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

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Hyderabad)

City Hyderabad (Telangana)
Subject RTI for RTE 25% school admission
Municipal body Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
City context GHMC operates 150 wards in 6 zones
Target office District Education Officer + School Principal of Hyderabad
Online portal https://www.ghmc.gov.in/
State portal Telangana 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 Hyderabad-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Telangana.

Filing in Hyderabad — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. District Education Officer + School Principal of Hyderabad typically sits at Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Telangana hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://www.ghmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) (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 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Telangana State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Hyderabad-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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