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How to file an RTI for marriage certificate in Nagaland

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Nagaland, file your RTI for marriage certificate to the SDM / Marriage Registrar. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; Article 371(A) areas governed by customary law. No state online portal — file by Speed Post / postal application. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Nagaland)

State Nagaland
Subject RTI for marriage certificate
Target office SDM / Marriage Registrar
State fee Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; Article 371(A) areas governed by customary law
Online portal None — postal-only
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor Compulsory under Smt. Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (SC 2006)

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Nagaland — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. SDM / Marriage Registrar is the standard target; in Nagaland, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; Article 371(A) areas governed by customary law.
  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 Nagaland 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 Nagaland

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — marriage certificate in Nagaland (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 marriage certificate guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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