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Free RTI printable guides
Quick Reply: Three free printables for the RTI desk: the one-page cheat sheet (fee, clocks, §8 list, §20 penalties), the offline filing checklist (everything to tick before the post office), and the first-appeal kit (§19(1) letter + checklist + citable precedents). Direct PDF links — no signup, no email wall.
Download the 3 practical RTI printables most citizens need. Use the cheat sheet while drafting, the offline checklist before posting, and the first appeal kit if the 30-day reply clock has expired.
If you are short on time, download the starter pack and print it before you visit the post office, Common Service Centre or PIO office.
Pick the right printable
Quick reference cheat sheet
One A4 page for the filing desk. Covers the usual Rs. 10 fee, 30-day clock, first appeal, second appeal, common Section 8 exemptions, Section 20 penalty range and useful government URLs.
Best for: first-time applicants, paralegals, NGO volunteers and CPD course participants.
Offline filing checklist
A printable pre-posting checklist. Tick off your name, address, exact questions, IPO or DD, PIO designation, copies, dated covering letter, registered-post details and follow-up reminders.
Best for: rural applicants, senior citizens and anyone filing by post or in person.
First appeal kit
A ready kit for the FAA stage. Includes a Section 19(1) first-appeal letter, filing checklist and CIC precedents you can cite when the reply is missing, late or evasive.
Best for: applicants who received no reply, an incomplete reply or a refusal that needs challenge.
Use the pack in 30 minutes
- Open the cheat sheet and identify the right public authority.
- Draft 4 to 8 clear information points. Ask for records, dates, file movement and certified copies.
- If filing offline, print the checklist and attach the fee unless you are exempt.
- Submit online or send by registered post. Save the receipt.
- Put a 30-day reminder in your calendar. Use the first appeal kit if the reply does not arrive.
Related RTI tools
Draft the application
AI RTI Drafter creates a first draft from your issue in plain language.
Escalate after no reply
First Appeal Builder turns your facts into a Section 19(1) appeal.
Check the reply
PIO Reply Checker helps spot missing records, weak reasons and next steps.
Learn the full process
How to file an RTI - step-by-step guide explains online, offline and appeal routes.
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FAQs
Are these really free?
Yes — print, share, reuse. The donor link is voluntary; nothing here is paywalled.
Do they cover my State's fee?
The cheat sheet carries the standard Central Rs 10 position; for State-specific fees and portal status, use the verified fee hub.
Can I use the first-appeal kit for a second appeal?
No — second appeals go to the CIC/SIC within 90 days with their own format; start with the first-appeal guide and the templates.
Do the PDFs work offline and on paper?
That is the point — A4-printable, monochrome-safe, no links required.
Sources and status
Last reviewed on: 27 August 2026. Quick Reply made a real answer; FAQ added; all PDF links unchanged.