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PIO / FAA CPD — Full Curriculum

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	+	====== PIO / FAA CPD — Full Curriculum ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+
	+
	+	Full 12-module curriculum for the PIO / FAA CPD course. Learning outcomes, required reading, drafting templates, self-check quiz for each module.
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	12 modules · 30 hours · 200+ case citations · 50+ drafting templates. Each module below links to its own page, the required reading on RTI Wiki, the drafting templates, and the self-assessment quiz (available to enrolled students).
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Module 1 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-01\|Module 1 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* Historical context: Right-to-know movements → RTI Act enactment
	+	* Preamble — the three purposes
	+	* Section 2 definitions — "information", "record", "right to information"
	+	* Section 2(h) — the four limbs of "public authority" and the //Thalappalam// test
	+	* Obligations on public authorities
	+
	+	Reading. [[:act\|The RTI Act 2005 index]] · [[:explanations\|Common terms]] · [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Thalappalam]].
	+
	+	===== Module 2 — Section 4: Suo-motu Disclosure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-02\|Module 2 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* The 17 categories of §4(1)(b) — your first audit target
	+	* Proactive disclosure on the departmental website
	+	* §4(1)(c) and §4(1)(d) — reasons for policy and administrative decisions
	+	* How Section 4 reduces the RTI workload by 60%+
	+
	+	Template. A 17-point §4 self-audit spreadsheet for your department.
	+
	+	===== Module 3 — Section 6: Request Procedure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-03\|Module 3 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* What counts as a request; form and fee (Central: Rs. 10; state variations)
	+	* §6(2) — the no-motive rule
	+	* §6(3) — transfer to the correct authority within 5 days
	+	* BPL exemption (§7(5))
	+	* Common applicant mistakes you should NOT rely on to reject
	+
	+	Template. §6(3) transfer-order template.
	+
	+	===== Module 4 — Section 7: Disposal =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-04\|Module 4 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* §7(1) — 30-day clock
	+	* §7(1) proviso — 48 hours for life-and-liberty
	+	* §7(2) — deemed refusal
	+	* §7(5) — fees; §7(6) — when additional fees fall away
	+	* §7(8)(i) — reasoned refusal (the most-appealed provision)
	+	* §7(9) — alternative form, NOT a ground of refusal
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form]] · [[:pio-deemed-refusal-section-7-2\|§7(2) deemed refusal]].
	+
	+	Template. §7(8)(i) reasoned-refusal letter (one page, reusable).
	+
	+	===== Module 5 — Section 8(1): The Ten Grounds =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-05\|Module 5 →]] · 4 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* Clause-by-clause walk-through of §8(1)(a) to (j)
	+	* The harm-test requirement under each clause
	+	* Common misapplications and how SICs flag them
	+	* Post-14-November-2025 changes to §8(1)(j)
	+
	+	Reading. [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|The ten grounds — full treatment]] · each PIO framework page linked from there.
	+
	+	Template. Clause-selection checklist (one-page flow-chart).
	+
	+	===== Module 6 — Section 8(2) & the DPDP 2025 Amendment =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-06\|Module 6 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* §8(2) — public-interest override, the master mechanism
	+	* Post-14-November-2025 framework: §8(1)(j) narrows; §8(2) carries the balance
	+	* The //Puttaswamy// proportionality test
	+	* Drafting a §8(2) balancing note
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]] · [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest]].
	+
	+	Template. §8(2) balancing worksheet.
	+
	+	===== Module 7 — Section 10 Severability and Section 9 Copyright =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-07\|Module 7 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* §10 — the duty to sever and release the non-exempt part
	+	* Blanket refusal = §10 violation (//GMC Thiruvananthapuram//)
	+	* §9 — copyright other than the State
	+	* State-copyright materials are always disclosable
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-10-severability\|§10 severability]].
	+
	+	Template. §10 severed-copy cover sheet.
	+
	+	===== Module 8 — Section 11 Third-party Procedure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-08\|Module 8 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* The mandatory 5-day notice
	+	* The third party's 10-day response window
	+	* The 40-day total ceiling
	+	* //C. Muniyappan// — what happens when §11 is skipped
	+	* Drafting the third-party representation and the PIO's reasoned balance
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-11-third-party\|§11 procedure]].
	+
	+	Template. §11 notice + decision-memo pair.
	+
	+	===== Module 9 — Section 19: Appeals =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-09\|Module 9 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* §19(1) — First Appeal to the FAA; timelines and format
	+	* §19(3) — Second Appeal to the SIC / CIC
	+	* §19(6) — 30+15 day disposal by the FAA
	+	* §19(8) — FAA powers: disclosure, compensation, costs
	+	* Writing a speaking order that survives Second Appeal and writ review
	+
	+	Reading. [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]] · [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA checklist]] · [[:faa-section-19-8-powers\|§19(8) powers]].
	+
	+	Template. FAA speaking-order template (3 variations: uphold, remand, allow).
	+
	+	===== Module 10 — Section 20: Penalties =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* When §20(1) penalty is imposed (Rs. 250/day up to Rs. 25,000)
	+	* Personal liability of the defaulting officer
	+	* Procedural safeguards — show-cause, hearing, reasons
	+	* Departmental action under §20(2)
	+
	+	Template. Show-cause notice under §20; reasoned penalty order.
	+
	+	===== Module 11 — Landmark Case Law =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know
	+	* //CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011), //ICAI v. Shaunak Satya// (2011), //Girish Deshpande// (2013), //R.K. Jain// (2013), //Namit Sharma// (2013), //Thalappalam// (2013), //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry// (2016), //Puttaswamy// (2017), //Lalita Kumari// (2014)
	+	* 15 High-Court rulings across Bombay, Madras, Kerala, Karnataka, Calcutta
	+	* How to cite a case in a three-line ratio that persuades an FAA
	+
	+	Reading. [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]] · [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC]] · [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC]] · [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC]] · [[:karnataka-hc-rti-rulings\|Karnataka HC]] · [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC]] · [[:pio-citing-case-law\|Citing case law]].
	+
	+	Template. Case-citation template — three-line ratio format.
	+
	+	===== Module 12 — Practical PIO/FAA Workflow =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-12\|Module 12 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* Diary management and calendar for the 30-day window
	+	* Front-desk intake and classification
	+	* Drafting templates — assembly over writing
	+	* Writ-proofing PIO and FAA orders
	+	* DPDP 2023 interaction with RTI
	+	* Handling hostile/surveillance-style RTIs against an officer (see [[:blog:rti-against-government-officer\|our guide]])
	+
	+	Template. End-to-end PIO SOP — intake form → classification → §8 test → §11 notice → reasoned order → FAA appeal file-note.
	+
	+	===== Final assessment =====
	+
	+	* 60-minute online assessment, 60 MCQs drawn from all 12 quiz banks.
	+	* Open-book.
	+	* Pass mark: 70%.
	+	* Unlimited retakes — the course is free.
	+	* On-pass, the certificate PDF downloads instantly; verification URL is generated.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification detail]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd curriculum pio-training faa-training}}

Module 05 — Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds

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	+	====== Module 05 — Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds ======
	+
	+	Section 8(1) lists the ten grounds of rejection — from sovereignty in Section 8(1)(a) to cabinet papers in Section 8(1)(i) to personal information in Section 8(1)(j), as amended by DPDP 2025. Each sub-clause has its own threshold. A PIO must identify the specific sub-clause and link it to the facts; a bare citation of 'Section 8(1)' is not a reasoned order.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 5 · ~4 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds 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:
	+
	+	* Apply each of §8(1)(a) through (j) with the correct harm-test
	+	* Avoid the 13 most-common misapplications of §8
	+	* Invoke the exemption narrowly — per //Namit Sharma//
	+
	+	===== 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.
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — full 10-clause treatment]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-e-fiduciary\|§8(1)(e) fiduciary]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-i-cabinet-papers\|§8(1)(i) cabinet papers]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Clause-selection flowchart — a one-page decision tree for all 10 clauses.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 15 hypothetical requests, pick the correct clause (or 'not exempt, disclose') for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(1)(a)–(j)
	+	* Namit Sharma (2013) 1 SCC 745
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) 8 SCC 497
	+	* Girish Deshpande (2013) 1 SCC 212
	+
	+	===== 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-04\|Module 04]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 5 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-05 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}}

Module 06 — Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment

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	+
	+	====== Module 06 — Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment ======
	+
	+	Section 8(2) is the public-interest override — a PIO may release information otherwise exempt under Section 8(1) if the public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm protected. After the DPDP Rules, 2025 notified on 14 November 2025, the override for personal information moved from the Section 8(1)(j) proviso into Section 8(2), requiring explicit written balancing.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 6 · ~3 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment 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:
	+
	+	* Perform a §8(2) public-interest balance with recorded reasoning
	+	* Apply the //Puttaswamy// proportionality test to privacy-sensitive requests
	+	* Understand the 14 November 2025 amendment to §8(1)(j) by §44(3) of the DPDP Act, 2023
	+
	+	===== 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-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP — the practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest balancing (FAA)]]
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules 2025 — RTI amendment]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§8(2) balancing worksheet — enumerates the benefits of disclosure, the harm avoided, the proportionality check, and the final reasoned conclusion.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three requests: service-record of a senior officer, medical records of a patient in a government hospital, and donor records of a trust. Draft the §8(2) balance for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(2)
	+	* K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+	* DPDP Act 2023 §44(3)
	+
	+	===== 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-05\|Module 05]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 6 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-06 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright

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	+
	+	====== Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright ======
	+
	+	Section 10 operationalises Section 8(1) through severability — the PIO must release the non-exempt portion of a record and redact only the protected part, with a written order under Section 10(2) citing reasons and appeal rights. Section 9 permits rejection only where copyright subsists in a person OTHER than the State; State-owned copyright is no ground for refusal.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 7 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright 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:
	+
	+	* Sever exempt content from non-exempt under §10 — line by line
	+	* Apply §9 only where copyright vests in someone other than the State
	+	* Avoid blanket refusals (//GMC Thiruvananthapuram// line)
	+
	+	===== 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-section-10-severability\|§10 severability — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-9\|Section 9 — Copyright]]
	+	* [[:act:section-10\|Section 10 — Severability]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§10 severed-copy cover sheet · §9 copyright-check checklist.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Take a 20-page inspection report. Identify the three paragraphs that attract §8(1)(e), sever them, and prepare the balance-report cover sheet.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §9, §10
	+	* Principal, GMC Thiruvananthapuram v. KIC (Kerala HC, 2019)
	+
	+	===== 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-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 08]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 7 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-07 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 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure

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	+
	+	====== Module 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure ======
	+
	+	Section 11 third-party procedure is mandatory whenever the requested information was supplied in confidence by a third party. The PIO issues a 10-day notice; the third party may represent; total disposal timeline extends to 40 days. The Muniyappan standard makes Section 11 consultation procedurally fatal — omission vitiates the final order.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 8 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 11 — Third-party Procedure 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:
	+
	+	* Issue a §11 notice within 5 days of the RTI
	+	* Receive and consider the third party's 10-day representation
	+	* Decide within 40 days with recorded balancing
	+	* Avoid the //C. Muniyappan// failure pattern
	+
	+	===== 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-section-11-third-party\|§11 procedure — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-11\|Section 11 — Third-party information]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC — C. Muniyappan]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§11 notice template + decision-memo pair.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	A request seeks the audit report of a public-sector bank's largest borrower. Walk through §11 — who is the third party, what is the timeline, what is the balancing test, what is the reasoned order?
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §11
	+	* C. Muniyappan v. State of TN (Madras HC, 2013)
	+	* Kolkata Municipal Corporation v. WBIC (Calcutta 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-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 09]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 8 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-08 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}}

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}}

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}}

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 ======
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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 11 — Landmark Case Law — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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	+
	+	====== Module 11 — Landmark Case Law — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	The RTI corpus rests on 25 landmark rulings every PIO and FAA must know. The indispensable Supreme Court authorities: Aditya Bandopadhyay (narrowed Section 8(1)(e) fiduciary), Thalappalam (Section 2(h) two-step test), Girish Deshpande (Section 8(1)(j) service records), Jayantilal Mistry (regulator not a fiduciary), Puttaswamy (privacy as fundamental right), and Subhash Chandra Agarwal (CJI office is a 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 11 · ~3 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Landmark Case Law 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:
	+
	+	* Cite 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know
	+	* Write a three-line ratio that persuades an FAA
	+	* Distinguish Supreme Court, High Court, and CIC weight on a given exemption
	+
	+	===== 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.
	+
	+	* [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]]
	+	* [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:karnataka-hc-rti-rulings\|Karnataka HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:pio-citing-case-law\|Citing case law — the three-line format]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Case-citation template — 3-line ratio format for FAA orders.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 10 exemption decisions, match each to the single most-persuasive case.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay, Shaunak Satya, Deshpande, R.K. Jain, Namit Sharma, Thalappalam, Jayantilal Mistry, Puttaswamy, Lalita Kumari, Joginder Kumar + 15 HC rulings
	+
	+	===== 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-10\|Module 10]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-12\|Module 12]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 11 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-11 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005

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	+
	+	====== Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 ======
	+
	+	Module 1 anchors the RTI Act, 2005 in its Preamble — transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Section 2(f) gives an inclusive definition of 'information', Section 2(h) defines 'public authority' via a two-step test (ownership/control OR substantial financing), and Section 2(j) lists the right — inspection, notes, certified copies, and electronic data.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 1 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 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:
	+
	+	* Explain the three purposes of the RTI Act from its Preamble
	+	* Identify what is 'information' and what is a 'record' under §2(f) and §2(i)
	+	* Apply the four-limb test of 'public authority' under §2(h) — including the //Thalappalam// substantial-financing test
	+
	+	===== 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\|The RTI Act, 2005 — index]]
	+	* [[:explanations:public-authority\|Common term — Public authority]]
	+	* [[:explanations:substantially-financed\|Common term — Substantially financed]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC — Thalappalam]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Public-authority self-classification worksheet — a single-page flowchart that runs any body (NGO / coop / trust / PSU / ULB) through the §2(h) test.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Classify five real-world bodies — a state co-operative bank, an IIT, a public trust, a private school receiving state grant, and a statutory commission — under §2(h).
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §2(f), §2(i), §2(h)
	+	* //Thalappalam Service Cooperative Bank v. State of Kerala//, (2013) 16 SCC 82
	+
	+	===== 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:curriculum\|Start]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-02\|Module 02]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 1 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-01 pio-training faa-training}}

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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}}