Right to Information Wiki - guide:applicant:application

How to Fill RTI Application Form

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	There must be an object for filing RTI Application. RTI is useful only to seek and obtain information from concerned Public Information Officer of the public authority, holding such information or having control over such information. RTI is just not a tool to air and settle grievances. Applicant must, therefore, be very clear as to what material information available with public authority must be sought by filing RTI Application?		There must be an object for filing RTI Application. RTI is useful only to seek and obtain information from concerned Public Information Officer of the public authority, holding such information or having control over such information. RTI is just not a tool to air and settle grievances. Applicant must, therefore, be very clear as to what material information available with public authority must be sought by filing RTI Application?
	===== Subject of your query =====		===== Subject of your query =====
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	Any RTI Application, to start with, requires a subject on which to write an RTI request. The thought need to be translated into easily understandable topic title. Like you may come across with broken road in your society (A thought). This need to be translated into actionable term such as 'Broken Roads at Mahavir chowk'. Now this further needs to be translated into 'Information under RTI Act 2005 regarding road repairs done by Municipal corporation in the last 3 years' (Topic Title).		Any RTI Application, to start with, requires a subject on which to write an RTI request. The thought need to be translated into easily understandable topic title. Like you may come across with broken road in your society (A thought). This need to be translated into actionable term such as 'Broken Roads at Mahavir chowk'. Now this further needs to be translated into 'Information under RTI Act 2005 regarding road repairs done by Municipal corporation in the last 3 years' (Topic Title).

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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:how-to-locate-public-information-officer\|How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:who-can-ask-information-rti\|Who can ask for information under Right to Information?]].
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How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	====== How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI ======		====== How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI ======

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	- Visit the website of the concerned public authority and scrutinize RTI icon. For state information, also visit the official portal of state govt and information commission for these details. If you do not get details of PIO, visit the nearest office of relevant public authority and try to get the address of PIO. Name is not important, as officers do get changed.		- Visit the website of the concerned public authority and scrutinize RTI icon. For state information, also visit the official portal of state govt and information commission for these details. If you do not get details of PIO, visit the nearest office of relevant public authority and try to get the address of PIO. Name is not important, as officers do get changed.
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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:who-can-ask-information-rti\|Who can ask for information under Right to Information?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:where-you-cannot-apply-rti\|Where You cannot get Information]].
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When to supply information free of Cost?

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	30 days after request: Normally, the Public Information Officer (PIO), who received RTI Request shall decide it and supply information to the applicant within 30 days from receipt of RTI request. If further document charges are involved, PIO shall intimate the details of such further charges along with its calculation to the Applicant. Intervening period from the date of decision of PIO and date of actual remittance of document charges by Applicant shall not be counted for the purpose of calculating 30 days for supply of information. In case the public authority did not supply information to the Applicant within 30 days limit, the applicant is entitled to receive information free of cost thereafter.		30 days after request: Normally, the Public Information Officer (PIO), who received RTI Request shall decide it and supply information to the applicant within 30 days from receipt of RTI request. If further document charges are involved, PIO shall intimate the details of such further charges along with its calculation to the Applicant. Intervening period from the date of decision of PIO and date of actual remittance of document charges by Applicant shall not be counted for the purpose of calculating 30 days for supply of information. In case the public authority did not supply information to the Applicant within 30 days limit, the applicant is entitled to receive information free of cost thereafter.

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	Third Party Information: Where third party information is involved and the PIO served a notice to that third party, then PIO has time of 40 days to decide the application and supply information to the applicant. In such cases, if the information is not supplied within 40 days from submitting RTI request, the applicant is entitled to receive information free of cost after 40 days.		Third Party Information: Where third party information is involved and the PIO served a notice to that third party, then PIO has time of 40 days to decide the application and supply information to the applicant. In such cases, if the information is not supplied within 40 days from submitting RTI request, the applicant is entitled to receive information free of cost after 40 days.
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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:how-to-locate-public-information-officer\|How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:who-can-ask-information-rti\|Who can ask for information under Right to Information?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:where-you-cannot-apply-rti\|Where You cannot get Information]].
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		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant application sample}}

What are the Penalty and Compensation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:22:05 +0000

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	====== What are the Penalty and Compensation ======		====== What are the Penalty and Compensation ======
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	===== Penalty provision =====		===== Penalty provision =====

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	As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.		As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.

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	The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has:		The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has:
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	Further, remember that Section 7(1) allows only for 30 days for responding to an application under the RTI Act from the date of receipt to the date of dispatch of the information. It does not allow for 30 working days. ((Decision on 07th May, 2008, Adjunct to appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/00274 dt 10 -03- 2007))		Further, remember that Section 7(1) allows only for 30 days for responding to an application under the RTI Act from the date of receipt to the date of dispatch of the information. It does not allow for 30 working days. ((Decision on 07th May, 2008, Adjunct to appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/00274 dt 10 -03- 2007))
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	In the following explanations, Reply, statements & Comments furnished by the Public Information Officers (PIO) / Deemed PIO’s were not accepted by the CIC during hearing on the issue of delay in furnishing information under RTI Act.		In the following explanations, Reply, statements & Comments furnished by the Public Information Officers (PIO) / Deemed PIO’s were not accepted by the CIC during hearing on the issue of delay in furnishing information under RTI Act.

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	Similarly, if compensation is sought from the Public Authority, the complainant/appellant should make a specific mention in "prayer" or "relief sought" as well as give justification for seeking compensation and the amount of compensation sought.		Similarly, if compensation is sought from the Public Authority, the complainant/appellant should make a specific mention in "prayer" or "relief sought" as well as give justification for seeking compensation and the amount of compensation sought.
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Procedure for Inspection

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	In cases where the information requested by the applicant is voluminous, he may be given a chance to see & inspect the documents and given copies of the requisite records by charging the prescribed fee.		In cases where the information requested by the applicant is voluminous, he may be given a chance to see & inspect the documents and given copies of the requisite records by charging the prescribed fee.
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	In cases where the applicant has applied for inspection of the documents or the information he has requested is voluminous, an index of all the documents should be prepared before he is called for inspection of the documents. Also each page in the file must be numbered. Three dates & timings should be intimated to the applicant before he is called. If these dates are not convenient to the applicant, he should be asked to get in touch with the Public Information Officer. The file numbers of the files in which the information requested by the applicant is available, should be intimated.		In cases where the applicant has applied for inspection of the documents or the information he has requested is voluminous, an index of all the documents should be prepared before he is called for inspection of the documents. Also each page in the file must be numbered. Three dates & timings should be intimated to the applicant before he is called. If these dates are not convenient to the applicant, he should be asked to get in touch with the Public Information Officer. The file numbers of the files in which the information requested by the applicant is available, should be intimated.

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	“After receipt of information under this application, I intend to carry out an actual inspection of records and obtain certified photocopies of records identified by me during the inspection. I may be permitted such inspection.”		“After receipt of information under this application, I intend to carry out an actual inspection of records and obtain certified photocopies of records identified by me during the inspection. I may be permitted such inspection.”
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	This will have deterring effect on PIO against providing false information.		This will have deterring effect on PIO against providing false information.
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	15. At the end of inspection or during it ask PIO that you need certified photocopies of record where flaps are kept and collect the same before leaving the office.		15. At the end of inspection or during it ask PIO that you need certified photocopies of record where flaps are kept and collect the same before leaving the office.

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	16. Once you end inspection, make entry into inspection slip or register with problems faced by you if any or that you want to continue inspection on next date. Put date and time and pay or seek a refund of the balance of inspection fees. Pay as per RTI rules applicable for central govt. or state govt. rules for inspection as the case may be.		16. Once you end inspection, make entry into inspection slip or register with problems faced by you if any or that you want to continue inspection on next date. Put date and time and pay or seek a refund of the balance of inspection fees. Pay as per RTI rules applicable for central govt. or state govt. rules for inspection as the case may be.
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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:how-to-locate-public-information-officer\|How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:who-can-ask-information-rti\|Who can ask for information under Right to Information?]].
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		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant application sample}}
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Where You cannot get Information

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	(1) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the intelligence and security organisations specified in the Second Schedule, being organisations established by the Central Government or any information furnished by such organisations to that Government:		(1) Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the intelligence and security organisations specified in the Second Schedule, being organisations established by the Central Government or any information furnished by such organisations to that Government:

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	Provided that the information pertaining to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations shall not be excluded under this sub-section:		Provided that the information pertaining to the allegations of corruption and human rights violations shall not be excluded under this sub-section:
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	===== List of Organisations =====		===== List of Organisations =====
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	- Intelligence Bureau.		- Intelligence Bureau.
	- Research and Analysis Wing of the Cabinet Secretariat.		- Research and Analysis Wing of the Cabinet Secretariat.
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	~~socialite~~		~~socialite~~
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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:how-to-locate-public-information-officer\|How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:who-can-ask-information-rti\|Who can ask for information under Right to Information?]].
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		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant application sample}}
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Who can ask for information under Right to Information?

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:23:23 +0000

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	It is quite interesting to note that even though under Section 3 of the Act right of all citizens, to receive information, is statutorily recognised but Section 6 gives the said right to any person. Therefore, Section 6, in a sense, is wider in its ambit than Section 3. (Observed by Supreme Court of India: {{:important-decisions:court:cic-vs-state_of_manipur.pdf\|CIC .Vs. State of Manipur}}) RTI Act does not define PERSON. However, The General Clauses Act, 1897 defines PERSON as Person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, "Political Agent" shall mean- In relation to any territory outside India, the Principal Officer, by whatever name called, representing the Central Government in such territory, and in relation to any territory within India to which the Act or Regulation containing the expression does not extend, any officer appointed by the Central Government to exercise all or any of the powers of a Political Agent under that Act or Regulation.		It is quite interesting to note that even though under Section 3 of the Act right of all citizens, to receive information, is statutorily recognised but Section 6 gives the said right to any person. Therefore, Section 6, in a sense, is wider in its ambit than Section 3. (Observed by Supreme Court of India: {{:important-decisions:court:cic-vs-state_of_manipur.pdf\|CIC .Vs. State of Manipur}}) RTI Act does not define PERSON. However, The General Clauses Act, 1897 defines PERSON as Person" shall include any company or association or body of individuals, whether incorporated or not, "Political Agent" shall mean- In relation to any territory outside India, the Principal Officer, by whatever name called, representing the Central Government in such territory, and in relation to any territory within India to which the Act or Regulation containing the expression does not extend, any officer appointed by the Central Government to exercise all or any of the powers of a Political Agent under that Act or Regulation.

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	Thereby, another organisation can ask for information from another organisation.		Thereby, another organisation can ask for information from another organisation.

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		+	===== Related =====
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		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:how-to-locate-public-information-officer\|How to locate Public Information Officer under RTI]].
		+	* [[guide:applicant:application:where-you-cannot-apply-rti\|Where You cannot get Information]].
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		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant application sample}}
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