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How to file an RTI for RTE 25% school admission in Prayagraj

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), file your RTI for RTE 25% school admission to District Education Officer + School Principal of Prayagraj. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Uttar Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Prayagraj)

City Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Subject RTI for RTE 25% school admission
Municipal body Prayagraj Municipal Corporation
City context PMC has 80 wards across 4 zones (renamed from Allahabad in 2018)
Target office District Education Officer + School Principal of Prayagraj
Online portal https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/
State portal Uttar Pradesh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor RTE Act 2009 §12(1)© — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for RTE 25% school admission covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Prayagraj-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Prayagraj Municipal Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Uttar Pradesh.

Filing in Prayagraj — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. District Education Officer + School Principal of Prayagraj typically sits at Prayagraj Municipal Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Uttar Pradesh hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/ OR by Speed Post to Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (with acknowledgment).
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Prayagraj Municipal Corporation).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Prayagraj-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.