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RTI Act implementation in your state — RTI for §4 audit

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to State GAD. Ask SIC annual report, §4 compliance audit by department, top-rejecting departments, training records.

  • RTI Act 2005 §4 — proactive disclosure.
  • SIC reporting framework.
  • DoPT Master Circular.

5 questions to ask

  1. SIC annual report.
  2. §4 audit by department.
  3. Top-rejecting departments.
  4. Training records (PIO/FAA).
  5. Penalty orders.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, State General Administration / GAD
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — State §4 compliance audit

State [..] RTI implementation — please furnish (1) SIC annual report, (2) §4 audit, (3) top rejecters, (4) training, (5) penalties.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

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Pro tips

FAQ

Sources

  1. RTI Act 2005 §4. SIC framework. CIC Annual Report.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.