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.
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.
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.
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.
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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