Kerala applies three sets of state-specific RTI rules made under §27 of the central RTI Act, 2005: the Kerala Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2006 for fees, the Kerala State Information Commission (Procedure for Appeal) Rules, 2006 for second appeals, and the Kerala High Court Right to Information Rules, 2006 for RTI to the High Court itself. Application fee is ₹10 (BPL: zero). Reply deadline 30 days under §7(1) of the central Act.
| Stage | Fee | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Application (§6) | ₹10 | IPO / court-fee / DD / online |
| Per A4 photocopy | ₹2 | paid on collection |
| Larger size copy | actual cost | paid on collection |
| CD / pen-drive | ₹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 Kerala SIC | Zero | - |
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Kerala SIC has historically been one of the best-disposing SICs in India — average second-appeal disposal in 5-9 months. Vacancy rate has stayed low (1-2 ICs) since 2020. The Kerala SIC also pioneered live-streaming of hearings on YouTube since 2022.
Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.