Delhi RTI rules - 2026 citizen guide

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	+	====== Delhi RTI rules - 2026 citizen guide ======
	+
	+	Delhi government departments apply the Delhi Right to Information Rules, 2005 (with subsequent amendments) for all GNCTD public authorities. Central authorities in Delhi (e.g., MEA, MoD, Ministry of Finance) follow the central RTI Rules. Fee for state RTIs is ₹10 per application (BPL: zero). Reply deadline: 30 days under §7(1) of the central RTI Act.
	+
	+	===== Quick fee schedule =====
	+
	+	^ Stage ^ Fee ^ Mode ^
	+	\| Application (§6) - state authorities \| ₹10 \| IPO / court-fee / online \|
	+	\| Application (§6) - central authorities \| ₹10 \| IPO / online \|
	+	\| Per A4 photocopy \| ₹2 \| paid on collection \|
	+	\| CD (electronic record) \| ₹50 per CD \| paid on collection \|
	+	\| Inspection of records \| free for first hour, ₹5 per 15 min after \| pay at office \|
	+	\| BPL applicant \| Zero \| attach BPL certificate \|
	+	\| First Appeal \| Zero \| - \|
	+	\| Second Appeal to Delhi SIC \| Zero \| - \|
	+
	+	===== Statutory framework =====
	+
	+	* Central: Right to Information Act, 2005.
	+	* Delhi state-specific: Delhi RTI Rules, 2005 (notified by GNCTD), made under §27.
	+	* Online: rtionline.delhi.gov.in for state authorities, rtionline.gov.in for central.
	+	* Delhi SIC portal: [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|cic.delhi.gov.in]].
	+
	+	===== Where to file =====
	+
	+	* State (GNCTD) departments: PIO at the department secretariat, Delhi Secretariat, IP Estate, New Delhi 110002.
	+	* Central departments: PIO at the respective ministry, North Block / South Block / Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi.
	+	* First Appeal: Appellate Authority at the same office (one rung above PIO).
	+	* Second Appeal (state): Delhi State Information Commission, IDA Building, ITO, Vikas Marg, New Delhi 110002. [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|cic.delhi.gov.in]].
	+	* Second Appeal (central): Central Information Commission, August Kranti Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066. [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]].
	+
	+	===== Sample RTI letter for Delhi =====
	+
	+	Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] - auto-detects state vs central and addresses the right Delhi PIO.
	+
	+	===== Common mistakes filing in Delhi =====
	+
	+	* Mixing state + central authorities in one RTI - file separately. State authorities = GNCTD departments (Health, Education, Revenue, DM offices). Central = Union ministries.
	+	* Wrong commission for Second Appeal - state matters go to Delhi SIC, central matters to CIC. Easy mistake.
	+	* AI / DPDP-era central authorities (e.g., Data Protection Board) - use central rtionline.gov.in.
	+	* Resident Commissioner / NDMC - separate authorities; file directly to their PIOs.
	+
	+	===== Delhi SIC + CIC - state of pendency =====
	+
	+	The Delhi SIC has had vacancy and pendency issues monitored under Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (2019). As of 2025, average second-appeal disposal time was around 10-16 months. The CIC (for central authorities) has typically been faster - 6-9 months for second appeals. Both commissions publish monthly disposal stats since 2019.
	+
	+	===== Citations and sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 - [[:act\|full text]]
	+	* Delhi RTI Rules, 2005 (as amended)
	+	* [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|Delhi SIC]]
	+	* [[https://cic.gov.in\|Central Information Commission]]
	+	* [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|Central online RTI filing]]
	+	* [[https://rtionline.delhi.gov.in\|Delhi state online RTI filing]]
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules\|All-state RTI rules]]
	+	* [[:act\|RTI Act, 2005]]
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]]
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|State-wise fee chart]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>delhi delhi-rti-rules-2005 delhi-sic cic state-rti gnctd 2026}}

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	+
	+	====== Delhi RTI rules - 2026 citizen guide ======
	+
	+	Delhi government departments apply the Delhi Right to Information Rules, 2005 (with subsequent amendments) for all GNCTD public authorities. Central authorities in Delhi (e.g., MEA, MoD, Ministry of Finance) follow the central RTI Rules. Fee for state RTIs is ₹10 per application (BPL: zero). Reply deadline: 30 days under §7(1) of the central RTI Act.
	+
	+	===== Quick fee schedule =====
	+
	+	^ Stage ^ Fee ^ Mode ^
	+	\| Application (§6) - state authorities \| ₹10 \| IPO / court-fee / online \|
	+	\| Application (§6) - central authorities \| ₹10 \| IPO / online \|
	+	\| Per A4 photocopy \| ₹2 \| paid on collection \|
	+	\| CD (electronic record) \| ₹50 per CD \| paid on collection \|
	+	\| Inspection of records \| free for first hour, ₹5 per 15 min after \| pay at office \|
	+	\| BPL applicant \| Zero \| attach BPL certificate \|
	+	\| First Appeal \| Zero \| - \|
	+	\| Second Appeal to Delhi SIC \| Zero \| - \|
	+
	+	===== Statutory framework =====
	+
	+	* Central: Right to Information Act, 2005.
	+	* Delhi state-specific: Delhi RTI Rules, 2005 (notified by GNCTD), made under §27.
	+	* Online: rtionline.delhi.gov.in for state authorities, rtionline.gov.in for central.
	+	* Delhi SIC portal: [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|cic.delhi.gov.in]].
	+
	+	===== Where to file =====
	+
	+	* State (GNCTD) departments: PIO at the department secretariat, Delhi Secretariat, IP Estate, New Delhi 110002.
	+	* Central departments: PIO at the respective ministry, North Block / South Block / Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi.
	+	* First Appeal: Appellate Authority at the same office (one rung above PIO).
	+	* Second Appeal (state): Delhi State Information Commission, IDA Building, ITO, Vikas Marg, New Delhi 110002. [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|cic.delhi.gov.in]].
	+	* Second Appeal (central): Central Information Commission, August Kranti Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066. [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]].
	+
	+	===== Sample RTI letter for Delhi =====
	+
	+	Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]] - auto-detects state vs central and addresses the right Delhi PIO.
	+
	+	===== Common mistakes filing in Delhi =====
	+
	+	* Mixing state + central authorities in one RTI - file separately. State authorities = GNCTD departments (Health, Education, Revenue, DM offices). Central = Union ministries.
	+	* Wrong commission for Second Appeal - state matters go to Delhi SIC, central matters to CIC. Easy mistake.
	+	* AI / DPDP-era central authorities (e.g., Data Protection Board) - use central rtionline.gov.in.
	+	* Resident Commissioner / NDMC - separate authorities; file directly to their PIOs.
	+
	+	===== Delhi SIC + CIC - state of pendency =====
	+
	+	The Delhi SIC has had vacancy and pendency issues monitored under Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (2019). As of 2025, average second-appeal disposal time was around 10-16 months. The CIC (for central authorities) has typically been faster - 6-9 months for second appeals. Both commissions publish monthly disposal stats since 2019.
	+
	+	===== Citations and sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 - [[:act\|full text]]
	+	* Delhi RTI Rules, 2005 (as amended)
	+	* [[https://cic.delhi.gov.in\|Delhi SIC]]
	+	* [[https://cic.gov.in\|Central Information Commission]]
	+	* [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|Central online RTI filing]]
	+	* [[https://rtionline.delhi.gov.in\|Delhi state online RTI filing]]
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* [[:rules\|All-state RTI rules]]
	+	* [[:act\|RTI Act, 2005]]
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|AI RTI Drafter]]
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|State-wise fee chart]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>delhi delhi-rti-rules-2005 delhi-sic cic state-rti gnctd 2026}}

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