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PIO Reply Checker — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 May 2026 02:22:41 +0000

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

RTI Fee Calculator — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 May 2026 02:22:41 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti fee calculator,rti fee state wise,rti copy fee,rti inspection fee,bpl rti fee exemption,rti fee india)&metatag-description=(Free RTI Fee Calculator — select your State and authority, enter page count and inspection hours, see the exact fee. BPL exemption handled.)}}
	+
	+	====== RTI Fee Calculator — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	Free RTI Fee Calculator — select your authority (Central / State / local body), pick the State, enter pages and inspection hours, and see the exact fee payable. Handles BPL full-exemption. Covers all 28 States + 8 Union Territories with current rates. No login, no tracking.
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html 100%x800px noborder\|RTI Fee Calculator}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Not loading? Open the tool directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html\|/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html]].
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== At-a-glance State fees =====
	+
	+	^ State / UT ^ Application fee ^ Copy (per A4 page) ^ Inspection (per 15 min after first hour) ^
	+	\| Central Government \| Rs 10 \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Himachal, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, Tripura, UP, Uttarakhand, WB \| Rs 10 \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| Gujarat \| Rs 20 \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| Haryana \| Rs 50 \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| Maharashtra \| Rs 20 \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| Manipur, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu \| Free \| Rs 2 \| Rs 5 \|
	+	\| BPL applicants (any State) \| Free \| Free \| Free \|
	+
	+	===== What this covers =====
	+
	+	* Application fee for a single RTI request
	+	* Copy fees when you request copies of documents
	+	* Inspection fees when you go in person to inspect records under §2(j)
	+	* Full BPL exemption across all three categories
	+
	+	===== What this does NOT cover =====
	+
	+	* Appeal fees — most States have no statutory fee for First Appeal (§19(1)); a few charge Rs 20-50. Check your State Rules.
	+	* Writ / court fees — not RTI-specific; governed by court rules.
	+	* Priced publications — some departments sell priced reports; those fees are outside the RTI Act scheme.
	+
	+	===== Related tools =====
	+
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html\|RTI Timeline Calculator]]
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/section-8-classifier-app.html\|Section 8 Classifier]]
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-generator-app.html\|RTI Application Generator]]
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html\|First Appeal Builder]]
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI fees by State — complete reference]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI online — pan-India guide]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 22 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>tool fee-calculator rti-fees state-wise bpl}}

Citation Formatter — RTI case-law citations, 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 May 2026 03:37:09 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(RTI tool,citation-formatter,citizen RTI tool,free RTI 2026)
	+	metatag-description=(Free tool to format RTI case citations in the standard SCC / AIR / DLT format for use in your appeals. Auto-extracts court, year, party names, citation type.)}}
	+
	+	====== Citation Formatter — RTI case-law citations, 2026 ======
	+
	+	Citation Formatter is the right tool when you have a case name (e.g., 'Bhagat Singh v. CIC') and want the proper SCC / AIR / DLT citation for use in your appeal. Saves you 5 minutes per appeal.
	+
	+	===== Try it now =====
	+
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/citation-formatter-app.html\|Open the tool →]] — free, no login, instant draft.
	+	* Or use [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] for voice input in 11 Indian languages.
	+	* Or [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/\|All free RTI tools]].
	+
	+	===== When to use this tool =====
	+
	+	* You have a stuck application — government department not replying to your routine query.
	+	* You have been told "we cannot share this" — a PIO has cited Section 8 without proper severance / public-interest balance.
	+	* You want to build a case — for a journalist scoop, an activist campaign, or your own civil-court matter.
	+	* You are a first-time RTI filer — the tool guides you through the right authority + the right questions.
	+
	+	===== Citations behind the tool =====
	+
	+	The tool's drafting engine is grounded in:
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — [[:act\|full text]]
	+	* Bhagat Singh v. CIC (Delhi HC, 2007) — procedural objections cannot defeat RTI
	+	* CPIO Supreme Court v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal (2020) 5 SCC 481 — Constitution Bench on §8(1)(j)
	+	* Girish Ramchandra Deshpande v. CIC (2013) 1 SCC 212 — personal information test
	+	* Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (2019) 9 SCC 199 — IC accountability + transparent appointments
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/\|All RTI tools]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|Sample RTI letters index]]
	+	* [[:cases\|Case-law database (300+)]]
	+	* [[:important-decisions\|Master directory of landmark RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:act\|RTI Act, 2005]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>rti-tool citation citizen-tool 2026}}

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

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(RTI tool,citation-formatter,citizen RTI tool,free RTI 2026)
	+	metatag-description=(Free tool to format RTI case citations in the standard SCC / AIR / DLT format for use in your appeals. Auto-extracts court, year, party names, citation type.)}}
	+
	+	====== Citation Formatter — RTI case-law citations, 2026 ======
	+
	+	Citation Formatter is the right tool when you have a case name (e.g., 'Bhagat Singh v. CIC') and want the proper SCC / AIR / DLT citation for use in your appeal. Saves you 5 minutes per appeal.
	+
	+	===== Try it now =====
	+
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/citation-formatter-app.html\|Open the tool →]] — free, no login, instant draft.
	+	* Or use [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] for voice input in 11 Indian languages.
	+	* Or [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/\|All free RTI tools]].
	+
	+	===== When to use this tool =====
	+
	+	* You have a stuck application — government department not replying to your routine query.
	+	* You have been told "we cannot share this" — a PIO has cited Section 8 without proper severance / public-interest balance.
	+	* You want to build a case — for a journalist scoop, an activist campaign, or your own civil-court matter.
	+	* You are a first-time RTI filer — the tool guides you through the right authority + the right questions.
	+
	+	===== Citations behind the tool =====
	+
	+	The tool's drafting engine is grounded in:
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — [[:act\|full text]]
	+	* Bhagat Singh v. CIC (Delhi HC, 2007) — procedural objections cannot defeat RTI
	+	* CPIO Supreme Court v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal (2020) 5 SCC 481 — Constitution Bench on §8(1)(j)
	+	* Girish Ramchandra Deshpande v. CIC (2013) 1 SCC 212 — personal information test
	+	* Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (2019) 9 SCC 199 — IC accountability + transparent appointments
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/\|All RTI tools]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|Sample RTI letters index]]
	+	* [[:cases\|Case-law database (300+)]]
	+	* [[:important-decisions\|Master directory of landmark RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:act\|RTI Act, 2005]]
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>rti-tool citation citizen-tool 2026}}