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How to file an RTI for Aadhaar update in Himachal Pradesh

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Himachal Pradesh, file your RTI for Aadhaar update to the UIDAI Regional Office. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online. Online portal: https://rtionline.hp.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Himachal Pradesh)

State Himachal Pradesh
Subject RTI for Aadhaar update
Target office UIDAI Regional Office
State fee Rs. 10 IPO or online
Online portal https://rtionline.hp.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor 90-day SLA under UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Himachal Pradesh — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. UIDAI Regional Office is the standard target; in Himachal Pradesh, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online.
  3. File: online via https://rtionline.hp.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 Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Aadhaar update in Himachal Pradesh (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 Aadhaar update guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.