Right to Information Wiki

Haryana Right to Information Rules 2009 Amended 2016

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-	====== HARYANA RIGHT TO INFORMATION RULES 2009 AMEDNDED 2016 ======	+	====== Haryana Right to Information Rules 2009 Amended 2016 ======
		+	{{ :social:auto:rules-haryana-state.png?direct&1200 \|rules / haryana / state — RTI Wiki}}

		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rules haryana state rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Haryana Govt has amended RTI rules from 18-03-2016 and revised rules are as under:. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information refere)}}
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		+	Haryana Govt has amended RTI rules from 18-03-2016 and revised rules are as under:. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information refere.
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		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
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		+	{{tag>haryana rules}}

	Haryana Govt has amended RTI rules from 18-03-2016 and revised rules are as under:		Haryana Govt has amended RTI rules from 18-03-2016 and revised rules are as under:

Assam — RTI Rules and Resources

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

Chandigarh (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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

Chhattisgarh — RTI Rules and Resources

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

Delhi (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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

Goa — RTI Rules and Resources — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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

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

Himachal Pradesh — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Jharkhand — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Jammu and Kashmir (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Ladakh (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Madhya Pradesh — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Manipur — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Meghalaya — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Mizoram — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Nagaland — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Odisha — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Puducherry (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Sikkim — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Telangana — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Tripura — RTI Rules and Resources

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 09:02:02 +0000

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

Uttarakhand — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

West Bengal — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

Arunachal Pradesh — RTI Rules and Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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