Right to Information Wiki

Central Information Commission

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:28:36 +0000

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	{{keywords>cic,central information commission,ic,information commission}}		{{keywords>cic,central information commission,ic,information commission}}
	====== Central Information Commission ======		====== Central Information Commission ======
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		+	{{ :social:auto:rules-cic.png?direct&1200 \|rules / cic — RTI Wiki}}
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		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rules cic rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Central Information Commission (CIC) is the apex body under Right to Information Act. <wrap center round alert 90%>Notice on the 2019 amendment.)}}
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		+	<wrap center round alert 90%>Notice on the 2019 amendment. Sections 13 and 16 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 were amended by the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019, in force from 24 October 2019. The fixed term of five years or up to the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier, has been replaced. The term of office and the salary, allowances, and other conditions of service of the Chief Information Commissioner, the Information Commissioners, and their State-level counterparts are now such as may be prescribed by the Central Government. The current terms are prescribed by the Right to Information (Term of Office, Salaries, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chief Information Commissioner, Information Commissioners and the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners in State Information Commission) Rules, 2019. References on this page to the earlier fixed term of five years or sixty-five years are retained for historical reference and must be read against the amendment.</wrap>
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	Central Information Commission (CIC) is the apex body under Right to Information Act.		Central Information Commission (CIC) is the apex body under Right to Information Act.
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	- How is Central Information Commission constituted?		- How is Central Information Commission constituted?
	- Central Information Commission to be constituted by the Central Government through a Gazette Notification.		- Central Information Commission to be constituted by the Central Government through a Gazette Notification.
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	- Each report will contain details of number of requests received by each Public Authority, number of rejections and appeals, particulars of any disciplinary action taken, amount of fees and charges collected etc.		- Each report will contain details of number of requests received by each Public Authority, number of rejections and appeals, particulars of any disciplinary action taken, amount of fees and charges collected etc.
	- Central Government will table the Central Information Commission report before Parliament after the end of each year. The concerned State Government will table the report of the State Information Commission before the Vidhan Sabha (and the Vidhan Parishad wherever applicable). (S.25)		- Central Government will table the Central Information Commission report before Parliament after the end of each year. The concerned State Government will table the report of the State Information Commission before the Vidhan Sabha (and the Vidhan Parishad wherever applicable). (S.25)
-	The [[act:\|powers and function of information commission]] can be read from the Act here!	+	The [[:act:\|powers and function of information commission]] can be read from the Act here!
	===== Organisational Structure =====		===== Organisational Structure =====

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	===== Profile of Information Commissioners =====		===== Profile of Information Commissioners =====

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	===== Address: =====		===== Address: =====
	CIC Helpline Number : 011-61117666\\		CIC Helpline Number : 011-61117666\\
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	==== Contact Details of CIC ====		==== Contact Details of CIC ====
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	==== Central Information Commission Links ====		==== Central Information Commission Links ====

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	- {{ :rules:rtinodalofficer_0.pdf \|List of RTI Nodal Officers of Central Government}}		- {{ :rules:rtinodalofficer_0.pdf \|List of RTI Nodal Officers of Central Government}}
	- {{ :rules:rtinodalofficer_0.xlsx \|List of RTI Nodal Officers of Central Government in Excel}}		- {{ :rules:rtinodalofficer_0.xlsx \|List of RTI Nodal Officers of Central Government in Excel}}
		+
		+	----
		+
		+	===== Currency caveat =====
		+
		+	Rules listed below link to the material currently held on this site. The text may be dated. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or notice are advised to confirm the current rules against the relevant State Government notification on the official Government Gazette portal of the State, or against the Commission's published regulations, as the case may be.
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
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		+	19 April 2026
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Bihar RTI Rules — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:37:01 +0000

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-	====== Bihar RTI Rules ======	+	====== Bihar RTI Rules — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
-	{{like>}} {{tag>Bihar StateGovernment Rules}}	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-bihar-state.png?direct&1200 \|rules / bihar / state — RTI Wiki}}

-	{{:rules:bihar:bihar_sic.png?nolink&460\|}}	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rules bihar state rti right to information india)
		+	*metatag-description=(Bihar. Bihar Legislative Assembly Rules. Patna High Court RTI Rules. Andhra Pradesh RTI Rules. Bihar. * Bihar Legislative Assembly Rules.)}}**
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		+
		+	{{like>}}
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:rules:bihar\|Bihar]].
		+	* [[:rules:bihar:assembly\|Bihar Legislative Assembly Rules]].
		+	* [[:rules:bihar:court\|Patna High Court RTI Rules]].
		+	* [[:rules:andhrapradesh:state\|Andhra Pradesh RTI Rules]].
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
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		+	{{tag>bihar state-government rules}}
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		+	{{:rules:bihar:bihar_sic.png?nolink&460x90\|}}

	Bihar Right to Information Rules, 2006		Bihar Right to Information Rules, 2006
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	<idxnum Fig. #4 RTI Fee Structure in Bihar>		<idxnum Fig. #4 RTI Fee Structure in Bihar>
-	{{:rules:bihar:rti-fee-structure-bihar.png\|RTI Fees Bihar}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:rti-fee-structure-bihar.png?678x897\|RTI Fees Bihar}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>
	----		----
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	Form for asking Fees for Providing information		Form for asking Fees for Providing information
	<idxnum Fig. #4 Form for Asking Fees from Applicant>		<idxnum Fig. #4 Form for Asking Fees from Applicant>
-	{{:rules:bihar:form-for-asking-fees-for-extra-information.png\|}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:form-for-asking-fees-for-extra-information.png?676x1061\|}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	==== RTI Application Form ====		==== RTI Application Form ====
	<idxnum Fig. #99 RTI Application Form for Bihar>		<idxnum Fig. #99 RTI Application Form for Bihar>
-	{{:rules:bihar:bihar-application-rti-form.png\|}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:bihar-application-rti-form.png?676x1100\|}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	==== RTI Application Receipt Form ====		==== RTI Application Receipt Form ====
	<idxnum Fig. #99 RTI Application Receipt Form>		<idxnum Fig. #99 RTI Application Receipt Form>
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	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	==== Format for giving information to Applicant ====		==== Format for giving information to Applicant ====
	<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for giving information to Applicant>		<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for giving information to Applicant>
-	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-giving-information-to-applicant.png\|Format for giving information to Applicant}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-giving-information-to-applicant.png?698x1141\|Format for giving information to Applicant}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	==== Format of Transfer of Application to other PIO ====		==== Format of Transfer of Application to other PIO ====
	<idxnum Fig. #99 Transfer of Application to other PIO>		<idxnum Fig. #99 Transfer of Application to other PIO>
-	{{:rules:bihar:transfer-of-application-to-other-pio.png\|Transfer of Application to other PIO}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:transfer-of-application-to-other-pio.png?671x1070\|Transfer of Application to other PIO}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for Rejecting the RTI Application>		<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for Rejecting the RTI Application>
-	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-rejecting-rti.png\|Format for Rejecting the RTI Application}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-rejecting-rti.png?705x1146\|Format for Rejecting the RTI Application}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for 1st Appeal under RTI Act at Bihar>		<idxnum Fig. #99 Format for 1st Appeal under RTI Act at Bihar>
-	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-appeal-bihar.png\|Format for 1st Appeal under RTI Act at Bihar}}	+	{{:rules:bihar:format-for-appeal-bihar.png?697x1104\|Format for 1st Appeal under RTI Act at Bihar}}
	</idxnum>		</idxnum>

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	==== Personal presence of the appellant or complainant ====		==== Personal presence of the appellant or complainant ====
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		+	The Commission shall after hearing the parties to the appeal, pronounce in open proceedings its decision and issue a written order which shall be authenticated by the registrar or such officer as may be authorized by the Commission in this behalf.
	===== Important Downloads =====		===== Important Downloads =====
	- {{:pages:rti-act-hindi.pdf\|RTI Act Hindi}}		- {{:pages:rti-act-hindi.pdf\|RTI Act Hindi}}

RTI Rules: Central, State, UT, and DPDP 2025 — Complete Directory

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:47:14 +0000

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	+	====== RTI Rules: Central, State, UT, and DPDP 2025 — Complete Directory ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-start.png?direct&1200 \|rules / start — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti rules india, rti rules state wise, central rti rules, rti fees rules 2005, rti rules directory, state rti rules, dpdp rules 2025, rti section 27, rti section 28, rti supreme court rules)
	+	metatag-description=(The complete 2026 directory of RTI rules in India: Central, Supreme Court, every State and Union Territory, plus the DPDP Rules 2025 that amended Section 8(1)(j).)}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	In one line: Rules made under [[:act#section-27power-to-make-rules-by-appropriate-government\|Section 27]] (Central and State Governments) and [[:act#section-28power-to-make-rules-by-competent-authority\|Section 28]] (Supreme Court, High Courts, Legislatures) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, plus the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 that amended Section 8(1)(j) on 14 November 2025. For fees and online filing links, see the prominent guide at [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State and Online Portal Directory]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Shortcut guides:
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State with direct filing links]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 12 Steps]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State RTI Portals Directory (reliability grades)]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portal-rankings\|State RTI Portal Rankings (scored 0-50)]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and Fixes]]
	+	* [[:faq\|FAQ — 25 most-asked RTI questions]]
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Central Rules =====
	+
	+	* [[https://rti.gov.in\|Central RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005]] — fee structure, mode of payment, inspection charges, copy charges. Rule 3 sets the Rs 10 application fee, Rule 4 the copy and inspection charges.
	+	* [[:rules:cic\|Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007]] — procedure for second appeals under [[:act#section-19appeal\|Section 19(3)]] and complaints under [[:act#section-18powers-and-functions-of-information-commissions\|Section 18]] before the CIC.
	+	* [[https://dopt.gov.in\|DoPT circulars and guidelines]] — procedural instructions to Central PIOs and First Appellate Authorities.
	+	* RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the RTI Rules, 2019 — revised terms and conditions of service for Information Commissioners.
	+	* The 2005 first-appeal rules — Rule 5 of the Central Rules prescribes the appeal format under Section 19(1).
	+
	+	===== Supreme Court and High Courts =====
	+
	+	Competent authorities under [[:act#section-28power-to-make-rules-by-competent-authority\|Section 28]] frame their own rules.
	+
	+	* [[:rules:sc\|Supreme Court of India Rules]] under Section 28 — framed by the Chief Justice of India. Governs inspection of administrative-side records; judicial records follow separate Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
	+	* High Court rules (each High Court) — linked to from each High Court website. High Court rules typically mirror Central rules on fees but vary on appellate procedure.
	+
	+	===== State Rules =====
	+
	+	Each State Government has framed its own rules on fee structure, application format, and first-appeal procedure. The full index of State pages on this site follows. For fees and direct online-filing links, see [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State (2026)]].
	+
	+	==== North ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:delhi\|Delhi]]
	+	* [[:rules:haryana\|Haryana]]
	+	* [[:rules:himachal-pradesh\|Himachal Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:jk\|Jammu and Kashmir]]
	+	* [[:rules:ladakh\|Ladakh]]
	+	* [[:rules:punjab\|Punjab]]
	+	* [[:rules:up\|Uttar Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:uttarakhand\|Uttarakhand]]
	+
	+	==== West ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:gujarat\|Gujarat]]
	+	* [[:rules:maharashtra\|Maharashtra]]
	+	* [[:rules:rajasthan\|Rajasthan]]
	+	* [[:rules:goa\|Goa]]
	+
	+	==== South ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:andhrapradesh\|Andhra Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:karnataka\|Karnataka]]
	+	* [[:rules:kerala\|Kerala]]
	+	* [[:rules:tamil-nadu\|Tamil Nadu]]
	+	* [[:rules:telangana\|Telangana]]
	+
	+	==== East ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:bihar\|Bihar]]
	+	* [[:rules:jharkhand\|Jharkhand]]
	+	* [[:rules:odisha\|Odisha]]
	+	* [[:rules:west-bengal\|West Bengal]]
	+
	+	==== Central and North-East ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:chhattisgarh\|Chhattisgarh]]
	+	* [[:rules:madhya-pradesh\|Madhya Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:arunachal-pradesh\|Arunachal Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:assam\|Assam]]
	+	* [[:rules:manipur\|Manipur]]
	+	* [[:rules:meghalaya\|Meghalaya]]
	+	* [[:rules:mizoram\|Mizoram]]
	+	* [[:rules:nagaland\|Nagaland]]
	+	* [[:rules:sikkim\|Sikkim]]
	+	* [[:rules:tripura\|Tripura]]
	+
	+	===== Union Territory rules =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:chandigarh\|Chandigarh]]
	+	* Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu — covered by Central-aligned rules with local notification variations. Refer to the Union Territory Secretariat.
	+
	+	===== Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP) =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified on 14 November 2025. These rules are not made under the RTI Act. However, Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which became operational on notification of these rules, substituted the proviso to Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	* What changed: The 2005 proviso carving out "information which cannot be denied to Parliament or a State Legislature" was removed. Privacy-based refusals under Section 8(1)(j) now follow a narrower path.
	+	* Practitioner notes:
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules 2025: the amendment to Section 8(1)(j)]]
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP 2025: the 5-question test]]
	+	* Case law to cite: [[:important-decisions:court:girish-ramchandra-deshpande\|Girish Ramchandra Deshpande]], [[:important-decisions:k-s-puttaswamy-vs-union-of-india\|K.S. Puttaswamy (2017)]].
	+
	+	===== RTI Amendment Act, 2019 =====
	+
	+	The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019, commenced 24 October 2019) replaced Sections 13(1), 13(2), 13(5), 16(1), 16(2), 16(5), and parts of Section 27 of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	* Impact: Tenure and conditions of service of Central and State Information Commissioners moved from fixed to Central Government-prescribed.
	+	* Note on act.txt: The RTI Act page on this site carries inline amendment overlays at each affected section. See [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]].
	+
	+	===== Fees at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Jurisdiction \| Fee \| Online portal (if any) \|
	+	\| Central (Ministries, PSUs) \| Rs 10 \| [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|rtionline.gov.in]] \|
	+	\| Most States and UTs \| Rs 10 \| See [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State table]] \|
	+	\| Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu \| Rs 50 \| See [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State table]] \|
	+	\| Gujarat \| Rs 20 \| [[https://rti.gujarat.gov.in\|rti.gujarat.gov.in]] \|
	+	\| BPL applicants \| Nil (Section 7(5)) \| - \|
	+	\| Inspection, first hour \| Free \| - \|
	+	\| Inspection, subsequent hour \| Rs 5 per hour \| - \|
	+	\| A4/A3 certified copy \| Rs 2 per page \| - \|
	+	\| Diskette or CD \| Rs 50 \| - \|
	+
	+	===== Common questions =====
	+
	+	==== Is the Central fee the same as the State fee? ====
	+
	+	No. The Central fee is Rs 10 under Central Rules. States have their own rules under Section 27; most charge Rs 10, a few charge Rs 50 or Rs 20 (see the fees page above). A State can never waive the Section 7(5) BPL exemption.
	+
	+	==== Can a State charge more than Rs 10 for a photocopy? ====
	+
	+	Most States follow Rs 2 per A4 page. A higher charge needs a State notification. If a department demands an unjustified higher rate, refuse and include the refusal as a ground in your first appeal.
	+
	+	==== Can Supreme Court or High Court rules override Central Rules on judicial-side records? ====
	+
	+	Yes, for judicial-side records. Administrative-side records of these institutions follow Central-aligned procedures. See the separate rules linked above.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State and Online Portal Directory]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State RTI Portals Directory (reliability grades)]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI Online in India: 12 Steps]]
	+	* [[:state-vs-central-rti\|Central vs State RTI: Which Should You File?]]
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|First RTI template]]
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal template]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected and fixes]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti\|Inspection of records: fees + procedure]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7(5), 19, 27, 28.
	+	- The Central RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005.
	+	- The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 (No. 24 of 2019), in force 24 October 2019.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025, in force immediately.
	+	- Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007 (as amended).
	+	- State Government Gazette notifications (verified April 2026).
	+	- Supreme Court of India, Rules under Section 28 of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules central-rules state-rules dpdp-2025 section-27 section-28 directory}}

Karnataka RTI Rules 2026: File in 10 Minutes

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:47:14 +0000

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	+	====== Karnataka RTI Rules 2026: File in 10 Minutes ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-karnataka.png?direct&1200 \|rules / karnataka — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(Karnataka RTI rules, RTI Karnataka, Karnataka Information Commission, RTI application Karnataka, rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Karnataka RTI filing: fee, State Information Commission, language options, appeal timelines, and the 2 quirks applicants miss.)}}
	+
	+	//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in the State of Karnataka. Where the State position differs from the Central rules, it is noted here. Readers relying on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the Karnataka Government Gazette or the Karnataka Information Commission website.//
	+
	+	===== The State Information Commission =====
	+
	+	The Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) is constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005, seated at Bengaluru. It hears second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18 concerning State Government departments, local bodies, and State universities.
	+
	+	===== Applicable rules =====
	+
	+	* The Karnataka Right to Information Rules, 2005 — covering the form, fee, and procedure for filing and disposal.
	+	* The Karnataka Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules — the procedure before the Commission.
	+	* Official language of filing: Applications may be filed in Kannada or English under Section 6(1) read with Article 350.
	+
	+	===== Fee structure =====
	+
	+	Application fees under the State rules are typically Rs 10 (confirm against the latest notification). Copies are priced per page as prescribed. BPL applicants are exempt on producing a valid certificate. Accepted payment methods include Indian Postal Order, demand draft, and cash at the counter of the public authority.
	+
	+	===== Filing an RTI in Karnataka =====
	+
	+	For State departments (Revenue, Health & Family Welfare, Home, Urban Development, Panchayati Raj), file with the Public Information Officer of the concerned department or district office. Karnataka operates an online RTI portal (rtionline.karnataka.gov.in) for many State departments — check for the current scope. For Central Government bodies in Karnataka, use rtionline.gov.in. See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+
	+	===== Currency caveat =====
	+
	+	The Karnataka RTI Rules have been amended by State notification since 2005. Fees, forms, and procedural timelines may differ from the 2005 version. Always confirm against the Karnataka Government Gazette or the Commission's website before filing.
	+
	+	===== Related pages on this site =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
	+	* [[:act\|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]].
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
	+	- The Karnataka Right to Information Rules, 2005, as notified under the Karnataka Government Gazette.
	+	- The Karnataka Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules.
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	19 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules karnataka state-rti kic}}

Jammu and Kashmir (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:28:36 +0000

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	+	====== Jammu and Kashmir (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-jk.png?direct&1200 \|rules / jk — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(Jammu and Kashmir (UT) RTI rules, RTI Jammu and Kashmir (UT), Jammu and Kashmir (UT) State Information Commission, RTI application Jammu and Kashmir (UT), rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Right to Information in Jammu and Kashmir (UT) — the applicable Information Commission, State rules, fee structure, and how to file.)}}
	+
	+	//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Jammu and Kashmir (UT). Where the State position differs from the Central rules, the State practice is noted. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the official Gazette of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir or the Central Information Commission before filing.//
	+
	+	===== The Information Commission =====
	+
	+	Public authorities under the administration of Jammu and Kashmir (UT) are, for second-appeal purposes, within the jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission. Complaints under Section 18 and second appeals under Section 19(3) against those public authorities are filed before the CIC at New Delhi.
	+
	+	===== Applicable rules =====
	+
	+	* The Right to Information Act, 2005 — the Central Act applies across India, including in Jammu and Kashmir (UT).
	+	* State rules under Section 27 of the Act — Jammu and Kashmir (UT) has notified its own rules covering the form of application, fees, and procedure before public authorities. Confirm the exact title and latest amendment against the current Gazette.
	+	* Second-appeal procedure rules — procedure before the State Information Commission for second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18.
	+
	+	===== Fee structure =====
	+
	+	Application fees in Jammu and Kashmir (UT) are typically Rs 10 per application. BPL applicants are exempt on production of a valid ration card or certificate. Copies of records are charged per page at the rate specified in the rules. The fee may be paid by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, cash at the PIO's counter, or through the online portal where available. Confirm the current fee against the latest State notification, as figures may have been revised.
	+
	+	===== Filing an RTI in Jammu and Kashmir (UT) =====
	+
	+	Filing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is generally offline, with the e-mail route used in practice by many departments. Applications are submitted at the PIO's counter at Srinagar or Jammu, or at the district headquarters. For Central Government offices, use the Central online portal.
	+
	+	See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]] for the Central online procedure, and [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] for drafting pitfalls to avoid.
	+
	+	===== Jurisdiction note =====
	+
	+	Since the constitutional reorganisation in 2019, the erstwhile State-specific RTI Act of Jammu and Kashmir has ceased to apply. The Right to Information Act, 2005 (the Central Act) is now the governing law. Second appeals lie to the Central Information Commission.
	+
	+	===== The DPDP 2025 amendment =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified on 14 November 2025, substituted the text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005. The substitution applies uniformly across all States and Union Territories. The public-interest override under Section 8(2) is unchanged. For the practical effect on PIO replies, see [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|Section 8(1)(j) after the DPDP Rules, 2025]] and [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Currency caveat =====
	+
	+	Rules, fee figures, and procedural timelines in Jammu and Kashmir (UT) may have been revised by State notification since their original issue. Always confirm the current text against the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir administration portal.
	+
	+	===== Related pages on this site =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
	+	* [[:act\|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+	* [[:digital-rti-2026\|The Digital RTI, 2026 — State-by-State online RTI]].
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]].
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
	+	- The State rules notified by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir under Section 27 of the Act.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	20 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules jk state-rti}}

Ladakh (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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	+	====== Ladakh (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-ladakh.png?direct&1200 \|rules / ladakh — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(Ladakh (UT) RTI rules, RTI Ladakh (UT), Ladakh (UT) State Information Commission, RTI application Ladakh (UT), rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Right to Information in Ladakh (UT) — the applicable Information Commission, State rules, fee structure, and how to file.)}}
	+
	+	//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Ladakh (UT). Where the State position differs from the Central rules, the State practice is noted. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the official Gazette of the Union Territory of Ladakh or the Central Information Commission before filing.//
	+
	+	===== The Information Commission =====
	+
	+	Public authorities under the administration of Ladakh (UT) are, for second-appeal purposes, within the jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission. Complaints under Section 18 and second appeals under Section 19(3) against those public authorities are filed before the CIC at New Delhi.
	+
	+	===== Applicable rules =====
	+
	+	* The Right to Information Act, 2005 — the Central Act applies across India, including in Ladakh (UT).
	+	* State rules under Section 27 of the Act — Ladakh (UT) has notified its own rules covering the form of application, fees, and procedure before public authorities. Confirm the exact title and latest amendment against the current Gazette.
	+	* Second-appeal procedure rules — procedure before the State Information Commission for second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18.
	+
	+	===== Fee structure =====
	+
	+	Application fees in Ladakh (UT) are typically Rs 10 per application. BPL applicants are exempt on production of a valid ration card or certificate. Copies of records are charged per page at the rate specified in the rules. The fee may be paid by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, cash at the PIO's counter, or through the online portal where available. Confirm the current fee against the latest State notification, as figures may have been revised.
	+
	+	===== Filing an RTI in Ladakh (UT) =====
	+
	+	Filing in the Union Territory of Ladakh is generally offline, with the e-mail route used in practice. Applications are submitted at the PIO's counter at Leh or Kargil, or by post. For Central Government offices, use the Central online portal.
	+
	+	See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]] for the Central online procedure, and [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] for drafting pitfalls to avoid.
	+
	+	===== Jurisdiction note =====
	+
	+	Ladakh, constituted as a Union Territory in 2019, is governed by the Right to Information Act, 2005 (the Central Act). Second appeals lie to the Central Information Commission.
	+
	+	===== The DPDP 2025 amendment =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified on 14 November 2025, substituted the text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005. The substitution applies uniformly across all States and Union Territories. The public-interest override under Section 8(2) is unchanged. For the practical effect on PIO replies, see [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|Section 8(1)(j) after the DPDP Rules, 2025]] and [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Currency caveat =====
	+
	+	Rules, fee figures, and procedural timelines in Ladakh (UT) may have been revised by State notification since their original issue. Always confirm the current text against the Union Territory of Ladakh administration portal.
	+
	+	===== Related pages on this site =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
	+	* [[:act\|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+	* [[:digital-rti-2026\|The Digital RTI, 2026 — State-by-State online RTI]].
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]].
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
	+	- The State rules notified by the Government of Ladakh under Section 27 of the Act.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	20 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules ladakh state-rti}}

West Bengal — RTI Rules and Resources

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	+	====== West Bengal — RTI Rules and Resources ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-west-bengal.png?direct&1200 \|rules / west-bengal — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(West Bengal RTI rules, RTI West Bengal, West Bengal State Information Commission, RTI application West Bengal, rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Right to Information in West Bengal — the applicable Information Commission, State rules, fee structure, and how to file.)}}
	+
	+	//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in West Bengal. Where the State position differs from the Central rules, the State practice is noted. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the official West Bengal Government Gazette or the West Bengal State Information Commission before filing.//
	+
	+	===== The Information Commission =====
	+
	+	The West Bengal State Information Commission is the authority constituted under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for West Bengal. It hears second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18 relating to public authorities under the Government of West Bengal.
	+
	+	===== Applicable rules =====
	+
	+	* The Right to Information Act, 2005 — the Central Act applies across India, including in West Bengal.
	+	* State rules under Section 27 of the Act — West Bengal has notified its own rules covering the form of application, fees, and procedure before public authorities. Confirm the exact title and latest amendment against the current Gazette.
	+	* Second-appeal procedure rules — procedure before the State Information Commission for second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18.
	+
	+	===== Fee structure =====
	+
	+	Application fees in West Bengal are typically Rs 10 per application. BPL applicants are exempt on production of a valid ration card or certificate. Copies of records are charged per page at the rate specified in the rules. The fee may be paid by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, cash at the PIO's counter, or through the online portal where available. Confirm the current fee against the latest State notification, as figures may have been revised.
	+
	+	===== Filing an RTI in West Bengal =====
	+
	+	Applications to major State departments may be filed online through the State Government portal, where available, and offline at the PIO's counter at Kolkata or the district collectorate. For Central Government offices, use the Central online portal.
	+
	+	See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]] for the Central online procedure, and [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] for drafting pitfalls to avoid.
	+
	+	===== The DPDP 2025 amendment =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified on 14 November 2025, substituted the text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005. The substitution applies uniformly across all States and Union Territories. The public-interest override under Section 8(2) is unchanged. For the practical effect on PIO replies, see [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|Section 8(1)(j) after the DPDP Rules, 2025]] and [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Currency caveat =====
	+
	+	Rules, fee figures, and procedural timelines in West Bengal may have been revised by State notification since their original issue. Always confirm the current text against the Government of West Bengal portal and the West Bengal State Information Commission website.
	+
	+	===== Related pages on this site =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
	+	* [[:act\|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+	* [[:digital-rti-2026\|The Digital RTI, 2026 — State-by-State online RTI]].
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]].
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
	+	- The State rules notified by the Government of West Bengal under Section 27 of the Act.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	20 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules west-bengal state-rti}}

Puducherry (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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	+	====== Puducherry (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-puducherry.png?direct&1200 \|rules / puducherry — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(Puducherry (UT) RTI rules, RTI Puducherry (UT), Puducherry (UT) State Information Commission, RTI application Puducherry (UT), rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Right to Information in Puducherry (UT) — the applicable Information Commission, State rules, fee structure, and how to file.)}}
	+
	+	//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Puducherry (UT). Where the State position differs from the Central rules, the State practice is noted. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the official Puducherry Gazette or the Puducherry State Information Commission before filing.//
	+
	+	===== The Information Commission =====
	+
	+	The Puducherry State Information Commission is the authority constituted under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for Puducherry (UT). It hears second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18 relating to public authorities under the Government of Puducherry.
	+
	+	===== Applicable rules =====
	+
	+	* The Right to Information Act, 2005 — the Central Act applies across India, including in Puducherry (UT).
	+	* State rules under Section 27 of the Act — Puducherry (UT) has notified its own rules covering the form of application, fees, and procedure before public authorities. Confirm the exact title and latest amendment against the current Gazette.
	+	* Second-appeal procedure rules — procedure before the State Information Commission for second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18.
	+
	+	===== Fee structure =====
	+
	+	Application fees in Puducherry (UT) are typically Rs 10 per application. BPL applicants are exempt on production of a valid ration card or certificate. Copies of records are charged per page at the rate specified in the rules. The fee may be paid by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, cash at the PIO's counter, or through the online portal where available. Confirm the current fee against the latest State notification, as figures may have been revised.
	+
	+	===== Filing an RTI in Puducherry (UT) =====
	+
	+	Applications are filed at Puducherry or in the Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions, at the PIO's counter or by post, and through the UT Government portal where available. For Central Government offices, use the Central online portal.
	+
	+	See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]] for the Central online procedure, and [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] for drafting pitfalls to avoid.
	+
	+	===== The DPDP 2025 amendment =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified on 14 November 2025, substituted the text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005. The substitution applies uniformly across all States and Union Territories. The public-interest override under Section 8(2) is unchanged. For the practical effect on PIO replies, see [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|Section 8(1)(j) after the DPDP Rules, 2025]] and [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Currency caveat =====
	+
	+	Rules, fee figures, and procedural timelines in Puducherry (UT) may have been revised by State notification since their original issue. Always confirm the current text against the Government of Puducherry portal and the Puducherry State Information Commission notices.
	+
	+	===== Related pages on this site =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
	+	* [[:act\|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
	+	* [[:digital-rti-2026\|The Digital RTI, 2026 — State-by-State online RTI]].
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]].
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026\|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
	+	- The State rules notified by the Government of Puducherry under Section 27 of the Act.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	20 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules puducherry state-rti}}

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	+	====== RTI Rules: Central, State, UT, and DPDP 2025 — Complete Directory ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:rules-start.png?direct&1200 \|rules / start — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti rules india, rti rules state wise, central rti rules, rti fees rules 2005, rti rules directory, state rti rules, dpdp rules 2025, rti section 27, rti section 28, rti supreme court rules)
	+	metatag-description=(The complete 2026 directory of RTI rules in India: Central, Supreme Court, every State and Union Territory, plus the DPDP Rules 2025 that amended Section 8(1)(j).)}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	In one line: Rules made under [[:act#section-27power-to-make-rules-by-appropriate-government\|Section 27]] (Central and State Governments) and [[:act#section-28power-to-make-rules-by-competent-authority\|Section 28]] (Supreme Court, High Courts, Legislatures) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, plus the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 that amended Section 8(1)(j) on 14 November 2025. For fees and online filing links, see the prominent guide at [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State and Online Portal Directory]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Shortcut guides:
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State with direct filing links]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 12 Steps]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State RTI Portals Directory (reliability grades)]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portal-rankings\|State RTI Portal Rankings (scored 0-50)]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and Fixes]]
	+	* [[:faq\|FAQ — 25 most-asked RTI questions]]
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Central Rules =====
	+
	+	* [[https://rti.gov.in\|Central RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005]] — fee structure, mode of payment, inspection charges, copy charges. Rule 3 sets the Rs 10 application fee, Rule 4 the copy and inspection charges.
	+	* [[:rules:cic\|Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007]] — procedure for second appeals under [[:act#section-19appeal\|Section 19(3)]] and complaints under [[:act#section-18powers-and-functions-of-information-commissions\|Section 18]] before the CIC.
	+	* [[https://dopt.gov.in\|DoPT circulars and guidelines]] — procedural instructions to Central PIOs and First Appellate Authorities.
	+	* RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 and the RTI Rules, 2019 — revised terms and conditions of service for Information Commissioners.
	+	* The 2005 first-appeal rules — Rule 5 of the Central Rules prescribes the appeal format under Section 19(1).
	+
	+	===== Supreme Court and High Courts =====
	+
	+	Competent authorities under [[:act#section-28power-to-make-rules-by-competent-authority\|Section 28]] frame their own rules.
	+
	+	* [[:rules:sc\|Supreme Court of India Rules]] under Section 28 — framed by the Chief Justice of India. Governs inspection of administrative-side records; judicial records follow separate Supreme Court Rules, 2013.
	+	* High Court rules (each High Court) — linked to from each High Court website. High Court rules typically mirror Central rules on fees but vary on appellate procedure.
	+
	+	===== State Rules =====
	+
	+	Each State Government has framed its own rules on fee structure, application format, and first-appeal procedure. The full index of State pages on this site follows. For fees and direct online-filing links, see [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State (2026)]].
	+
	+	==== North ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:delhi\|Delhi]]
	+	* [[:rules:haryana\|Haryana]]
	+	* [[:rules:himachal-pradesh\|Himachal Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:jk\|Jammu and Kashmir]]
	+	* [[:rules:ladakh\|Ladakh]]
	+	* [[:rules:punjab\|Punjab]]
	+	* [[:rules:up\|Uttar Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:uttarakhand\|Uttarakhand]]
	+
	+	==== West ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:gujarat\|Gujarat]]
	+	* [[:rules:maharashtra\|Maharashtra]]
	+	* [[:rules:rajasthan\|Rajasthan]]
	+	* [[:rules:goa\|Goa]]
	+
	+	==== South ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:andhrapradesh\|Andhra Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:karnataka\|Karnataka]]
	+	* [[:rules:kerala\|Kerala]]
	+	* [[:rules:tamil-nadu\|Tamil Nadu]]
	+	* [[:rules:telangana\|Telangana]]
	+
	+	==== East ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:bihar\|Bihar]]
	+	* [[:rules:jharkhand\|Jharkhand]]
	+	* [[:rules:odisha\|Odisha]]
	+	* [[:rules:west-bengal\|West Bengal]]
	+
	+	==== Central and North-East ====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:chhattisgarh\|Chhattisgarh]]
	+	* [[:rules:madhya-pradesh\|Madhya Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:arunachal-pradesh\|Arunachal Pradesh]]
	+	* [[:rules:assam\|Assam]]
	+	* [[:rules:manipur\|Manipur]]
	+	* [[:rules:meghalaya\|Meghalaya]]
	+	* [[:rules:mizoram\|Mizoram]]
	+	* [[:rules:nagaland\|Nagaland]]
	+	* [[:rules:sikkim\|Sikkim]]
	+	* [[:rules:tripura\|Tripura]]
	+
	+	===== Union Territory rules =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules:chandigarh\|Chandigarh]]
	+	* Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu — covered by Central-aligned rules with local notification variations. Refer to the Union Territory Secretariat.
	+
	+	===== Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP) =====
	+
	+	The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 were notified on 14 November 2025. These rules are not made under the RTI Act. However, Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which became operational on notification of these rules, substituted the proviso to Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	* What changed: The 2005 proviso carving out "information which cannot be denied to Parliament or a State Legislature" was removed. Privacy-based refusals under Section 8(1)(j) now follow a narrower path.
	+	* Practitioner notes:
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules 2025: the amendment to Section 8(1)(j)]]
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP 2025: the 5-question test]]
	+	* Case law to cite: [[:important-decisions:court:girish-ramchandra-deshpande\|Girish Ramchandra Deshpande]], [[:important-decisions:k-s-puttaswamy-vs-union-of-india\|K.S. Puttaswamy (2017)]].
	+
	+	===== RTI Amendment Act, 2019 =====
	+
	+	The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019, commenced 24 October 2019) replaced Sections 13(1), 13(2), 13(5), 16(1), 16(2), 16(5), and parts of Section 27 of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	* Impact: Tenure and conditions of service of Central and State Information Commissioners moved from fixed to Central Government-prescribed.
	+	* Note on act.txt: The RTI Act page on this site carries inline amendment overlays at each affected section. See [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]].
	+
	+	===== Fees at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Jurisdiction \| Fee \| Online portal (if any) \|
	+	\| Central (Ministries, PSUs) \| Rs 10 \| [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|rtionline.gov.in]] \|
	+	\| Most States and UTs \| Rs 10 \| See [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State table]] \|
	+	\| Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu \| Rs 50 \| See [[:rti-fees-by-state\|Fees by State table]] \|
	+	\| Gujarat \| Rs 20 \| [[https://rti.gujarat.gov.in\|rti.gujarat.gov.in]] \|
	+	\| BPL applicants \| Nil (Section 7(5)) \| - \|
	+	\| Inspection, first hour \| Free \| - \|
	+	\| Inspection, subsequent hour \| Rs 5 per hour \| - \|
	+	\| A4/A3 certified copy \| Rs 2 per page \| - \|
	+	\| Diskette or CD \| Rs 50 \| - \|
	+
	+	===== Common questions =====
	+
	+	==== Is the Central fee the same as the State fee? ====
	+
	+	No. The Central fee is Rs 10 under Central Rules. States have their own rules under Section 27; most charge Rs 10, a few charge Rs 50 or Rs 20 (see the fees page above). A State can never waive the Section 7(5) BPL exemption.
	+
	+	==== Can a State charge more than Rs 10 for a photocopy? ====
	+
	+	Most States follow Rs 2 per A4 page. A higher charge needs a State notification. If a department demands an unjustified higher rate, refuse and include the refusal as a ground in your first appeal.
	+
	+	==== Can Supreme Court or High Court rules override Central Rules on judicial-side records? ====
	+
	+	Yes, for judicial-side records. Administrative-side records of these institutions follow Central-aligned procedures. See the separate rules linked above.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State and Online Portal Directory]]
	+	* [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|State RTI Portals Directory (reliability grades)]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI Online in India: 12 Steps]]
	+	* [[:state-vs-central-rti\|Central vs State RTI: Which Should You File?]]
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|First RTI template]]
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal template]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected and fixes]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti\|Inspection of records: fees + procedure]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7(5), 19, 27, 28.
	+	- The Central RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005.
	+	- The RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 (No. 24 of 2019), in force 24 October 2019.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025, in force immediately.
	+	- Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007 (as amended).
	+	- State Government Gazette notifications (verified April 2026).
	+	- Supreme Court of India, Rules under Section 28 of the RTI Act.
	+
	+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
	+
	+	{{tag>rti rules central-rules state-rules dpdp-2025 section-27 section-28 directory}}