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Karnataka accepts RTI at three levels: Central Government (rtionline.gov.in, Rs 10), State Government (Sakala / in-person at the department, Rs 10), and local bodies (BBMP, BDA, BWSSB, etc. — Rs 10-20 depending on corporation). The Karnataka State Information Commission (KSIC) sits at the MS Building, Bengaluru, with a regional bench in Dharwad. Kannada, Hindi and English are all accepted under §4(3). Average response time: 25-40 days.
| Department type | Where | Fee |
| Central Government (Income Tax, Railways, PSU banks, EPFO) | rtionline.gov.in | Rs 10 |
| State Government (Revenue, Home, Health, Education, RD&PR, Urban Development) | At the department directly, OR via Sakala where enabled | Rs 10 |
| BBMP (Bengaluru) | BBMP RTI Cell at Hudson Circle, or online at bbmp.gov.in | Rs 10 |
| BDA (Bengaluru Development Authority) | BDA RTI office, Kumara Park East | Rs 10 |
| Karnataka Police | District SP office / Commissionerate | Rs 10 |
| Zilla Panchayat / BDO | Block BDO office | Rs 10 |
| Universities (Bangalore Uni, Mysore Uni, etc.) | University RTI Cell | Rs 10 |
Template 1 — BBMP property-tax records
Kindly provide the following information under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. Copy of the property-tax assessment for [PID/Khata No.], [ward no.], BBMP for the assessment year [year]. 2. Copies of any objections filed by the assessee. 3. The current tax-liability status and any arrears as on [date]. 4. Copies of notices served in case of non-payment.
Template 2 — BDA allotment file
Kindly provide the following information under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. Copy of the allotment file for [site/plot no.] in [layout name], BDA, with all notings, correspondence and approvals. 2. Copy of the payment ledger showing all amounts paid and dues. 3. Current status of possession / sale deed execution. 4. Copies of any representations filed by the allottee.
Template 3 — Karnataka Government service / transfer records
Kindly provide the following information under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. Copy of the office order for my posting/transfer dated [date]. 2. Copy of the criteria / transfer policy applied for this posting. 3. Statement of all transfers in [Department] of officers of rank [rank] during [period]. 4. Copy of any representation files where these transfers were challenged.
Q1: Can I file RTI in Kannada? Yes. §4(3) expressly permits local-language filing.
Q2: Is there a unified Karnataka RTI portal? Sakala tracks some department RTIs; there is no single state-wide portal yet. Many departments have their own online submission pages.
Q3: What is the average response time in Karnataka? 25-40 days for routine State RTIs. BBMP often takes 40-50 days. Police matters: 30-45 days.
Q4: Where does the Karnataka SIC sit? MS Building, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru, with a regional bench in Dharwad for North Karnataka cases.
Q5: What's the Karnataka-specific RTI fee? Rs 10 for State and local-body RTIs. Rs 2 per copy page. BPL applicants are fully fee-exempt.
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Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.