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Maharashtra RTI Form A — download + guide (2026)
Maharashtra mandates “Form A” for state-RTI applications. Download from sic.maharashtra.gov.in. English + Marathi accepted.
What the form needs
- Form A (state-prescribed)
- Application can be in Marathi, Hindi, or English
- Photo not required
- Postal address mandatory
- BPL exemption with card copy
Where to submit
sic.maharashtra.gov.in OR PIO of concerned PA.
Fee
Rs 10. Photocopy Rs 2/page.
Timeline
30 days under §7(1).
Tips + common mistakes
- Marathi accepted + preferred for state PAs
- Online filing at maharashtra.rtionline.gov.in
- Postal accepted — DD payable to “Public Information Officer, [PA name]”
- BPL: enclose ration card photocopy
If submitted form is rejected / delayed — file an RTI
Forms get “lost”, “incomplete”, “wrong section” — RTI brings out the actual file noting and officer name, which usually resolves the issue within 15 days.
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.