Right to Information Wiki

Module 12 — Practical PIO / FAA Workflow

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	+
	+	====== Module 12 — Practical PIO / FAA Workflow ======
	+
	+	Practical PIO and FAA workflow rests on four disciplines: a 90-second triage (Section 4 match, Section 8(1) check, Section 7 timeline), a five-line reasoned-order formula (scope, sub-clause, fact-to-exemption nexus, severance, appeal rights), diary management against Section 20 exposure, and a writ-proofing checklist covering Section 11 compliance, severance reasoning and speaking-order structure.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 12 · ~3 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Practical PIO / FAA Workflow and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Run the 30-day diary without slipping §7(2) deemed-refusal
	+	* Assemble a reasoned order from templates in under 3 minutes
	+	* Write-proof a PIO or FAA order against judicial review
	+	* Recognise and respond to surveillance-style RTIs targeting an officer
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI reply guide]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA knowledge-base hub]]
	+	* [[:blog:rti-against-government-officer\|RTI against a government officer — defensive handbook]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	End-to-end PIO SOP — intake form → classification → §8 test → §11 notice → reasoned order → FAA appeal file-note. All five stages ready to print.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	A surveillance-style RTI lands on your desk asking for a named officer's attendance, files signed, and visits. Walk through the five shields (§8(1)(j), §11, §8(1)(g), §8(1)(e), §8(1)(h)) and produce the reasoned order.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §7(2), §8(1)(j), §8(1)(g), §8(1)(e), §8(1)(h), §11
	+	* K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 12 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-12 pio-training faa-training}}

In this course, you will

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio faa cpd course,rti training online free,pio training india free,faa training course,rti act certification free,rti continuing professional development,rti cpd online india,pio certification course,rti act training 2026 free,rti course coursera style)&metatag-description=(India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules, 30 CPD hours, 200+ case citations, 50+ templates, timed final exam, verifiable certificate. Free, open to all.)}}
	+
	+	===== In this course, you will =====
	+
	+	* Classify any RTI request against the 10 grounds of rejection in under 90 seconds.
	+	* Draft a reasoned §7(8)(i) order with sub-clause + case citation — in a single paragraph that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+	* Execute the §11 third-party procedure without procedural defects.
	+	* Apply the post-14-November-2025 §8(2) framework to privacy balancing.
	+	* Prepare a First-Appeal speaking order that cites both statute and precedent.
	+	* Spot the 13 most common reasons SICs and High Courts overturn PIO orders.
	+
	+	Skills you will gain: Statutory drafting · §8(1) classification · Case-law citation · §7 timeline discipline · §11 third-party notice · §10 severance · §19 appellate orders · §20 penalty defence · DPDP-compliant privacy balancing.
	+
	+	===== Course at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Modules \| 12 \|
	+	\| CPD hours \| 30 hours of structured reading + practice \|
	+	\| Case citations \| 200+ (SC + HC + CIC) \|
	+	\| Templates \| 50+ copy-ready drafts \|
	+	\| Module quizzes \| 10 randomised questions each · 70% to pass \|
	+	\| Final exam \| 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts · 70% pass \|
	+	\| Certificate \| Print-ready · verification URL · LinkedIn-ready \|
	+	\| Fee \| Free (promotional launch) \|
	+	\| Prerequisite \| None — no prior RTI knowledge assumed \|
	+	\| Language \| English (Hindi planned late 2026) \|
	+	\| Pace \| Self-paced \|
	+
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- [[doku.php?do=login\|Log in]] or [[doku.php?do=register\|create a free account]]. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved.
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click Enrol. Takes one click.
	+	- Read each module (each links to RTI Wiki source articles for depth) — Mark as read when done.
	+	- Take the graded quiz for each module — 10 randomised questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts with a fresh randomised set each time. Quiz opens with a one-checkbox Honor Code.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam: 25 questions drawn across modules · 15-minute timer · 3 attempts maximum · Honor Code + typed signature · tab-switching forfeits the attempt.
	+	- Earn your certificate — issued the moment you pass the final. Unique 10-character serial with a permanent verification URL.
	+
	+	===== Syllabus =====
	+
	+	^ Module ^ Title ^ Focus ^
	+	\| 1 \| Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 \| Preamble · §2 definitions · §2(h) public-authority test \|
	+	\| 2 \| Section 4 — Suo-motu disclosure \| 17 categories · audit framework \|
	+	\| 3 \| Section 6 — Request procedure \| Fee · transfer · no-motive rule \|
	+	\| 4 \| Section 7 — Disposal & timelines \| 30 days · 48 hrs · §7(8)(i) · §7(9) \|
	+	\| 5 \| Section 8(1) — 10 grounds of rejection \| Each sub-clause, decision tree \|
	+	\| 6 \| Section 8(2) & DPDP 2025 amendment \| New public-interest framework \|
	+	\| 7 \| Section 10 & Section 9 \| Severance + third-party copyright \|
	+	\| 8 \| Section 11 — Third-party procedure \| 5/10/40-day rule · //Muniyappan// standard \|
	+	\| 9 \| Section 19 — First & Second Appeal \| Speaking orders · §19(5) burden \|
	+	\| 10 \| Section 20 — Penalties \| §20(1) · §20(2) · defending a notice \|
	+	\| 11 \| Landmark case law \| 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know \|
	+	\| 12 \| Practical PIO / FAA workflow \| 90-second triage · five-line formula · writ-proofing \|
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum detail]] · [[:cpd:app\|Open course dashboard]]
	+
	+	===== Who this is for =====
	+
	+	* Public Information Officers (PIOs) — at any rank, in any ministry, department, state authority, PSU, or urban local body
	+	* First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) — officers one rank above a PIO, sitting on §19(1) appeals
	+	* Deputy / Joint Commissioners who supervise PIO decisions
	+	* Senior RTI advocates wanting a structured refresher on the 2023-2025 amendments
	+	* Law and Public-Administration students
	+	* Corporate compliance officers whose organisations are public authorities
	+	* Every citizen who wants to understand how the sausage is made
	+
	+	===== The instructor =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:about-instructor\|Shrawan Pathak]] — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the canonical PIO Reply Guide, FAA Speaking-Order Guide, and the PIO / FAA Knowledge Base.
	+
	+	===== Why trust this course =====
	+
	+	Built on top of the 20-year editorial corpus of RTI Wiki — 400+ practitioner articles, 200+ case citations, read by PIOs and FAAs across India, cited in Commission benches and writ filings. Every claim in the quizzes traces to a named judgment or a statutory sub-clause you can verify on this very site.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:why-trust\|Read the full trust statement]]
	+
	+	===== What you get at the end =====
	+
	+	A verifiable learner certificate with a unique 10-character serial and a permanent verify URL. Downloadable as PDF. LinkedIn-ready. Free. Not a statutory qualification — and we are upfront about that.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What the certificate is — and is not]]
	+
	+	===== Format =====
	+
	+	* Online self-paced — 30 hours total across 12 modules (2-3 hours per module).
	+	* Text + reading — each module links to detailed practitioner articles on RTI Wiki.
	+	* Drafting templates — one or more per module.
	+	* Graded quizzes — 10 questions, randomised from a large bank, 70% to pass.
	+	* Tab-locked timed final — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts.
	+	* Progress tracked server-side — marks, attempts, completion tied to your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]].
	+	* "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone when you finish all 12 modules AND the final exam.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked =====
	+
	+	Q1. Is there any payment involved? \\ No. The course is entirely free. There is no hidden charge, no trial period, no "upgrade".
	+
	+	Q2. Is this course accredited? \\ No — and we are explicit about that on [[:cpd:what-you-get\|the certificate-value page]]. The certificate is a learner certificate, not a statutory qualification. Many training departments recognise self-certified CPD of this structure; check with yours.
	+
	+	Q3. Do I need to be a PIO to take the course? \\ No. Anyone serious about the Act is welcome — students, advocates, journalists, citizens.
	+
	+	Q4. Can I retake a quiz? \\ Yes — each module quiz has unlimited attempts. Each attempt is a fresh random set from a larger bank.
	+
	+	Q5. What about the final exam? \\ 25 questions, 15-minute timer, maximum 3 attempts. Switching tabs or closing the window forfeits the attempt.
	+
	+	Q6. Will I need to register? \\ To enrol — yes. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved. You can still read every module anonymously without enrolling.
	+
	+	Q7. Is the course in Hindi? \\ The first release is in English. A Hindi version is planned for late 2026.
	+
	+	Q8. How long does a module take? \\ Roughly 2-3 hours of reading + the 10-question quiz. Full course = 30 hours over your own timeline.
	+
	+	Q9. Does RTI Wiki make any money from the course? \\ Not from the course itself. The course has no ad slots. Our business model remains reader donation + light sponsored digest lines elsewhere on the site.
	+
	+	Q10. How is the certificate verified? \\ Each certificate has a unique 10-character serial. The verification URL is ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>''. Anyone can resolve your name and completion date without logging in.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]] — enrol and start
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]] — all 12 modules in detail
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What you get at the end]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|Free PIO / FAA knowledge base]] (course content draws from this)
	+	* [[:tools:chat\|RTI Wiki AI — free chat]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended 2019, 2023)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025
	+	* Supreme Court and High Court judgements cited across the 12 modules
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.// //Launch: Q2 2026 · free, promotional offer//
	+
	+
	+	===== 🔄 Annual recertification =====
	+
	+	Your CPD certificate is valid for 12 months from the issue date. To keep it
	+	current:
	+
	+	* Read the latest [[:cpd:quarterly-update\|quarterly update addendum]] (released every 3 months).
	+	* Take the 20-question refresher quiz (70% to pass — 3 attempts). Covers the new rulings + statutory changes.
	+	* On pass, a fresh 12-month certificate is issued; the old serial retires but remains verifiable at its original URL.
	+	* Missed your renewal? You can retake the full final exam at any time to re-qualify.
	+
	+	Why recertify? RTI law evolves quickly. Between Jan and Mar 2026 alone, 2 SC + 8 HC
	+	rulings changed how §8(1)(e), §8(1)(j), §11 and §19 are practised. A live
	+	certificate signals that you're current — not just that you once studied.
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd pio-training faa-training rti-course free promotional pillar-5}}

Why trust this course — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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-		+
-	====== Why trust this course ======	+

		+	====== Why trust this course — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	{{ :social:auto:cpd-why-trust.png?direct&1200 \|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course}}		{{ :social:auto:cpd-why-trust.png?direct&1200 \|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course}}

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	===== The instructor =====		===== The instructor =====

-	**Kushal Pathak — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|canonical PIO Reply Guide]], [[:faa-speaking-order-guide\|FAA Speaking-Order Guide]], [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for Rejection decision tree]], and [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA Knowledge Base]]** — each of which is independently the most-linked resource in its category in the Indian RTI corpus.	+	**Shrawan Pathak — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|canonical PIO Reply Guide]], [[:faa-speaking-order-guide\|FAA Speaking-Order Guide]], [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for Rejection decision tree]], and [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA Knowledge Base]]** — each of which is independently the most-linked resource in its category in the Indian RTI corpus.

	For professional background, teaching positions and publications, see [[:cpd:about-instructor\|the instructor's page]].		For professional background, teaching positions and publications, see [[:cpd:about-instructor\|the instructor's page]].

Module 10 — Section 20 — Penalties

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	+
	+	====== Module 10 — Section 20 — Penalties ======
	+
	+	Section 20 is the penalty regime — Rs 250 per day of delay up to a ceiling of Rs 25,000, recovered personally from the PIO. Triggers: refusing to receive an RTI, non-response within the Section 7(1) window, malafide denial, destruction of records, or knowingly supplying incorrect information. The PIO must be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before penalty is imposed.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 10 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 20 — Penalties and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Recognise when a §20(1) penalty is indicated
	+	* Issue the procedurally-compliant show-cause
	+	* Write the reasoned penalty order (Rs. 250/day up to Rs. 25,000)
	+	* Recommend §20(2) departmental action when pattern is persistent
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-20\|Section 20 — Penalties]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO reply guide]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§20(1) show-cause notice · reasoned penalty order.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three scenarios — deemed refusal due to holiday absence, malicious concealment, and prolonged delay. Draft each order.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §20(1), §20(2)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 09]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 10 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-10 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 04 — Section 7 — Disposal

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	+
	+	====== Module 04 — Section 7 — Disposal ======
	+
	+	Section 7 sets the disposal timelines: 30 days standard, 48 hours for life-and-liberty cases, and 40 days total where Section 11 third-party consultation applies. Section 7(6) — breach of deadline means the information must be provided free. Section 7(8)(i) — every rejection requires a reasoned written order citing the sub-clause and appeal rights.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 4 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 7 — Disposal and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Run the 30-day clock correctly, including §6(3) transfer pause
	+	* Recognise a life-and-liberty request and reply in 48 hours
	+	* Draft a §7(8)(i) reasoned refusal that names the specific §8(1) clause + harm-test
	+	* Apply §7(9) as a form-change, not a ground of refusal
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-7\|Section 7 — Disposal of request]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a refusal ground]]
	+	* [[:pio-deemed-refusal-section-7-2\|§7(2) deemed refusal]]
	+	* [[:pio-speaking-replies\|Drafting speaking replies]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Reasoned §7(8)(i) refusal — a one-page template with 10 fill-in blanks.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Convert five boilerplate refusals into reasoned orders.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §7(1), §7(2), §7(5), §7(8)(i), §7(9)
	+	* Shailesh Gandhi v. CIC (Bombay HC, 2013)
	+	* S. Venkatesan v. CIC (Madras HC, 2016)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-03\|Module 03]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 05]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 4 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-04 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 09 — Section 19 — Appeals

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	+
	+	====== Module 09 — Section 19 — Appeals ======
	+
	+	Section 19 creates a two-tier appeal: First Appeal under Section 19(1) to the FAA within 30 days; Second Appeal under Section 19(3) to the Central or State Information Commission within 90 days. The FAA must decide within 30 days, extendable to 45 with written reasons. Section 19(5) places the burden of justifying refusal on the public authority.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 9 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 19 — Appeals and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* File or hear a First Appeal under §19(1) within 30 days
	+	* Decide within 30+15 days per §19(6)
	+	* Apply the §19(8) powers — disclosure, compensation, costs
	+	* Write a speaking order that survives Second Appeal and writ review
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[: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-speaking-order-guide\|FAA speaking-order guide]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	FAA speaking-order — 3 variations: uphold PIO · remand for reasoned order · allow appeal.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given a PIO reply that invokes §8(1)(d) with no third-party identification, write the FAA's speaking order on the First Appeal — including disclosure direction, compensation consideration, and costs.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §19(1), §19(3), §19(6), §19(8)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 08]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 9 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-09 pio-training faa-training}}

Ripped from this week — weekly RTI drill

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	+
	+	====== Ripped from this week — weekly RTI drill ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-this-week.png?direct&1200 \|Ripped from this week — RTI Wiki CPD}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Every Monday morning we pick one RTI fact pattern from a CIC or High Court order issued in the past 7 days and frame it as a drill. You draft the §7(1) reply or §19(1) order; we publish the model answer the following Monday.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Why this drill =====
	+
	+	Statute and case law are necessary — but officers improve fastest from
	+	practice on facts they haven't seen before. The legal framework you'll
	+	need is in the [[:cpd:start\|core CPD course]]. This drill applies it.
	+
	+	* 1 fact pattern · 200-400 words · 7 days to draft your answer.
	+	* Publish your draft in the comments / Q&A board (or save privately to your [[:cpd:notes.html\|notes]]).
	+	* Model answer published the following Monday with statutory + case-law reasoning.
	+	* Best citizen draft (each week) gets pinned at the top.
	+
	+	===== This week — 21 April 2026 to 28 April 2026 =====
	+
	+	==== Fact pattern ====
	+
	+	A citizen in Lucknow filed an RTI on 05 April 2026 with the District Magistrate's office seeking the following five items:
	+
	+	- Total expenditure on official vehicle fuel by the DM's office for FY 2024-25, broken down by quarter.
	+	- List of files marked "URGENT" by the DM's PA between 01 January 2026 and 31 March 2026.
	+	- Personal call records of the DM's official mobile number for the same period.
	+	- Reasons recorded by the DM for rejecting a previous RTI by the same applicant on 12 February 2026.
	+	- Copies of all letters sent to the State Government by the DM's office about a specific land-acquisition case in which the applicant is a party.
	+
	+	The PIO replied on 30 April 2026 (i.e. on Day 26):
	+
	+	- For (1): provided the figures.
	+	- For (2): refused under §8(1)(j) ("administrative confidentiality").
	+	- For (3): refused under §8(1)(j).
	+	- For (4): refused — said "you should know what you were told."
	+	- For (5): refused under §8(1)(d) ("commercial confidence").
	+
	+	==== Your task ====
	+
	+	Draft the First Appeal under §19(1) that the citizen should file. Specifically:
	+
	+	- Identify the procedural defects in the PIO reply (timeline, reasoning, severability, sub-clause citation).
	+	- For each refused item, state the correct statutory test the PIO should have applied.
	+	- Cite at least 3 case-law anchors.
	+	- Propose what the FAA should order on each item (allow / part-allow / dismiss / remand-for-reasoned-order).
	+	- Mention any §20 penalty argument.
	+
	+	Submit by: end of Sunday, 28 April 2026.
	+	Format: paste into a new Q&A thread tagged //weekly-drill-2026-04-21//, or save privately in [[:cpd:notes.html\|My notes]].
	+	Length: 400-600 words.
	+
	+	==== Hint anchors ====
	+
	+	* §7(1) timeline + reasoned-refusal requirement — see [[:cpd:module-04\|Module 4]].
	+	* §8(1)(j) — Khanapuram Gandaiah; Karnataka HC 9-Feb-2026 (educational qualifications); private-call distinction. [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 5]].
	+	* §8(1)(d) commercial confidence — narrowly read in tender / land-acquisition context. [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 5]].
	+	* Severability under §10. [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 7]].
	+	* FAA speaking-order requirements — Bombay HC 02-March-2026. [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 9]].
	+
	+	===== Past drills + model answers =====
	+
	+	* Week of 14 April 2026 — model answer published. [[:cpd:weekly:2026-04-14\|→ Read]] //(scaffolded — full content in next release)//
	+	* Week of 07 April 2026 — model answer published. [[:cpd:weekly:2026-04-07\|→ Read]] //(scaffolded)//
	+
	+	===== How weekly drills feed into the course =====
	+
	+	* Each drill is sourced from a CIC/HC order in the past 7 days — guaranteed real, current, and tested in actual practice.
	+	* Best participant draft each week gets featured here + cited in next quarter's [[:cpd:quarterly-update\|update addendum]].
	+	* The drill exercises feed the question pool for the annual recertification quiz — completing 12+ drills in a year auto-passes the recert quiz.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course]] · [[:cpd:flashcards.html\|🎴 Flashcards]] · [[:cpd:notes.html\|📝 My notes]] · [[:cpd:quarterly-update\|🆕 Quarterly update]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026. Next drill: 28 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd weekly-drill exercise practice}}

Subject-specific tracks — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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	+
	+	====== Subject-specific tracks — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-tracks.png?direct&1200 \|Subject-specific RTI tracks — RTI Wiki CPD}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Specialised mini-courses for officers handling RTIs in five high-volume subject areas. Each track is 5-6 focused lessons (~3 hours) that builds on the core CPD course. Take the core 12 modules first; then add the track for your domain.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Why specialised tracks? =====
	+
	+	The core CPD course teaches statute and procedure — universal across departments. But a Police PIO faces case-diary RTIs and §24 proviso questions every week, while a Hospital PIO wrestles with patient-record §8(1)(j) balancing, and a Bank PIO operates under the Jayantilal Mistry framework. The general course can't go deep into all five.
	+
	+	These subject tracks assume you've completed the core 12 modules and dive into:
	+
	+	* Domain-specific case law not covered in the general modules.
	+	* The 5-6 most-common reply templates for that domain.
	+	* The 3-4 §8 / §11 / §24 / §22 frictions unique to that domain.
	+	* One end-of-track scenario exercise from real CIC orders.
	+
	+	===== The 5 tracks =====
	+
	+	==== 🚓 Track A — Police RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in police departments, vigilance cells, anti-corruption bureaus, and SP/DM offices.
	+
	+	* A1. §24 proviso + Schedule 2 organisations — when the exemption applies and when it doesn't.
	+	* A2. Case-diary RTIs — Khanapuram Gandaiah and the §172 CrPC overlay.
	+	* A3. FIR / charge-sheet / closure-report disclosure — what Bhagat Singh established.
	+	* A4. Disciplinary inquiries against police personnel — §8(1)(h) interplay.
	+	* A5. RTIs from accused persons — separate-stream treatment.
	+	* A6. End-of-track exercise: //draft a §7(1) reply to an RTI seeking SHO call records.//
	+	* Status: outline — full lessons in development. [[:cpd:track-police\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🏥 Track B — Medical & Hospital RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in district hospitals, medical colleges, AIIMS, ESIC, primary health centres and Ayushman Bharat.
	+
	+	* B1. Patient record disclosure — §8(1)(j) personal information vs treatment audit.
	+	* B2. Doctor-patient privilege under §8(1)(e) — when it applies.
	+	* B3. Bed availability / ICU records / drug stock — operational transparency.
	+	* B4. Death certificates and inquest records — overlap with police.
	+	* B5. Ayushman Bharat empanelment / claim rejection records.
	+	* B6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking COVID-19 hospital ICU bed allocation records — draft severance.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-medical\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🎓 Track C — Education RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in CBSE, state boards, universities, UGC, AICTE, district education offices.
	+
	+	* C1. Aditya Bandopadhyay revisited — answer-script disclosure today.
	+	* C2. Faculty appointments / promotions / disciplinary records.
	+	* C3. Scholarship and fellowship rejection grounds.
	+	* C4. UGC/AICTE accreditation files — pre vs post-decisional notings.
	+	* C5. Admission lists, cut-offs, reservation roster discrepancies.
	+	* C6. End-of-track exercise: //draft a §11 notice to the third party in a teacher-promotion RTI.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-education\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🏦 Track D — Banking & Financial RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in nationalised banks, RBI, SEBI, NABARD, financial regulators.
	+
	+	* D1. Jayantilal Mistry framework — what RBI must disclose about supervised entities.
	+	* D2. Customer information vs regulatory filings — the §8(1)(d) line.
	+	* D3. Loan default lists, NPAs, willful defaulter records.
	+	* D4. Audit reports, inspection reports, prudential filings.
	+	* D5. SEBI investigation files and adjudication orders.
	+	* D6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking willful-defaulter list — draft §11 procedure.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-banking\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🧾 Track E — Tax & Revenue RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in Income Tax, GST, customs, state revenue offices, ULBs handling property tax.
	+
	+	* E1. Section 138 IT Act vs RTI — fight or coexist.
	+	* E2. Returns, assessment orders, scrutiny notices — what's disclosable.
	+	* E3. GST input-credit, refund, anti-profiteering records.
	+	* E4. Property tax / land revenue / mutation records — high-volume RTI.
	+	* E5. Customs valuation records, smuggling case files.
	+	* E6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking IT scrutiny order of a third-party citizen — draft refusal.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-tax\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	===== How to use a track =====
	+
	+	- Complete the core 12 modules + final exam first (the track assumes core knowledge).
	+	- Pick your domain. (Officers can take more than one track if their work spans domains.)
	+	- Read each track lesson; it links back to the core modules where relevant.
	+	- Take the track-specific quiz (10 questions, 70% to pass, 1 attempt counts toward your CPD record).
	+	- Attempt the end-of-track scenario exercise. Submit via the [[:cpd:notes.html\|notes panel]] for self-review.
	+	- On clearing the quiz, your certificate adds the "Specialist: <Track Name>" annotation.
	+
	+	===== Roadmap =====
	+
	+	These tracks are scaffolded as outlines in this launch. Full lesson content
	+	will roll out in this order based on demand:
	+
	+	- Track A — Police RTI — full lessons by Q2 2026 (highest demand among CIC orders).
	+	- Track C — Education RTI — full lessons by Q3 2026.
	+	- Track B — Medical RTI — full lessons by Q3 2026.
	+	- Track D — Banking RTI — full lessons by Q4 2026.
	+	- Track E — Tax RTI — full lessons by Q1 2027.
	+
	+	If you want a specific track prioritised, vote on the [[:ask\|Q&A board]] (use tag: //cpd-tracks-priority//).
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course overview]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:flashcards.html\|🎴 Flashcards]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd subject-tracks specialised police medical education banking tax}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio faa cpd course,rti training online free,pio training india free,faa training course,rti act certification free,rti continuing professional development,rti cpd online india,pio certification course,rti act training 2026 free,rti course coursera style)&metatag-description=(India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules, 30 CPD hours, 200+ case citations, 50+ templates, timed final exam, verifiable certificate. Free, open to all.)}}
	+
	+	===== In this course, you will =====
	+
	+	* Classify any RTI request against the 10 grounds of rejection in under 90 seconds.
	+	* Draft a reasoned §7(8)(i) order with sub-clause + case citation — in a single paragraph that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+	* Execute the §11 third-party procedure without procedural defects.
	+	* Apply the post-14-November-2025 §8(2) framework to privacy balancing.
	+	* Prepare a First-Appeal speaking order that cites both statute and precedent.
	+	* Spot the 13 most common reasons SICs and High Courts overturn PIO orders.
	+
	+	Skills you will gain: Statutory drafting · §8(1) classification · Case-law citation · §7 timeline discipline · §11 third-party notice · §10 severance · §19 appellate orders · §20 penalty defence · DPDP-compliant privacy balancing.
	+
	+	===== Course at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Modules \| 12 \|
	+	\| CPD hours \| 30 hours of structured reading + practice \|
	+	\| Case citations \| 200+ (SC + HC + CIC) \|
	+	\| Templates \| 50+ copy-ready drafts \|
	+	\| Module quizzes \| 10 randomised questions each · 70% to pass \|
	+	\| Final exam \| 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts · 70% pass \|
	+	\| Certificate \| Print-ready · verification URL · LinkedIn-ready \|
	+	\| Fee \| Free (promotional launch) \|
	+	\| Prerequisite \| None — no prior RTI knowledge assumed \|
	+	\| Language \| English (Hindi planned late 2026) \|
	+	\| Pace \| Self-paced \|
	+
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- [[doku.php?do=login\|Log in]] or [[doku.php?do=register\|create a free account]]. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved.
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click Enrol. Takes one click.
	+	- Read each module (each links to RTI Wiki source articles for depth) — Mark as read when done.
	+	- Take the graded quiz for each module — 10 randomised questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts with a fresh randomised set each time. Quiz opens with a one-checkbox Honor Code.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam: 25 questions drawn across modules · 15-minute timer · 3 attempts maximum · Honor Code + typed signature · tab-switching forfeits the attempt.
	+	- Earn your certificate — issued the moment you pass the final. Unique 10-character serial with a permanent verification URL.
	+
	+	===== Syllabus =====
	+
	+	^ Module ^ Title ^ Focus ^
	+	\| 1 \| Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 \| Preamble · §2 definitions · §2(h) public-authority test \|
	+	\| 2 \| Section 4 — Suo-motu disclosure \| 17 categories · audit framework \|
	+	\| 3 \| Section 6 — Request procedure \| Fee · transfer · no-motive rule \|
	+	\| 4 \| Section 7 — Disposal & timelines \| 30 days · 48 hrs · §7(8)(i) · §7(9) \|
	+	\| 5 \| Section 8(1) — 10 grounds of rejection \| Each sub-clause, decision tree \|
	+	\| 6 \| Section 8(2) & DPDP 2025 amendment \| New public-interest framework \|
	+	\| 7 \| Section 10 & Section 9 \| Severance + third-party copyright \|
	+	\| 8 \| Section 11 — Third-party procedure \| 5/10/40-day rule · //Muniyappan// standard \|
	+	\| 9 \| Section 19 — First & Second Appeal \| Speaking orders · §19(5) burden \|
	+	\| 10 \| Section 20 — Penalties \| §20(1) · §20(2) · defending a notice \|
	+	\| 11 \| Landmark case law \| 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know \|
	+	\| 12 \| Practical PIO / FAA workflow \| 90-second triage · five-line formula · writ-proofing \|
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum detail]] · [[:cpd:app\|Open course dashboard]]
	+
	+	===== Who this is for =====
	+
	+	* Public Information Officers (PIOs) — at any rank, in any ministry, department, state authority, PSU, or urban local body
	+	* First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) — officers one rank above a PIO, sitting on §19(1) appeals
	+	* Deputy / Joint Commissioners who supervise PIO decisions
	+	* Senior RTI advocates wanting a structured refresher on the 2023-2025 amendments
	+	* Law and Public-Administration students
	+	* Corporate compliance officers whose organisations are public authorities
	+	* Every citizen who wants to understand how the sausage is made
	+
	+	===== The instructor =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:about-instructor\|Shrawan Pathak]] — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the canonical PIO Reply Guide, FAA Speaking-Order Guide, and the PIO / FAA Knowledge Base.
	+
	+	===== Why trust this course =====
	+
	+	Built on top of the 20-year editorial corpus of RTI Wiki — 400+ practitioner articles, 200+ case citations, read by PIOs and FAAs across India, cited in Commission benches and writ filings. Every claim in the quizzes traces to a named judgment or a statutory sub-clause you can verify on this very site.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:why-trust\|Read the full trust statement]]
	+
	+	===== What you get at the end =====
	+
	+	A verifiable learner certificate with a unique 10-character serial and a permanent verify URL. Downloadable as PDF. LinkedIn-ready. Free. Not a statutory qualification — and we are upfront about that.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What the certificate is — and is not]]
	+
	+	===== Format =====
	+
	+	* Online self-paced — 30 hours total across 12 modules (2-3 hours per module).
	+	* Text + reading — each module links to detailed practitioner articles on RTI Wiki.
	+	* Drafting templates — one or more per module.
	+	* Graded quizzes — 10 questions, randomised from a large bank, 70% to pass.
	+	* Tab-locked timed final — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts.
	+	* Progress tracked server-side — marks, attempts, completion tied to your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]].
	+	* "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone when you finish all 12 modules AND the final exam.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked =====
	+
	+	Q1. Is there any payment involved? \\ No. The course is entirely free. There is no hidden charge, no trial period, no "upgrade".
	+
	+	Q2. Is this course accredited? \\ No — and we are explicit about that on [[:cpd:what-you-get\|the certificate-value page]]. The certificate is a learner certificate, not a statutory qualification. Many training departments recognise self-certified CPD of this structure; check with yours.
	+
	+	Q3. Do I need to be a PIO to take the course? \\ No. Anyone serious about the Act is welcome — students, advocates, journalists, citizens.
	+
	+	Q4. Can I retake a quiz? \\ Yes — each module quiz has unlimited attempts. Each attempt is a fresh random set from a larger bank.
	+
	+	Q5. What about the final exam? \\ 25 questions, 15-minute timer, maximum 3 attempts. Switching tabs or closing the window forfeits the attempt.
	+
	+	Q6. Will I need to register? \\ To enrol — yes. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved. You can still read every module anonymously without enrolling.
	+
	+	Q7. Is the course in Hindi? \\ The first release is in English. A Hindi version is planned for late 2026.
	+
	+	Q8. How long does a module take? \\ Roughly 2-3 hours of reading + the 10-question quiz. Full course = 30 hours over your own timeline.
	+
	+	Q9. Does RTI Wiki make any money from the course? \\ Not from the course itself. The course has no ad slots. Our business model remains reader donation + light sponsored digest lines elsewhere on the site.
	+
	+	Q10. How is the certificate verified? \\ Each certificate has a unique 10-character serial. The verification URL is ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>''. Anyone can resolve your name and completion date without logging in.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]] — enrol and start
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]] — all 12 modules in detail
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What you get at the end]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|Free PIO / FAA knowledge base]] (course content draws from this)
	+	* [[:tools:chat\|RTI Wiki AI — free chat]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended 2019, 2023)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025
	+	* Supreme Court and High Court judgements cited across the 12 modules
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.// //Launch: Q2 2026 · free, promotional offer//
	+
	+
	+	===== 🔄 Annual recertification =====
	+
	+	Your CPD certificate is valid for 12 months from the issue date. To keep it
	+	current:
	+
	+	* Read the latest [[:cpd:quarterly-update\|quarterly update addendum]] (released every 3 months).
	+	* Take the 20-question refresher quiz (70% to pass — 3 attempts). Covers the new rulings + statutory changes.
	+	* On pass, a fresh 12-month certificate is issued; the old serial retires but remains verifiable at its original URL.
	+	* Missed your renewal? You can retake the full final exam at any time to re-qualify.
	+
	+	Why recertify? RTI law evolves quickly. Between Jan and Mar 2026 alone, 2 SC + 8 HC
	+	rulings changed how §8(1)(e), §8(1)(j), §11 and §19 are practised. A live
	+	certificate signals that you're current — not just that you once studied.
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd pio-training faa-training rti-course free promotional pillar-5}}

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	+
	+	====== Subject-specific tracks — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-tracks.png?direct&1200 \|Subject-specific RTI tracks — RTI Wiki CPD}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Specialised mini-courses for officers handling RTIs in five high-volume subject areas. Each track is 5-6 focused lessons (~3 hours) that builds on the core CPD course. Take the core 12 modules first; then add the track for your domain.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Why specialised tracks? =====
	+
	+	The core CPD course teaches statute and procedure — universal across departments. But a Police PIO faces case-diary RTIs and §24 proviso questions every week, while a Hospital PIO wrestles with patient-record §8(1)(j) balancing, and a Bank PIO operates under the Jayantilal Mistry framework. The general course can't go deep into all five.
	+
	+	These subject tracks assume you've completed the core 12 modules and dive into:
	+
	+	* Domain-specific case law not covered in the general modules.
	+	* The 5-6 most-common reply templates for that domain.
	+	* The 3-4 §8 / §11 / §24 / §22 frictions unique to that domain.
	+	* One end-of-track scenario exercise from real CIC orders.
	+
	+	===== The 5 tracks =====
	+
	+	==== 🚓 Track A — Police RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in police departments, vigilance cells, anti-corruption bureaus, and SP/DM offices.
	+
	+	* A1. §24 proviso + Schedule 2 organisations — when the exemption applies and when it doesn't.
	+	* A2. Case-diary RTIs — Khanapuram Gandaiah and the §172 CrPC overlay.
	+	* A3. FIR / charge-sheet / closure-report disclosure — what Bhagat Singh established.
	+	* A4. Disciplinary inquiries against police personnel — §8(1)(h) interplay.
	+	* A5. RTIs from accused persons — separate-stream treatment.
	+	* A6. End-of-track exercise: //draft a §7(1) reply to an RTI seeking SHO call records.//
	+	* Status: outline — full lessons in development. [[:cpd:track-police\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🏥 Track B — Medical & Hospital RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in district hospitals, medical colleges, AIIMS, ESIC, primary health centres and Ayushman Bharat.
	+
	+	* B1. Patient record disclosure — §8(1)(j) personal information vs treatment audit.
	+	* B2. Doctor-patient privilege under §8(1)(e) — when it applies.
	+	* B3. Bed availability / ICU records / drug stock — operational transparency.
	+	* B4. Death certificates and inquest records — overlap with police.
	+	* B5. Ayushman Bharat empanelment / claim rejection records.
	+	* B6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking COVID-19 hospital ICU bed allocation records — draft severance.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-medical\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🎓 Track C — Education RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in CBSE, state boards, universities, UGC, AICTE, district education offices.
	+
	+	* C1. Aditya Bandopadhyay revisited — answer-script disclosure today.
	+	* C2. Faculty appointments / promotions / disciplinary records.
	+	* C3. Scholarship and fellowship rejection grounds.
	+	* C4. UGC/AICTE accreditation files — pre vs post-decisional notings.
	+	* C5. Admission lists, cut-offs, reservation roster discrepancies.
	+	* C6. End-of-track exercise: //draft a §11 notice to the third party in a teacher-promotion RTI.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-education\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🏦 Track D — Banking & Financial RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in nationalised banks, RBI, SEBI, NABARD, financial regulators.
	+
	+	* D1. Jayantilal Mistry framework — what RBI must disclose about supervised entities.
	+	* D2. Customer information vs regulatory filings — the §8(1)(d) line.
	+	* D3. Loan default lists, NPAs, willful defaulter records.
	+	* D4. Audit reports, inspection reports, prudential filings.
	+	* D5. SEBI investigation files and adjudication orders.
	+	* D6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking willful-defaulter list — draft §11 procedure.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-banking\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	==== 🧾 Track E — Tax & Revenue RTI ====
	+
	+	For PIOs in Income Tax, GST, customs, state revenue offices, ULBs handling property tax.
	+
	+	* E1. Section 138 IT Act vs RTI — fight or coexist.
	+	* E2. Returns, assessment orders, scrutiny notices — what's disclosable.
	+	* E3. GST input-credit, refund, anti-profiteering records.
	+	* E4. Property tax / land revenue / mutation records — high-volume RTI.
	+	* E5. Customs valuation records, smuggling case files.
	+	* E6. End-of-track exercise: //RTI seeking IT scrutiny order of a third-party citizen — draft refusal.//
	+	* Status: outline. [[:cpd:track-tax\|Outline →]]
	+
	+	===== How to use a track =====
	+
	+	- Complete the core 12 modules + final exam first (the track assumes core knowledge).
	+	- Pick your domain. (Officers can take more than one track if their work spans domains.)
	+	- Read each track lesson; it links back to the core modules where relevant.
	+	- Take the track-specific quiz (10 questions, 70% to pass, 1 attempt counts toward your CPD record).
	+	- Attempt the end-of-track scenario exercise. Submit via the [[:cpd:notes.html\|notes panel]] for self-review.
	+	- On clearing the quiz, your certificate adds the "Specialist: <Track Name>" annotation.
	+
	+	===== Roadmap =====
	+
	+	These tracks are scaffolded as outlines in this launch. Full lesson content
	+	will roll out in this order based on demand:
	+
	+	- Track A — Police RTI — full lessons by Q2 2026 (highest demand among CIC orders).
	+	- Track C — Education RTI — full lessons by Q3 2026.
	+	- Track B — Medical RTI — full lessons by Q3 2026.
	+	- Track D — Banking RTI — full lessons by Q4 2026.
	+	- Track E — Tax RTI — full lessons by Q1 2027.
	+
	+	If you want a specific track prioritised, vote on the [[:ask\|Q&A board]] (use tag: //cpd-tracks-priority//).
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course overview]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:flashcards.html\|🎴 Flashcards]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd subject-tracks specialised police medical education banking tax}}