Delhi government departments apply the Delhi Right to Information Rules, 2005 (with subsequent amendments) for all GNCTD public authorities. Central authorities in Delhi (e.g., MEA, MoD, Ministry of Finance) follow the central RTI Rules. Fee for state RTIs is ₹10 per application (BPL: zero). Reply deadline: 30 days under §7(1) of the central RTI Act.
| Stage | Fee | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Application (§6) - state authorities | ₹10 | IPO / court-fee / online |
| Application (§6) - central authorities | ₹10 | IPO / online |
| Per A4 photocopy | ₹2 | paid on collection |
| CD (electronic record) | ₹50 per CD | paid on collection |
| Inspection of records | free for first hour, ₹5 per 15 min after | pay at office |
| BPL applicant | Zero | attach BPL certificate |
| First Appeal | Zero | - |
| Second Appeal to Delhi SIC | Zero | - |
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The Delhi SIC has had vacancy and pendency issues monitored under Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (2019). As of 2025, average second-appeal disposal time was around 10-16 months. The CIC (for central authorities) has typically been faster - 6-9 months for second appeals. Both commissions publish monthly disposal stats since 2019.
Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.