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How to file an RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Goa

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Goa, file your RTI for PDS shortage / grievance to the Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; no online portal — 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 (Goa)

State Goa
Subject RTI for PDS shortage / grievance
Target office Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO
State fee Rs. 10 IPO; no online portal — postal-only
Online portal None — postal-only
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor NFSA 2013 §32 vigilance committee right

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Goa — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO is the standard target; in Goa, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; no online portal — 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 Goa 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 Goa

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PDS shortage / grievance in Goa (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 PDS shortage / grievance guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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