How to file an RTI for ration card in Tamil Nadu

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

1. Identify the office. District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector is the standard target; in Tamil Nadu, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Tamil/English accepted; “Maavattam” district kiosks.
3. File: online via https://rtionline.tn.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.

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 Tamil Nadu State Information Commission.
3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — ration card in Tamil Nadu (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.

• All RTI schemes for Tamil Nadu
• RTI for ration card across all states
• State portals directory

• RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
• NFSA 2013 §10; 30-day SLA in most state rules.
• Tamil Nadu state RTI rules (latest revision).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.