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

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Rajkot)

City Rajkot (Gujarat)
Subject RTI for RTE 25% school admission
Municipal body Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC)
City context RMC has 23 wards across 4 zones
Target office District Education Officer + School Principal of Rajkot
Online portal https://www.rmc.gov.in/
State portal Gujarat 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 Rajkot-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Gujarat.

Filing in Rajkot — 4 steps

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

Rajkot-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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