How to file an RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Bihar

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

1. Identify the office. State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA is the standard target; in Bihar, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; SIC currently has zero commissioners (2026).
3. File: online via https://rtionline.bih.nic.in/ OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
4. Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.

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 Bihar State Information Commission.
3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Bihar (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 Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) guide.

• All RTI schemes for Bihar
• RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) across all states
• State portals directory

• RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
• PMJAY Guidelines 2018; SECC 2011 eligibility base.
• Bihar state RTI rules (latest revision).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.