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How to file an RTI for PMAY (housing) in Andaman & Nicobar

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Andaman & Nicobar, file your RTI for PMAY (housing) to the BDO (rural) / CMO (urban). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only. No state online portal — file by Speed Post / postal application. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Andaman & Nicobar)

State Andaman & Nicobar
Subject RTI for PMAY (housing)
Target office BDO (rural) / CMO (urban)
State fee Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only
Online portal None — postal-only
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor PMAY-G Operational Guidelines 2016 + 2024 amendment; SECC 2011 base

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for PMAY (housing) covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Andaman & Nicobar-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.

Filing in Andaman & Nicobar — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. BDO (rural) / CMO (urban) is the standard target; in Andaman & Nicobar, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only.
  3. File: by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Andaman & Nicobar State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

Sample RTI subject line for Andaman & Nicobar

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PMAY (housing) in Andaman & Nicobar (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”

For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for PMAY (housing) guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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