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How to file an RTI for MGNREGA wages in Gujarat

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Gujarat, file your RTI for MGNREGA wages to the Block Programme Officer. Fee: Rs. 20 IPO (state-specific), Rs. 2/page; one of 2 states with non-Rs.10 fee. Online portal: https://rtionline.gujarat.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Gujarat)

State Gujarat
Subject RTI for MGNREGA wages
Target office Block Programme Officer
State fee Rs. 20 IPO (state-specific), Rs. 2/page; one of 2 states with non-Rs.10 fee
Online portal https://rtionline.gujarat.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor MGNREGA §3(3) — 15-day wage payment + 0.05% per-day compensation if delayed

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Gujarat — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Block Programme Officer is the standard target; in Gujarat, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 20 IPO (state-specific), Rs. 2/page; one of 2 states with non-Rs.10 fee.
  3. File: online via https://rtionline.gujarat.gov.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.

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 Gujarat 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 Gujarat

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — MGNREGA wages in Gujarat (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 MGNREGA wages guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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