Right to Information Wiki - state-scheme:kerala

How to file an RTI for Aadhaar update in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for Aadhaar update in Kerala, Kerala Aadhaar update rti, aadhaar-update rti kerala, Kerala uidai regional office rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for Aadhaar update in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for Aadhaar update in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for Aadhaar update to the UIDAI Regional Office. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for Aadhaar update \|
	+	\| Target office \| UIDAI Regional Office \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 90-day SLA under UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update\|RTI for Aadhaar update]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. UIDAI Regional Office is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Aadhaar update in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-aadhaar-update\|the full RTI for Aadhaar update guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:aadhaar-update:start\|RTI for Aadhaar update across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 90-day SLA under UIDAI Enrolment Regulations 2016.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala aadhaar-update state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

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

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala, Kerala Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) rti, ayushman-bharat rti kerala, Kerala state health authority (sha) / nha rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) to the State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) \|
	+	\| Target office \| State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| 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-claim\|RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY)]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-ayushman-bharat-claim\|the full RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:ayushman-bharat:start\|RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* PMJAY Guidelines 2018; SECC 2011 eligibility base.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala ayushman-bharat state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for birth certificate delay in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for birth certificate delay in Kerala, Kerala birth certificate delay rti, birth-certificate rti kerala, Kerala municipal registrar of births & deaths rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for birth certificate delay in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for birth certificate delay in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for birth certificate delay to the Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for birth certificate delay \|
	+	\| Target office \| Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 21-day registration window under RBD Act 1969 §13(2) \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay\|RTI for birth certificate delay]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — birth certificate delay in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-birth-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for birth certificate delay guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:birth-certificate:start\|RTI for birth certificate delay across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 21-day registration window under RBD Act 1969 §13(2).
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala birth-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala, Kerala caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate rti, caste-certificate rti kerala, Kerala tehsildar / sdm rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate to the Tehsildar / SDM. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate \|
	+	\| Target office \| Tehsildar / SDM \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Constitution Articles 341/342 framework; state rules vary 30-45 days \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-caste-certificate-delay\|RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Tehsildar / SDM is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-caste-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:caste-certificate:start\|RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Constitution Articles 341/342 framework; state rules vary 30-45 days.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala caste-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for death certificate delay in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for death certificate delay in Kerala, Kerala death certificate delay rti, death-certificate rti kerala, Kerala municipal registrar of births & deaths rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for death certificate delay in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for death certificate delay in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for death certificate delay to the Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for death certificate delay \|
	+	\| Target office \| Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| State RBD Rules typically prescribe 7-30 day issuance \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-death-certificate-delay\|RTI for death certificate delay]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — death certificate delay in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-death-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for death certificate delay guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:death-certificate:start\|RTI for death certificate delay across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* State RBD Rules typically prescribe 7-30 day issuance.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala death-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for domicile certificate in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for domicile certificate in Kerala, Kerala domicile certificate rti, domicile-certificate rti kerala, Kerala tehsildar / sdm rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for domicile certificate in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for domicile certificate in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for domicile certificate to the Tehsildar / SDM. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for domicile certificate \|
	+	\| Target office \| Tehsildar / SDM \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Typically 15-year residence required; varies by state \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-domicile-certificate-delay\|RTI for domicile certificate]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Tehsildar / SDM is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — domicile certificate in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-domicile-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for domicile certificate guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:domicile-certificate:start\|RTI for domicile certificate across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Typically 15-year residence required; varies by state.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala domicile-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for driving licence status in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for driving licence status in Kerala, Kerala driving licence status rti, driving-licence rti kerala, Kerala regional transport officer rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for driving licence status in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for driving licence status in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for driving licence status to the Regional Transport Officer. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for driving licence status \|
	+	\| Target office \| Regional Transport Officer \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 30-day disposal under CMV Rules 14-15 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-driving-licence-status\|RTI for driving licence status]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Regional Transport Officer is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — driving licence status in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-driving-licence-status\|the full RTI for driving licence status guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:driving-licence:start\|RTI for driving licence status across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 30-day disposal under CMV Rules 14-15.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala driving-licence state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for electricity bill dispute in Kerala, Kerala electricity bill dispute rti, electricity-bill rti kerala, Kerala discom cgrf / sdo rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to the DISCOM CGRF / SDO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for electricity bill dispute \|
	+	\| Target office \| DISCOM CGRF / SDO \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Electricity Act 2003 §42 + SERC tariff orders; CEA Metering Regulations 2006 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-electricity-bill-dispute\|RTI for electricity bill dispute]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. DISCOM CGRF / SDO is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — electricity bill dispute in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-electricity-bill-dispute\|the full RTI for electricity bill dispute guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:electricity-bill:start\|RTI for electricity bill dispute across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Electricity Act 2003 §42 + SERC tariff orders; CEA Metering Regulations 2006.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala electricity-bill state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for FIR status / registration in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for FIR status / registration in Kerala, Kerala FIR status / registration rti, fir-status rti kerala, Kerala sp / dm rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for FIR status / registration in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for FIR status / registration in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for FIR status / registration to the SP / DM. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for FIR status / registration \|
	+	\| Target office \| SP / DM \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| CrPC §154; Lalita Kumari v. UP (2014) — FIR mandatory for cognizable offence \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-fir-status\|RTI for FIR status / registration]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. SP / DM is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — FIR status / registration in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-fir-status\|the full RTI for FIR status / registration guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:fir-status:start\|RTI for FIR status / registration across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* CrPC §154; Lalita Kumari v. UP (2014) — FIR mandatory for cognizable offence.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala fir-status state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for income certificate in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for income certificate in Kerala, Kerala income certificate rti, income-certificate rti kerala, Kerala tehsildar / sdm rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for income certificate in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for income certificate in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for income certificate to the Tehsildar / SDM. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for income certificate \|
	+	\| Target office \| Tehsildar / SDM \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Required for EWS, scholarships, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-income-certificate-delay\|RTI for income certificate]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Tehsildar / SDM is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — income certificate in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-income-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for income certificate guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:income-certificate:start\|RTI for income certificate across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Required for EWS, scholarships, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala income-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for marriage certificate in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for marriage certificate in Kerala, Kerala marriage certificate rti, marriage-certificate rti kerala, Kerala sdm / marriage registrar rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for marriage certificate in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for marriage certificate in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for marriage certificate to the SDM / Marriage Registrar. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for marriage certificate \|
	+	\| Target office \| SDM / Marriage Registrar \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| 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-delay\|RTI for marriage certificate]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. SDM / Marriage Registrar is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — marriage certificate in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-marriage-certificate-delay\|the full RTI for marriage certificate guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:marriage-certificate:start\|RTI for marriage certificate across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Compulsory under Smt. Seema v. Ashwani Kumar (SC 2006).
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala marriage-certificate state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for MGNREGA wages in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for MGNREGA wages in Kerala, Kerala MGNREGA wages rti, mgnrega-wages rti kerala, Kerala block programme officer rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for MGNREGA wages in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for MGNREGA wages in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for MGNREGA wages to the Block Programme Officer. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for MGNREGA wages \|
	+	\| Target office \| Block Programme Officer \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| MGNREGA §3(3) — 15-day wage payment + 0.05% per-day compensation if delayed \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-mgnrega-wages\|RTI for MGNREGA wages]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Block Programme Officer is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — MGNREGA wages in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-mgnrega-wages\|the full RTI for MGNREGA wages guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:mgnrega-wages:start\|RTI for MGNREGA wages across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* MGNREGA §3(3) — 15-day wage payment + 0.05% per-day compensation if delayed.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala mgnrega-wages state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for PAN card status in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for PAN card status in Kerala, Kerala PAN card status rti, pan-card rti kerala, Kerala cbdt pio (nsdl/utiitsl intermediaries) rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for PAN card status in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for PAN card status in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for PAN card status to the CBDT PIO (NSDL/UTIITSL intermediaries). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for PAN card status \|
	+	\| Target office \| CBDT PIO (NSDL/UTIITSL intermediaries) \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 15-day SLA per CBDT Circular 5/2014 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-pan-card-status\|RTI for PAN card status]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. CBDT PIO (NSDL/UTIITSL intermediaries) is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PAN card status in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-pan-card-status\|the full RTI for PAN card status guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:pan-card:start\|RTI for PAN card status across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 15-day SLA per CBDT Circular 5/2014.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala pan-card state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala, Kerala PDS shortage / grievance rti, pds-grievance rti kerala, Kerala tehsil food inspector / dso rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for PDS shortage / grievance to the Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for PDS shortage / grievance \|
	+	\| Target office \| Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| NFSA 2013 §32 vigilance committee right \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-pds-grievance\|RTI for PDS shortage / grievance]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-pds-grievance\|the full RTI for PDS shortage / grievance guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:pds-grievance:start\|RTI for PDS shortage / grievance across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* NFSA 2013 §32 vigilance committee right.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala pds-grievance state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for pension delay in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for pension delay in Kerala, Kerala pension delay rti, pension-delay rti kerala, Kerala pay & accounts office / last drawing office rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for pension delay in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for pension delay in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for pension delay to the Pay & Accounts Office / Last Drawing Office. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for pension delay \|
	+	\| Target office \| Pay & Accounts Office / Last Drawing Office \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Rule 65 CCS Pension Rules 2021 mandates 8-month pre-retirement processing \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-pension-delay\|RTI for pension delay]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Pay & Accounts Office / Last Drawing Office is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — pension delay in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-pension-delay\|the full RTI for pension delay guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:pension-delay:start\|RTI for pension delay across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Rule 65 CCS Pension Rules 2021 mandates 8-month pre-retirement processing.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala pension-delay state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala, Kerala PM-KISAN installment rti, pm-kisan rti kerala, Kerala district agriculture officer rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for PM-KISAN installment to the District Agriculture Officer. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for PM-KISAN installment \|
	+	\| Target office \| District Agriculture Officer \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| PM-KISAN Operational Guidelines 2019; eKYC mandate from 2022 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|RTI for PM-KISAN installment]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. District Agriculture Officer is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PM-KISAN installment in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|the full RTI for PM-KISAN installment guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:pm-kisan:start\|RTI for PM-KISAN installment across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* PM-KISAN Operational Guidelines 2019; eKYC mandate from 2022.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala pm-kisan state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for PMAY (housing) in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for PMAY (housing) in Kerala, Kerala PMAY (housing) rti, pmay rti kerala, Kerala bdo (rural) / cmo (urban) rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for PMAY (housing) in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for PMAY (housing) in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for PMAY (housing) to the BDO (rural) / CMO (urban). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for PMAY (housing) \|
	+	\| Target office \| BDO (rural) / CMO (urban) \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| PMAY-G Operational Guidelines 2016 + 2024 amendment; SECC 2011 base \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-pmay-status\|RTI for PMAY (housing)]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. BDO (rural) / CMO (urban) is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PMAY (housing) in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-pmay-status\|the full RTI for PMAY (housing) guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:pmay:start\|RTI for PMAY (housing) across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* PMAY-G Operational Guidelines 2016 + 2024 amendment; SECC 2011 base.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala pmay state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala, Kerala police verification (passport/employment) rti, police-verification rti kerala, Kerala sp-cid / special branch rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for police verification (passport/employment) to the SP-CID / Special Branch. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for police verification (passport/employment) \|
	+	\| Target office \| SP-CID / Special Branch \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 21-day MEA SLA for passport PV; §4(1)(d) RTI for adverse remarks \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-police-verification-passport\|RTI for police verification (passport/employment)]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. SP-CID / Special Branch is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-police-verification-passport\|the full RTI for police verification (passport/employment) guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:police-verification:start\|RTI for police verification (passport/employment) across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 21-day MEA SLA for passport PV; §4(1)(d) RTI for adverse remarks.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala police-verification state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for property mutation in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for property mutation in Kerala, Kerala property mutation rti, property-mutation rti kerala, Kerala tehsildar / patwari rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for property mutation in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for property mutation in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for property mutation to the Tehsildar / Patwari. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for property mutation \|
	+	\| Target office \| Tehsildar / Patwari \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| State revenue manuals typically require 45-90 day disposal \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay\|RTI for property mutation]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Tehsildar / Patwari is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — property mutation in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-property-mutation-delay\|the full RTI for property mutation guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:property-mutation:start\|RTI for property mutation across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* State revenue manuals typically require 45-90 day disposal.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala property-mutation state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for property tax in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for property tax in Kerala, Kerala property tax rti, property-tax rti kerala, Kerala municipal revenue officer rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for property tax in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for property tax in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for property tax to the Municipal Revenue Officer. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for property tax \|
	+	\| Target office \| Municipal Revenue Officer \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| State Municipal Acts; rebate windows typically expire April 30 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-municipal-tax-receipt\|RTI for property tax]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Municipal Revenue Officer is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — property tax in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-municipal-tax-receipt\|the full RTI for property tax guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:property-tax:start\|RTI for property tax across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* State Municipal Acts; rebate windows typically expire April 30.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala property-tax state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for ration card in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for ration card in Kerala, Kerala ration card rti, ration-card rti kerala, Kerala district supply officer / tehsil food inspector rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for ration card in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for ration card in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for ration card to the District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for ration card \|
	+	\| Target office \| District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| 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-status\|RTI for ration card]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — ration card in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-ration-card-status\|the full RTI for ration card guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:ration-card:start\|RTI for ration card across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* NFSA 2013 §10; 30-day SLA in most state rules.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala ration-card state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for scholarship status in Kerala

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for scholarship status in Kerala, Kerala scholarship status rti, scholarship rti kerala, Kerala state nodal scholarship authority rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for scholarship status in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for scholarship status in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for scholarship status to the State Nodal Scholarship Authority. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for scholarship status \|
	+	\| Target office \| State Nodal Scholarship Authority \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| NSP framework; PFMS-DBT transfer \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-scholarship-status\|RTI for scholarship status]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. State Nodal Scholarship Authority is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — scholarship status in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-scholarship-status\|the full RTI for scholarship status guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start\|RTI for scholarship status across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* NSP framework; PFMS-DBT transfer.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala scholarship state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for RTE 25% admission in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for RTE 25% admission in Kerala, Kerala RTE 25% admission rti, school-admission-rte rti kerala, Kerala district education officer + school principal rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for RTE 25% admission in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for RTE 25% admission in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for RTE 25% admission to the District Education Officer + School Principal. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for RTE 25% admission \|
	+	\| Target office \| District Education Officer + School Principal \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| RTE Act 2009 §12(1)(c) — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-school-admission-rte\|RTI for RTE 25% admission]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. District Education Officer + School Principal is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — RTE 25% admission in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-school-admission-rte\|the full RTI for RTE 25% admission guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:school-admission-rte:start\|RTI for RTE 25% admission across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* RTE Act 2009 §12(1)(c) — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala school-admission-rte state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

RTI in Kerala — 25 schemes covered

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti in Kerala, Kerala rti, Kerala state public information officer, Kerala rti portal, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(All 25 RTI scheme guides for Kerala: pension, ration card, FIR, PMAY, MGNREGA, electricity, water, education, health and more. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI in Kerala — 25 schemes covered ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>State summary. Kerala has an online RTI portal at [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. 30-day reply mandatory under §7(1) RTI Act 2005. State Information Commission handles second appeals.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Kerala — at a glance =====
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Default fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| First Appeal window \| 30 days from PIO reply / lapse of 30-day window (§19(1)) \|
	+	\| Second Appeal \| Kerala State Information Commission (§19(3)) \|
	+
	+	===== 25 RTI guides for Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pension-delay\|RTI for pension delay in Kerala]] — Pay & Accounts Office / Last Drawing Office
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:property-mutation\|RTI for property mutation in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / Patwari
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:aadhaar-update\|RTI for Aadhaar update in Kerala]] — UIDAI Regional Office
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pan-card\|RTI for PAN card status in Kerala]] — CBDT PIO (NSDL/UTIITSL intermediaries)
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:voter-id\|RTI for Voter ID correction in Kerala]] — Electoral Registration Officer / CEO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:driving-licence\|RTI for driving licence status in Kerala]] — Regional Transport Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:birth-certificate\|RTI for birth certificate delay in Kerala]] — Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:death-certificate\|RTI for death certificate delay in Kerala]] — Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:caste-certificate\|RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:income-certificate\|RTI for income certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:domicile-certificate\|RTI for domicile certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:marriage-certificate\|RTI for marriage certificate in Kerala]] — SDM / Marriage Registrar
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:ration-card\|RTI for ration card in Kerala]] — District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pmay\|RTI for PMAY (housing) in Kerala]] — BDO (rural) / CMO (urban)
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pm-kisan\|RTI for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala]] — District Agriculture Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:mgnrega-wages\|RTI for MGNREGA wages in Kerala]] — Block Programme Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pds-grievance\|RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala]] — Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:electricity-bill\|RTI for electricity bill dispute in Kerala]] — DISCOM CGRF / SDO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:water-supply\|RTI for water supply / contamination in Kerala]] — Jal Board / Municipal Water Department
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:property-tax\|RTI for property tax in Kerala]] — Municipal Revenue Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:school-admission-rte\|RTI for RTE 25% admission in Kerala]] — District Education Officer + School Principal
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:scholarship\|RTI for scholarship status in Kerala]] — State Nodal Scholarship Authority
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:ayushman-bharat\|RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala]] — State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:fir-status\|RTI for FIR status / registration in Kerala]] — SP / DM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:police-verification\|RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala]] — SP-CID / Special Branch
	+
	+
	+	===== Generic state resources =====
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|All state RTI portals — 36-state directory]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-help\|How to file RTI — 5-minute guide]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO/FAA knowledge base]]
	+	* [[:case-database:start\|RTI case database — 300 decisions]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala state-hub state-scheme rti-state-guide}}

How to file an RTI for Voter ID correction in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for Voter ID correction in Kerala, Kerala Voter ID correction rti, voter-id rti kerala, Kerala electoral registration officer / ceo rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for Voter ID correction in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for Voter ID correction in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for Voter ID correction to the Electoral Registration Officer / CEO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for Voter ID correction \|
	+	\| Target office \| Electoral Registration Officer / CEO \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| 30-day disposal under Rule 26 of Registration of Electors Rules 1960 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-voter-id-correction\|RTI for Voter ID correction]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Electoral Registration Officer / CEO is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Voter ID correction in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-voter-id-correction\|the full RTI for Voter ID correction guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:voter-id:start\|RTI for Voter ID correction across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* 30-day disposal under Rule 26 of Registration of Electors Rules 1960.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala voter-id state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

How to file an RTI for water supply / contamination in Kerala

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:52 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti for water supply / contamination in Kerala, Kerala water supply / contamination rti, water-supply rti kerala, Kerala jal board / municipal water department rti, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(File an RTI for water supply / contamination in Kerala: state PIO, fee, online portal, sample template and 30-day clock. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to file an RTI for water supply / contamination in Kerala ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>Direct answer. In Kerala, file your RTI for water supply / contamination to the Jal Board / Municipal Water Department. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. Online portal: [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Quick facts (Kerala) =====
	+	\| State \| Kerala \|
	+	\| Subject \| RTI for water supply / contamination \|
	+	\| Target office \| Jal Board / Municipal Water Department \|
	+	\| State fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| Key statutory anchor \| Article 21 right (Subhash Kumar 1991); BIS IS 10500:2012 \|
	+
	+	===== Why this page exists =====
	+	The general guide on [[:rti-for-water-supply-issue\|RTI for water supply / contamination]] covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kerala-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
	+
	+	===== Filing in Kerala — 4 steps =====
	+	- Identify the office. Jal Board / Municipal Water Department is the standard target; in Kerala, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
	+	- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog.
	+	- File: online via [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
	+	- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
	+
	+	===== If you don't get a reply =====
	+	- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
	+	- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Kerala State Information Commission.
	+	- 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 Kerala =====
	+	> //"Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — water supply / contamination in Kerala (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 [[:rti-for-water-supply-issue\|the full RTI for water supply / contamination guide]].
	+
	+	===== Related schemes in Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:start\|All RTI schemes for Kerala]]
	+	* [[:scheme-state:water-supply:start\|RTI for water supply / contamination across all states]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State portals directory]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
	+	* Article 21 right (Subhash Kumar 1991); BIS IS 10500:2012.
	+	* Kerala state RTI rules (latest revision).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala water-supply state-scheme citizen-rti rti-template}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti in Kerala, Kerala rti, Kerala state public information officer, Kerala rti portal, file rti Kerala)
	+	metatag-description=(All 25 RTI scheme guides for Kerala: pension, ration card, FIR, PMAY, MGNREGA, electricity, water, education, health and more. Updated 2026.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI in Kerala — 25 schemes covered ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>State summary. Kerala has an online RTI portal at [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]]. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog. 30-day reply mandatory under §7(1) RTI Act 2005. State Information Commission handles second appeals.</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Kerala — at a glance =====
	+	\| Online portal \| [[https://kerala.gov.in/rti]] \|
	+	\| Default fee \| Rs. 10 IPO or online; Kerala has India's lowest second-appeal backlog \|
	+	\| Reply window \| 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) \|
	+	\| First Appeal window \| 30 days from PIO reply / lapse of 30-day window (§19(1)) \|
	+	\| Second Appeal \| Kerala State Information Commission (§19(3)) \|
	+
	+	===== 25 RTI guides for Kerala =====
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pension-delay\|RTI for pension delay in Kerala]] — Pay & Accounts Office / Last Drawing Office
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:property-mutation\|RTI for property mutation in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / Patwari
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:aadhaar-update\|RTI for Aadhaar update in Kerala]] — UIDAI Regional Office
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pan-card\|RTI for PAN card status in Kerala]] — CBDT PIO (NSDL/UTIITSL intermediaries)
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:voter-id\|RTI for Voter ID correction in Kerala]] — Electoral Registration Officer / CEO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:driving-licence\|RTI for driving licence status in Kerala]] — Regional Transport Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:birth-certificate\|RTI for birth certificate delay in Kerala]] — Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:death-certificate\|RTI for death certificate delay in Kerala]] — Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:caste-certificate\|RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:income-certificate\|RTI for income certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:domicile-certificate\|RTI for domicile certificate in Kerala]] — Tehsildar / SDM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:marriage-certificate\|RTI for marriage certificate in Kerala]] — SDM / Marriage Registrar
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:ration-card\|RTI for ration card in Kerala]] — District Supply Officer / Tehsil Food Inspector
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pmay\|RTI for PMAY (housing) in Kerala]] — BDO (rural) / CMO (urban)
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pm-kisan\|RTI for PM-KISAN installment in Kerala]] — District Agriculture Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:mgnrega-wages\|RTI for MGNREGA wages in Kerala]] — Block Programme Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:pds-grievance\|RTI for PDS shortage / grievance in Kerala]] — Tehsil Food Inspector / DSO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:electricity-bill\|RTI for electricity bill dispute in Kerala]] — DISCOM CGRF / SDO
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:water-supply\|RTI for water supply / contamination in Kerala]] — Jal Board / Municipal Water Department
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:property-tax\|RTI for property tax in Kerala]] — Municipal Revenue Officer
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:school-admission-rte\|RTI for RTE 25% admission in Kerala]] — District Education Officer + School Principal
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:scholarship\|RTI for scholarship status in Kerala]] — State Nodal Scholarship Authority
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:ayushman-bharat\|RTI for Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY) in Kerala]] — State Health Authority (SHA) / NHA
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:fir-status\|RTI for FIR status / registration in Kerala]] — SP / DM
	+	* [[:state-scheme:kerala:police-verification\|RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Kerala]] — SP-CID / Special Branch
	+
	+
	+	===== Generic state resources =====
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|All state RTI portals — 36-state directory]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-help\|How to file RTI — 5-minute guide]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO/FAA knowledge base]]
	+	* [[:case-database:start\|RTI case database — 300 decisions]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>kerala state-hub state-scheme rti-state-guide}}