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How to file an RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Uttarakhand

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Uttarakhand, file your RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) to the State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online. Online portal: https://rti.uk.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Uttarakhand)

State Uttarakhand
Subject RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY)
Target office State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA
State fee Rs. 10 IPO or online
Online portal https://rti.uk.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor PMJAY Guidelines 2018; SECC 2011 eligibility base

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Uttarakhand — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA is the standard target; in Uttarakhand, 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://rti.uk.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 Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Uttarakhand (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 Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.