviso that allowed disclosure if the information would be available to Parliament was removed. Practitioners should cite the post-DPDP version when filing or replying after November 2025 — see the practice note.