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How to file an RTI for ration card in Madhya Pradesh

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Madhya Pradesh, file your RTI for ration card to the District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online. Online portal: https://rtionline.mp.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Madhya Pradesh)

State Madhya Pradesh
Subject RTI for ration card
Target office District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector
State fee Rs. 10 IPO or online
Online portal https://rtionline.mp.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor NFSA 2013 §10; 30-day SLA in most state rules

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for ration card covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector is the standard target; in Madhya 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.mp.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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — ration card in Madhya 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 ration card guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.