Right to Information Wiki - tools

RTI Wiki AI — Free, Private, Open Source

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:04:41 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti wiki ai,rti ai chat,rti chatbot,rti chat india,rti question answer tool,rti ai assistant,rti chat free,ai rti helper,rti bot free)&metatag-description=(Free RTI chatbot. Ask anything about India's RTI Act — runs entirely in your browser with an open-source LLM. No sign-up, no API key, no data leaves your device.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI Wiki AI — Free, Private, Open Source ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/chat-app.html 100%x700px noborder\|RTI Wiki AI}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/chat-app.html\|/tools/chat-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What this is =====
	+
	+	An RTI Wiki AI — chat about the RTI Act, 2005 that runs entirely in your browser. Ask questions in plain English — fees, timelines, grounds for refusal, case law, appeal procedure, state-specific rules, DPDP amendments — and the chatbot answers. Free as of now. No sign-up. No API key. No data leaves your device.
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- You pick an open-source model size (330 MB fastest, 720 MB balanced, 1.8 GB best).
	+	- First use downloads the model once (cached in your browser).
	+	- You type a question.
	+	- The model runs on your device's GPU via WebGPU and streams an answer.
	+	- The chat remembers the last few turns for context.
	+
	+	The model is primed with the RTI Act framework — all 10 grounds of rejection, §19 appeals, §20 penalties, key sections, post-DPDP-2025 amendments, and 10+ landmark Supreme Court / High Court cases — before your question ever reaches it.
	+
	+	===== What it is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not legal advice. A 1-3 billion parameter model can be wrong. Cross-check with statutory text and the curated pages.
	+	* Not up-to-the-minute. The model's prior knowledge is from its training date; for the latest rules, check our [[:blog:start\|blog]].
	+	* Not a document-aware assistant yet. Phase 2 (coming) will add retrieval-augmented generation over all 300+ pages of this site.
	+
	+	===== Requirements =====
	+
	+	* WebGPU — Chrome 113+, Edge, or any WebGPU-capable browser. Safari / Firefox support is experimental.
	+	* First run download — 330 MB to 1.8 GB depending on model choice. One-time; cached thereafter.
	+
	+	===== Privacy =====
	+
	+	* The question you type never leaves your browser.
	+	* The model weights come from a public CDN (HuggingFace via WebLLM), but only once — cached afterwards.
	+	* No tracking, no analytics, no logging of your questions on our side.
	+
	+	===== Attribution =====
	+
	+	* Qwen 2.5 by [[https://qwenlm.github.io/\|Alibaba Qwen]].
	+	* Llama 3.2 by [[https://www.llama.com/\|Meta]] under the Llama community licence.
	+	* Quantization by [[https://mlc.ai\|MLC AI]].
	+	* Runtime — [[https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm\|WebLLM]] (Apache-2.0).
	+
	+	===== Related tools =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:question-builder\|Question Builder]] — describe a problem, get the records to ask for.
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]] — produce a ready-to-file RTI.
	+	* [[:tools:pio-reply-checker\|PIO Reply Checker]] — analyse a PIO reply (also has an AI deep-analysis option).
	+	* [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]] — if the PIO refuses, draft the §19(1) appeal.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|Ask for records, not answers]]
	+	* [[:faq\|RTI FAQ — 25 most-asked questions]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to file RTI online]]
	+	* [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended 2019, 2023)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3)
	+	* Meta Llama 3.2 community licence; Alibaba Qwen 2.5; MLC AI; WebLLM (Apache-2.0)
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool chat ai rag webllm tools}}

First Appeal Builder — Section 19(1)

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:59:41 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(first appeal builder,rti first appeal tool,rti section 19 1,first appeal rti 2026,rti appeal drafting tool,free rti appeal generator,rti appeal template,pio reply challenge)&metatag-description=(Free First Appeal Builder. Paste the PIO reply, the tool flags invalid grounds with case law, and drafts your Section 19(1) appeal. Client-side, privacy-safe.)}}
	+
	+	====== First Appeal Builder — Section 19(1) ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html 100%x1500px noborder\|First Appeal Builder}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|/tools/first-appeal-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== How the builder works =====
	+
	+	- Step 1 — The original RTI. Date, PIO office, reference number, and the questions you asked.
	+	- Step 2 — What the PIO did. Paste the reply text (if any). Or flag a deemed refusal if no reply arrived.
	+	- Step 3 — Grounds of appeal. The builder scans the reply for 13 common invalid-ground patterns — each linked to statute and case law. You can tick, un-tick, and add your own grounds.
	+	- Step 4 — Your details. Name, address, FAA contact (optional). The builder generates a complete Section 19(1) appeal letter with facts, grounds, relief sought, and enclosures list — ready to copy, download, or print.
	+
	+	===== What the builder checks for =====
	+
	+	* Deemed refusal (§7(2)) — when the PIO missed the 30-day window or did not reply at all.
	+	* §7(9) blanket refusal — "voluminous" / "disproportionate" without offering inspection.
	+	* "Confidential" stamp cited under §8(1)(a) without a harm test.
	+	* Sub-judice as a ground under §8(1)(b) without an express court order.
	+	* §8(1)(d) invoked without third-party competitive-harm analysis.
	+	* §8(1)(e) fiduciary applied to non-fiduciary records — //Aditya Bandopadhyay//, //Jayantilal Mistry//.
	+	* §8(1)(h) investigation invoked where the inquiry is closed.
	+	* §8(1)(i) cabinet invoked for a decided matter — //R.K. Jain//.
	+	* §8(1)(j) personal without §8(2) balancing — post-DPDP-2025 framework.
	+	* "Not information" dismissal without §5(3) reasonable assistance.
	+	* Motive / reason asked — bar under §6(2).
	+	* Blanket refusal without §10 severability.
	+	* Third-party grounds without §11 procedure.
	+	* Unreasoned refusal — violation of §7(8)(i).
	+
	+	Each detected ground comes with its specific statutory citation and relevant Supreme Court / High Court authority. You review the list and edit what you want to keep.
	+
	+	===== What the First Appeal gets you =====
	+
	+	* No filing fee. The First Appeal is free.
	+	* Same public authority, senior officer. The FAA is typically one rank above the PIO, within the same office.
	+	* 30 days to decide (extendable by 15 days with reasons) under §19(6).
	+	* Higher remedies. The FAA can direct disclosure (§19(8)(a)), award compensation (§19(8)(b)), impose costs (§19(8)(c)), and recommend penalty on the PIO to the Information Commission.
	+
	+	===== Timing =====
	+
	+	* File within 30 days of receiving the PIO's reply (or of the expiry of the PIO's 30-day window, for deemed refusals).
	+	* Condonation of delay is permitted under §19(1) proviso only where the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause — plead this explicitly if you are late.
	+
	+	Full procedural detail: [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]] and [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]].
	+
	+	===== Want to understand the grounds first? =====
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — all 10 valid refusals]] — what a PIO can and cannot refuse.
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]] — post-14-November-2025 analysis.
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a ground]] — the PIO cannot refuse on volume alone.
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public interest balancing]] — §8(2) override.
	+
	+	===== If the FAA denies too =====
	+
	+	* File a Second Appeal under §19(3) within 90 days, to the State or Central Information Commission. Still free.
	+	* Section 20 penalty — the Commission can impose up to Rs. 25,000 on the PIO personally.
	+
	+	===== Feedback & corrections =====
	+
	+	Found a detection rule that missed your case? Spotted a typo in the generated letter? Please report it at [[:corrections\|our corrections page]] — we fix most feedback within 48 hours.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
	+	* [[:faa-section-19-8-powers\|§19(8) FAA powers]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public interest]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI Reply Guide]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal Guide]]
	+	* [[:act:section-19\|Section 19 — Appeals]]
	+	* [[:act:section-20\|Section 20 — Penalties]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§ 6(2), 7(1), 7(2), 7(8)(i), 7(9), 8(1), 8(2), 10, 11, 19, 20
	+	* Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012 — Central
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* //CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//, (2011) 8 SCC 497
	+	* //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry//, (2016) 5 SCC 136
	+	* //R.K. Jain v. UoI//, (2013) 14 SCC 794
	+	* //Namit Sharma v. UoI//, (2013) 1 SCC 745
	+	* //Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. UoI//, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+	* //S. Venkatesan v. CIC// (Madras HC, 2016)
	+	* //C. Muniyappan v. State of TN// (Madras HC, 2013)
	+	* //Treesa Irish v. CPIO// (Kerala HC, 2010)
	+	* //Shailesh Gandhi v. CIC// (Bombay HC, 2013)
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool first-appeal builder tools section-19 drafting}}

RTI Application Generator

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:49:11 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti generator,rti application generator,free rti tool,rti online generator,rti format tool,rti india tool,rti draft online,rti template generator 2026)&metatag-description=(Free RTI Application Generator — pick your problem, fill three fields, get a ready-to-post application. 30 templates, privacy-safe, client-side.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI Application Generator ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-generator-app.html 100%x1200px noborder\|RTI Application Generator}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-generator-app.html\|/tools/rti-generator-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== How the generator works =====
	+
	+	* Pick your problem — 30 templates across daily-life, money-and-schemes, student, and community categories.
	+	* Fill a few fields — typically 2–4 specific details (your application number, date, location) plus your name, address, mobile.
	+	* Generate — a Section 6(1) RTI application appears, ready to copy, download as .txt, or print.
	+	* Nothing is sent to any server. The tool runs entirely in your browser. Close the tab and the data is gone.
	+
	+	===== What it does, and what it doesn't =====
	+
	+	* It does: produce a clean, reusable format with your details merged in, citing the right statutes and landmark cases where relevant.
	+	* It doesn't: file the RTI for you, pay the fee, or track the reply. You still post it yourself (online or by Speed Post) and follow up.
	+
	+	For filing logistics — online portals, fee modes, state-specific rules — see [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to file RTI online in India]] and the relevant [[:file-rti-online-india#state-rti-procedure-guides\|state procedure guide]].
	+
	+	===== The 30 templates at a glance =====
	+
	+	==== Daily-life (10) ====
	+
	+	Ration card delay · Birth certificate · Death certificate · Caste certificate · Marriage certificate · Domicile certificate · FIR copy & investigation · FIR not registered · Electricity bill dispute · Property registration
	+
	+	==== Money & schemes (12) ====
	+
	+	GST refund · Income-tax refund · PM-KISAN installment · PMAY installment · Ayushman Bharat claim · NSAP pension · MGNREGA wages · LPG subsidy (PAHAL) · Ujjwala connection (PMUY) · PMFBY crop-insurance · Jal Jeevan Mission
	+
	+	==== Students (7) ====
	+
	+	Exam result delay · Answer-sheet inspection · Degree verification · Scholarship not credited · UPSC/SSC marks & cut-off · Campus placement data · College admission rejection · Hostel fees breakdown
	+
	+	==== Community (3) ====
	+
	+	Water supply quality · Noise pollution · Metro project concerns
	+
	+	===== If you want to learn the craft =====
	+
	+	Before you file the generated RTI, read these two pages. They will fix almost any RTI before it goes:
	+
	+	* [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|How to write an RTI — Ask for records, not answers]] — the single lesson that prevents most rejections.
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected — drafting fix-it guide]] — the top 5 drafting mistakes and how to fix each.
	+
	+	===== Got rejected after filing? =====
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — the 10 valid refusals]] — what the PIO can and cannot refuse.
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]] — you have 30 days under Section 19(1).
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]] — the grounds for your appeal, structured.
	+	* [[:blog:rti-against-government-officer\|RTI against a government officer]] — if you are the third-party subject of a hostile RTI.
	+
	+	===== Feedback & corrections =====
	+
	+	Found a template that didn't fit your case? Spotted a typo in the generated output? Please report it at [[:corrections\|our corrections page]] — we fix most feedback within 48 hours.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to file RTI online in India]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|Ask for records, not answers]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]
	+	* [[:faq\|RTI FAQ — 25 most-asked questions]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-daily-life\|Pillar 1 — Daily Life]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-money-and-schemes\|Pillar 4 — Money & Schemes]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-students-and-youth\|Pillar 3 — Students & Youth]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-community\|Pillar 2 — Community]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — Sections 6(1), 7, 8, 19, 20
	+	* Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012 — Central
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — Section 44(3) amending RTI Section 8(1)(j)
	+	* Templates derived from 30+ problem-specific recipes on this site.
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool rti-generator tools generator drafting}}

PIO Reply Checker

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:45:43 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio reply checker,rti reply analysis,rti appeal grounds finder,rti reply checker tool,pio refusal valid,rti reply scrutiny,rti tool free)&metatag-description=(Paste a PIO reply. The tool flags invalid grounds, deemed refusal, missing §10 severability, §11 procedure skips, fee over-demands — each with case-law authority and next step.)}}
	+
	+	====== PIO Reply Checker ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html 100%x1500px noborder\|PIO Reply Checker}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html\|/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What this tool does =====
	+
	+	Paste the PIO's reply into the text box. In seconds the tool returns:
	+
	+	* A verdict — strong grounds for appeal, likely appealable, or legally sound.
	+	* A findings list — each invalid-ground pattern identified, categorised by severity.
	+	* Statutory + case-law authority for every finding.
	+	* A concrete next-step action per finding — what to add to your appeal.
	+	* Timeline block — when your RTI was filed, when the 30-day window expired, when your First Appeal is due.
	+	* Direct CTA to the First Appeal Builder (Tool 2) when appeal is warranted.
	+
	+	All analysis runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
	+
	+	===== What the tool checks =====
	+
	+	==== Invalid refusals (high severity) ====
	+
	+	* §7(2) deemed refusal — date comparison between your RTI and the reply.
	+	* §7(9) blanket refusal — "voluminous" / "disproportionate" without offering inspection.
	+	* §8(1)(a) "Confidential" stamp cited without a harm-test.
	+	* §8(1)(b) sub-judice cited without an express court order.
	+	* §6(2) motive inquiry — PIO asking why you want the information.
	+	* §7(8)(i) unreasoned refusal — boilerplate or bald order.
	+
	+	==== Questionable grounds (medium severity) ====
	+
	+	* §8(1)(d) commercial without identified third-party and harm.
	+	* §8(1)(e) fiduciary applied to non-fiduciary records.
	+	* §8(1)(h) investigation where the inquiry may be closed.
	+	* §8(1)(i) cabinet for a decided matter.
	+	* §8(1)(j) personal without §8(2) balancing (post-DPDP 2025).
	+	* "Not information" dismissal without §5(3) assistance.
	+	* §11 third-party procedure skipped.
	+	* §10 severability missing (blanket refusal).
	+	* Fee demand beyond statutory rates (Rs. 10 + Rs. 2/page).
	+
	+	==== Positive signals ====
	+
	+	* Inspection offered (correct under §7(9)).
	+	* Specific harm-test cited.
	+	* §10 severability applied.
	+	* First Appellate Authority named.
	+
	+	===== How the verdict is computed =====
	+
	+	* High-severity finding present → "Strong grounds for appeal".
	+	* Two or more medium findings → "Grounds for appeal likely".
	+	* One medium finding → "One questionable refusal".
	+	* Only positive signals → "Reply appears legally sound".
	+	* Nothing matched → "No automatic triggers" — manual review required.
	+
	+	The verdict is a heuristic — a well-reasoned PIO order can pass all 18 checks and still be factually wrong. Conversely, the tool may flag a reply that is actually valid. Always read the findings and use your judgement.
	+
	+	===== Three-tool workflow =====
	+
	+	- [[:tools:question-builder\|RTI Question Builder]] → map your problem to records.
	+	- [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]] → produce the RTI letter.
	+	- PIO reply arrives → paste it into this tool.
	+	- [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]] → draft the §19(1) appeal.
	+
	+	All four tools are client-side and privacy-safe.
	+
	+	===== Optional deep analysis with open-source AI — free =====
	+
	+	Below the static findings, the tool offers an opt-in AI deep analysis — free to use as of now, no sign-up, no API key. It runs entirely in your browser via [[https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm\|WebLLM]] — nothing is sent to any server.
	+
	+	==== Choose a model size ====
	+
	+	The tool now lets you pick one of three open-source Large Language Models:
	+
	+	* Qwen 2.5 0.5B — ~330 MB first-time download. Fastest. Basic quality; good for a quick second opinion.
	+	* Llama 3.2 1B (default) — ~720 MB. Balanced speed and quality. The recommended starting point.
	+	* Llama 3.2 3B — ~1.8 GB. Slower first download but produces the most detailed analysis.
	+
	+	After the one-time download, the browser caches the model. Subsequent runs are instant.
	+
	+	==== What the AI does ====
	+
	+	Reads the PIO reply, identifies §8(1) clauses invoked, assesses validity of each, drafts specific appeal grounds with statutory and case-law authorities, and recommends the next step.
	+
	+	==== Requirements and caveats ====
	+
	+	* WebGPU — Chrome 113+, Edge, or a WebGPU-capable browser. Available on most computers made after 2017. Safari / Firefox support is experimental.
	+	* Not legal advice. A small LLM can miss subtleties or hallucinate. Treat the output as a second opinion and cross-check against [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]] and the static findings above.
	+	* Privacy. The pasted reply stays on your device. The model's weights come from a public CDN; your text never leaves the browser.
	+	* "Free as of now" means exactly that — the model is free open source, the inference is on your GPU so it costs us nothing, and we reserve the right to revisit if this changes.
	+
	+	==== Attribution ====
	+
	+	* Qwen 2.5 — by [[https://qwenlm.github.io/\|Alibaba Qwen]].
	+	* Llama 3.2 — by [[https://www.llama.com/\|Meta]] under the Llama community licence.
	+	* Quantization — by the [[https://mlc.ai\|MLC AI]] team.
	+	* Runtime — [[https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm\|WebLLM]] (Apache-2.0).
	+
	+	===== Caveats =====
	+
	+	* The static checks run on pattern matching, not full legal reasoning. A well-drafted PIO order may defeat a weak regex; a sloppy order may contain valid grounds the tool misses.
	+	* The AI deep analysis is a convenience, not a substitute for legal expertise. A small LLM can hallucinate or miss subtle points.
	+	* The tool does not carry over state to the First Appeal Builder — you'll paste the reply again there (a future upgrade will wire them up).
	+	* For sophisticated cases (complex §8(2) balancing, multi-party §11 scenarios, Schedule-II §24 agencies), consult a qualified RTI advocate. See our [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA knowledge base]] for the underlying framework.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]]
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[:tools:question-builder\|RTI Question Builder]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|PIO Framework — §8(1)(j) after DPDP]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a ground]]
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest balancing]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI Reply Guide]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§ 6(2), 7(1), 7(2), 7(8)(i), 7(9), 8(1), 8(2), 10, 11, 19, 20
	+	* RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Supreme Court: //S.P. Gupta// (1982), //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011), //ICAI v. Shaunak Satya// (2011), //R.K. Jain// (2013), //Namit Sharma// (2013), //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry// (2016), //Puttaswamy// (2017)
	+	* High Courts: //Carbon Resources// (Kerala), //Muniyappan// (Madras), //S. Venkatesan// (Madras), //S. Mukherjee// (Calcutta), //Treesa Irish// (Kerala), //Shailesh Gandhi// (Bombay), //GMC Thiruvananthapuram// (Kerala), //C.V. Srinivasa// (Karnataka)
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool pio-reply-checker tools analysis drafting}}

RTI Question Builder

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti question builder,rti what to ask,rti records to request,rti problem mapper,rti template finder,rti tool free,rti question generator 2026)&metatag-description=(Describe your problem in plain language. The Question Builder maps your situation to the exact records to request under RTI and points to a ready template. Free and privacy-safe.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI Question Builder ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/question-builder-app.html 100%x1400px noborder\|RTI Question Builder}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/question-builder-app.html\|/tools/question-builder-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What this tool solves =====
	+
	+	The single biggest mistake in an RTI application is asking a "why" question instead of asking for records. The [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|records-not-answers drafting guide]] explains the fix.
	+
	+	The Question Builder does the translation for you. You describe your situation in your own words. The tool matches your description against 32 common RTI situations and tells you exactly which records you should request — each question phrased in a way that a Public Information Officer must either supply or invoke a specific Section 8 ground.
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- Type your problem in 1–3 sentences (plain English or Hinglish works).
	+	- The tool scans for keywords across 32 RTI-situation templates.
	+	- Top 3 matches are shown with a score, with the best match highlighted.
	+	- For each match, you see the records you should ask for (4–10 specific queries).
	+	- Two buttons per match: Open in the RTI Application Generator (to produce the full letter) and Read the full guide (to understand the legal basis).
	+
	+	===== What's in the knowledge base =====
	+
	+	The tool covers 32 common RTI situations across four categories:
	+
	+	* Daily Life (10) — ration card, birth certificate, death certificate, caste certificate, marriage certificate, domicile certificate, FIR copy, FIR not registered, electricity bill dispute, property registration.
	+	* Money & Schemes (12) — GST refund, income-tax refund, PM-KISAN installment, PMAY installment, Ayushman Bharat claim, NSAP pension, MGNREGA wages, LPG subsidy (PAHAL), Ujjwala connection, PMFBY crop insurance, Jal Jeevan Mission.
	+	* Students (8) — exam result delay, answer-sheet inspection, degree verification, scholarship not credited, UPSC/SSC marks and cut-off, campus placement data, college admission rejection, hostel fees breakdown.
	+	* Community (3) — water supply quality, noise pollution complaint, metro project concerns.
	+
	+	Each situation is backed by a detailed article on this site — the tool links you straight to it.
	+
	+	===== What if no match is found =====
	+
	+	Two things to try:
	+
	+	- Reword the problem. Use concrete nouns — "electricity bill", "ration card application", "FIR number" — instead of abstract phrasing.
	+	- Draft manually. The [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|Ask for records, not answers]] piece teaches the skill. Then use the [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]] with a closest-fit template.
	+
	+	===== Why "records, not answers" =====
	+
	+	Section 2(f) of the RTI Act defines "information" as any material held on record. A Public Information Officer has a duty to supply records — not to explain, interpret, or respond to "why" questions.
	+
	+	* ✘ "Why have I not got a ration card?"
	+	* ✓ "Certified copy of the file-noting on my ration-card application dated ______ and the current officer holding the file."
	+
	+	The "right" phrasing points at a document that must exist. The PIO either releases it or invokes a specific §8(1) clause — which is then challengeable. The "wrong" phrasing gives the PIO an easy escape.
	+
	+	Full discussion: [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|Ask for records, not answers]].
	+
	+	===== Three-tool workflow =====
	+
	+	- Tool 1 — [[:tools:question-builder\|RTI Question Builder]] (this tool) → maps your problem to records.
	+	- Tool 2 — [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]] → turns those records into a complete RTI application.
	+	- Tool 3 — [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]] → if the PIO refuses, drafts the Section 19(1) appeal with case law.
	+
	+	All three tools are free, client-side, and privacy-safe. Nothing is sent to any server.
	+
	+	===== Feedback & corrections =====
	+
	+	Didn't find your situation in the 32 templates? Want a new category? Please tell us at [[:corrections\|our corrections page]] — we expand the library based on real requests.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]]
	+	* [[:blog:how-to-write-rti-application\|Ask for records, not answers]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to file RTI online]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]
	+	* [[:faq\|RTI FAQ — 25 most-asked questions]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — Sections 2(f), 2(i), 5(3), 6(1), 6(2)
	+	* Template library derived from 32 problem-specific recipes on this site.
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool question-builder tools problem-mapper drafting}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(first appeal builder,rti first appeal tool,rti section 19 1,first appeal rti 2026,rti appeal drafting tool,free rti appeal generator,rti appeal template,pio reply challenge)&metatag-description=(Free First Appeal Builder. Paste the PIO reply, the tool flags invalid grounds with case law, and drafts your Section 19(1) appeal. Client-side, privacy-safe.)}}
	+
	+	====== First Appeal Builder — Section 19(1) ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html 100%x1500px noborder\|First Appeal Builder}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|/tools/first-appeal-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== How the builder works =====
	+
	+	- Step 1 — The original RTI. Date, PIO office, reference number, and the questions you asked.
	+	- Step 2 — What the PIO did. Paste the reply text (if any). Or flag a deemed refusal if no reply arrived.
	+	- Step 3 — Grounds of appeal. The builder scans the reply for 13 common invalid-ground patterns — each linked to statute and case law. You can tick, un-tick, and add your own grounds.
	+	- Step 4 — Your details. Name, address, FAA contact (optional). The builder generates a complete Section 19(1) appeal letter with facts, grounds, relief sought, and enclosures list — ready to copy, download, or print.
	+
	+	===== What the builder checks for =====
	+
	+	* Deemed refusal (§7(2)) — when the PIO missed the 30-day window or did not reply at all.
	+	* §7(9) blanket refusal — "voluminous" / "disproportionate" without offering inspection.
	+	* "Confidential" stamp cited under §8(1)(a) without a harm test.
	+	* Sub-judice as a ground under §8(1)(b) without an express court order.
	+	* §8(1)(d) invoked without third-party competitive-harm analysis.
	+	* §8(1)(e) fiduciary applied to non-fiduciary records — //Aditya Bandopadhyay//, //Jayantilal Mistry//.
	+	* §8(1)(h) investigation invoked where the inquiry is closed.
	+	* §8(1)(i) cabinet invoked for a decided matter — //R.K. Jain//.
	+	* §8(1)(j) personal without §8(2) balancing — post-DPDP-2025 framework.
	+	* "Not information" dismissal without §5(3) reasonable assistance.
	+	* Motive / reason asked — bar under §6(2).
	+	* Blanket refusal without §10 severability.
	+	* Third-party grounds without §11 procedure.
	+	* Unreasoned refusal — violation of §7(8)(i).
	+
	+	Each detected ground comes with its specific statutory citation and relevant Supreme Court / High Court authority. You review the list and edit what you want to keep.
	+
	+	===== What the First Appeal gets you =====
	+
	+	* No filing fee. The First Appeal is free.
	+	* Same public authority, senior officer. The FAA is typically one rank above the PIO, within the same office.
	+	* 30 days to decide (extendable by 15 days with reasons) under §19(6).
	+	* Higher remedies. The FAA can direct disclosure (§19(8)(a)), award compensation (§19(8)(b)), impose costs (§19(8)(c)), and recommend penalty on the PIO to the Information Commission.
	+
	+	===== Timing =====
	+
	+	* File within 30 days of receiving the PIO's reply (or of the expiry of the PIO's 30-day window, for deemed refusals).
	+	* Condonation of delay is permitted under §19(1) proviso only where the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause — plead this explicitly if you are late.
	+
	+	Full procedural detail: [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]] and [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]].
	+
	+	===== Want to understand the grounds first? =====
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — all 10 valid refusals]] — what a PIO can and cannot refuse.
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]] — post-14-November-2025 analysis.
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a ground]] — the PIO cannot refuse on volume alone.
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public interest balancing]] — §8(2) override.
	+
	+	===== If the FAA denies too =====
	+
	+	* File a Second Appeal under §19(3) within 90 days, to the State or Central Information Commission. Still free.
	+	* Section 20 penalty — the Commission can impose up to Rs. 25,000 on the PIO personally.
	+
	+	===== Feedback & corrections =====
	+
	+	Found a detection rule that missed your case? Spotted a typo in the generated letter? Please report it at [[:corrections\|our corrections page]] — we fix most feedback within 48 hours.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
	+	* [[:faa-section-19-8-powers\|§19(8) FAA powers]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public interest]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI Reply Guide]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal Guide]]
	+	* [[:act:section-19\|Section 19 — Appeals]]
	+	* [[:act:section-20\|Section 20 — Penalties]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§ 6(2), 7(1), 7(2), 7(8)(i), 7(9), 8(1), 8(2), 10, 11, 19, 20
	+	* Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012 — Central
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* //CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//, (2011) 8 SCC 497
	+	* //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry//, (2016) 5 SCC 136
	+	* //R.K. Jain v. UoI//, (2013) 14 SCC 794
	+	* //Namit Sharma v. UoI//, (2013) 1 SCC 745
	+	* //Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) v. UoI//, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+	* //S. Venkatesan v. CIC// (Madras HC, 2016)
	+	* //C. Muniyappan v. State of TN// (Madras HC, 2013)
	+	* //Treesa Irish v. CPIO// (Kerala HC, 2010)
	+	* //Shailesh Gandhi v. CIC// (Bombay HC, 2013)
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool first-appeal builder tools section-19 drafting}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio reply checker,rti reply analysis,rti appeal grounds finder,rti reply checker tool,pio refusal valid,rti reply scrutiny,rti tool free)&metatag-description=(Paste a PIO reply. The tool flags invalid grounds, deemed refusal, missing §10 severability, §11 procedure skips, fee over-demands — each with case-law authority and next step.)}}
	+
	+	====== PIO Reply Checker ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html 100%x1500px noborder\|PIO Reply Checker}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Tool not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html\|/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What this tool does =====
	+
	+	Paste the PIO's reply into the text box. In seconds the tool returns:
	+
	+	* A verdict — strong grounds for appeal, likely appealable, or legally sound.
	+	* A findings list — each invalid-ground pattern identified, categorised by severity.
	+	* Statutory + case-law authority for every finding.
	+	* A concrete next-step action per finding — what to add to your appeal.
	+	* Timeline block — when your RTI was filed, when the 30-day window expired, when your First Appeal is due.
	+	* Direct CTA to the First Appeal Builder (Tool 2) when appeal is warranted.
	+
	+	All analysis runs in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
	+
	+	===== What the tool checks =====
	+
	+	==== Invalid refusals (high severity) ====
	+
	+	* §7(2) deemed refusal — date comparison between your RTI and the reply.
	+	* §7(9) blanket refusal — "voluminous" / "disproportionate" without offering inspection.
	+	* §8(1)(a) "Confidential" stamp cited without a harm-test.
	+	* §8(1)(b) sub-judice cited without an express court order.
	+	* §6(2) motive inquiry — PIO asking why you want the information.
	+	* §7(8)(i) unreasoned refusal — boilerplate or bald order.
	+
	+	==== Questionable grounds (medium severity) ====
	+
	+	* §8(1)(d) commercial without identified third-party and harm.
	+	* §8(1)(e) fiduciary applied to non-fiduciary records.
	+	* §8(1)(h) investigation where the inquiry may be closed.
	+	* §8(1)(i) cabinet for a decided matter.
	+	* §8(1)(j) personal without §8(2) balancing (post-DPDP 2025).
	+	* "Not information" dismissal without §5(3) assistance.
	+	* §11 third-party procedure skipped.
	+	* §10 severability missing (blanket refusal).
	+	* Fee demand beyond statutory rates (Rs. 10 + Rs. 2/page).
	+
	+	==== Positive signals ====
	+
	+	* Inspection offered (correct under §7(9)).
	+	* Specific harm-test cited.
	+	* §10 severability applied.
	+	* First Appellate Authority named.
	+
	+	===== How the verdict is computed =====
	+
	+	* High-severity finding present → "Strong grounds for appeal".
	+	* Two or more medium findings → "Grounds for appeal likely".
	+	* One medium finding → "One questionable refusal".
	+	* Only positive signals → "Reply appears legally sound".
	+	* Nothing matched → "No automatic triggers" — manual review required.
	+
	+	The verdict is a heuristic — a well-reasoned PIO order can pass all 18 checks and still be factually wrong. Conversely, the tool may flag a reply that is actually valid. Always read the findings and use your judgement.
	+
	+	===== Three-tool workflow =====
	+
	+	- [[:tools:question-builder\|RTI Question Builder]] → map your problem to records.
	+	- [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]] → produce the RTI letter.
	+	- PIO reply arrives → paste it into this tool.
	+	- [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]] → draft the §19(1) appeal.
	+
	+	All four tools are client-side and privacy-safe.
	+
	+	===== Optional deep analysis with open-source AI — free =====
	+
	+	Below the static findings, the tool offers an opt-in AI deep analysis — free to use as of now, no sign-up, no API key. It runs entirely in your browser via [[https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm\|WebLLM]] — nothing is sent to any server.
	+
	+	==== Choose a model size ====
	+
	+	The tool now lets you pick one of three open-source Large Language Models:
	+
	+	* Qwen 2.5 0.5B — ~330 MB first-time download. Fastest. Basic quality; good for a quick second opinion.
	+	* Llama 3.2 1B (default) — ~720 MB. Balanced speed and quality. The recommended starting point.
	+	* Llama 3.2 3B — ~1.8 GB. Slower first download but produces the most detailed analysis.
	+
	+	After the one-time download, the browser caches the model. Subsequent runs are instant.
	+
	+	==== What the AI does ====
	+
	+	Reads the PIO reply, identifies §8(1) clauses invoked, assesses validity of each, drafts specific appeal grounds with statutory and case-law authorities, and recommends the next step.
	+
	+	==== Requirements and caveats ====
	+
	+	* WebGPU — Chrome 113+, Edge, or a WebGPU-capable browser. Available on most computers made after 2017. Safari / Firefox support is experimental.
	+	* Not legal advice. A small LLM can miss subtleties or hallucinate. Treat the output as a second opinion and cross-check against [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]] and the static findings above.
	+	* Privacy. The pasted reply stays on your device. The model's weights come from a public CDN; your text never leaves the browser.
	+	* "Free as of now" means exactly that — the model is free open source, the inference is on your GPU so it costs us nothing, and we reserve the right to revisit if this changes.
	+
	+	==== Attribution ====
	+
	+	* Qwen 2.5 — by [[https://qwenlm.github.io/\|Alibaba Qwen]].
	+	* Llama 3.2 — by [[https://www.llama.com/\|Meta]] under the Llama community licence.
	+	* Quantization — by the [[https://mlc.ai\|MLC AI]] team.
	+	* Runtime — [[https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm\|WebLLM]] (Apache-2.0).
	+
	+	===== Caveats =====
	+
	+	* The static checks run on pattern matching, not full legal reasoning. A well-drafted PIO order may defeat a weak regex; a sloppy order may contain valid grounds the tool misses.
	+	* The AI deep analysis is a convenience, not a substitute for legal expertise. A small LLM can hallucinate or miss subtle points.
	+	* The tool does not carry over state to the First Appeal Builder — you'll paste the reply again there (a future upgrade will wire them up).
	+	* For sophisticated cases (complex §8(2) balancing, multi-party §11 scenarios, Schedule-II §24 agencies), consult a qualified RTI advocate. See our [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA knowledge base]] for the underlying framework.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:tools:first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]]
	+	* [[:tools:generator\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[:tools:question-builder\|RTI Question Builder]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|PIO Framework — §8(1)(j) after DPDP]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a ground]]
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest balancing]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI Reply Guide]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§ 6(2), 7(1), 7(2), 7(8)(i), 7(9), 8(1), 8(2), 10, 11, 19, 20
	+	* RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Supreme Court: //S.P. Gupta// (1982), //Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011), //ICAI v. Shaunak Satya// (2011), //R.K. Jain// (2013), //Namit Sharma// (2013), //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry// (2016), //Puttaswamy// (2017)
	+	* High Courts: //Carbon Resources// (Kerala), //Muniyappan// (Madras), //S. Venkatesan// (Madras), //S. Mukherjee// (Calcutta), //Treesa Irish// (Kerala), //Shailesh Gandhi// (Bombay), //GMC Thiruvananthapuram// (Kerala), //C.V. Srinivasa// (Karnataka)
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool pio-reply-checker tools analysis drafting}}