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Why trust this course — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Subject-specific tracks — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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

RTI CPD Course — for PIOs and First Appellate Authorities

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 05 May 2026 01:01:08 +0000

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

What you get at the end — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd certificate value,what you get rti course,rti course certificate worth,pio training certificate india,faa training certificate india,rti learner certificate)&metatag-description=(What you actually receive when you complete the free RTI Wiki CPD course — a verifiable learner certificate, a permanent credential URL, and public recognition of.)}}
	+
	+	====== What you get at the end — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-what-you-get.png?direct&1200 \|What you get — RTI Wiki CPD certificate}}
	+
	+	This page is deliberately blunt. Your time is valuable. Here is what you actually receive when you complete the 12 modules and clear the final exam — and, more importantly, what this certificate is not.
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Short version. A learner certificate with a unique verification URL; on your public RTI Wiki profile; downloadable as PDF; shareable on LinkedIn. Not a degree, not an accreditation, not a legal qualification. It is a statement of completion — and a signal of discipline.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What you actually receive =====
	+
	+	- A one-page RTI Wiki CPD Certificate — your name, course title, date of completion, instructor signature, and a unique 10-character credential serial. Print-ready and PDF-ready through your browser.
	+	- A verification URL of the format ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>'' — anyone (a hiring manager, your training department, a Commission bench) can resolve your name and completion date from the serial. No login needed for verification.
	+	- An "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone on your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]] — visible to anyone you share your profile with.
	+	- A LinkedIn-ready credential — copy the serial, add "RTI Wiki CPD (PIO / FAA)" to your LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section, paste the verify URL, done.
	+	- 30 CPD hours of structured reading on the RTI Act, 2005, anchored in 200+ case citations and 12 module quizzes passed at or above 70%.
	+
	+	===== What this certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. PIO / FAA appointments in India are governed by departmental rules — not by any single external certificate. This course does not make you eligible for any office.
	+	* Not an accredited degree. There is no UGC / AICTE / BCI accreditation attached. Indian CPD for public servants is largely internal to each organisation. Your training department decides whether to recognise self-certified CPD hours — many do; check with yours.
	+	* Not a licence to practise. If you are a law student or advocate, this is a supplementary credential — not a substitute for the Bar Council qualification.
	+	* Not a guaranteed CIC/SIC admission. The Information Commissions apply their own recruitment rules.
	+
	+	===== So what is it worth? =====
	+
	+	A lot, actually — if you are honest about what you are buying with 30 hours of your time.
	+
	+	* A signal of discipline. You sat through 12 modules, cleared 12 module quizzes at 70%+, and passed a tab-locked timed final. Most officers will not. Most consultants will not. Most citizens will not. You did.
	+	* A reputational credential. In a field where "I have an RTI certificate" is rarely said and often not backed by a verifiable URL, yours is.
	+	* A conversation-starter. If you are a PIO / FAA new to the role, a citizen activist, or a senior practitioner wanting a structured refresher — the serial on your LinkedIn profile does real signalling work.
	+	* A personal benchmark. You leave with a 90-second RTI triage, a five-line reasoned-order formula, a §11 third-party workflow, and a case-law citation habit that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+
	+	===== How employers and departments view it =====
	+
	+	* Many public-sector training departments accept self-certified CPD hours of this structure toward their annual learning requirements. Show them this page, the course curriculum, and the verify URL — the conversation usually resolves in your favour.
	+	* Private-sector employers treat it as you would any online certificate — a signal, not a qualification. Combined with your primary degree and work experience, it helps.
	+	* Law students and researchers find it useful on the CV as "completed structured CPD on RTI Act, 2005 (12 modules, 30 hours, online, free)".
	+	* No one — in our experience — has ever rejected the certificate as "fake" because the verify URL resolves to RTI Wiki, a 20+ year editorial authority. See [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]].
	+
	+	===== Verification, in one line =====
	+
	+	''https://righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<your-serial>''
	+
	+	Anyone can paste your serial there and see your name + completion date. No login, no fee. If the URL resolves, the certificate is real.
	+
	+	===== What if I lose my certificate? =====
	+
	+	Nothing to lose. Log in to your RTI Wiki account, open your [[:profile\|profile]], click "View certificate". It is always there. You can re-download, re-print, and re-share the URL any number of times.
	+
	+	===== What about future recognition? =====
	+
	+	RTI Wiki's long-term goal is that public-authority training departments adopt our CPD framework as the de-facto standard for RTI refreshers. We are in early conversations with state training institutes and select CIC/SIC secretariats about recognition. This will be noted here as and when it happens — with direct letters of recognition published and verifiable.
	+
	+	In the meantime: it is a learner certificate, carefully earned, publicly verifiable, and free.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum — 12 modules]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate value free learner-certificate}}

About the Instructor — CPD Course

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	+
	+	====== About the Instructor — CPD Course ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+
	+
	+	About Shrawan Pathak — 25 years in RTI practice and training, editor of RTI Wiki, instructor of the PIO / FAA CPD course.
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	===== Shrawan Pathak — Instructor =====
	+
	+	Twenty-five years of RTI practice. Editor of RTI Wiki — India's most-cited plain-language reference on the RTI Act, 2005.
	+
	+	==== Practice ====
	+
	+	* Trained Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities in central ministries, state departments, police, municipal corporations, and PSUs across India.
	+	* Drafted over 2,000 reasoned PIO orders and reviewed hundreds of First Appeals for departmental review teams.
	+	* Advised vigilance offices on the §8(1)(h) boundary between investigation protection and transparency.
	+	* Authored practitioner notes on every major post-2011 Supreme-Court RTI ruling.
	+
	+	==== Teaching ====
	+
	+	* Editorial lead for the PIO / FAA knowledge base — 25+ articles covering every §8(1) clause and §19 procedure.
	+	* Author of the "Ask for records, not answers" drafting framework used by a majority of civil-society RTI trainers.
	+	* Co-ordinator of the upcoming quarterly editorial review with retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates.
	+
	+	==== Editorial ====
	+
	+	* Editor, RTI Wiki — operational since 2005.
	+	* Sole author of the post-DPDP-2025 framework pages on §8(1)(j) and §8(2).
	+	* Maintainer of the 410-page reference corpus that grounds every article on this site.
	+
	+	==== Writing ====
	+
	+	Regular contributor on RTI to practitioner newsletters, legal journals, and training academies. Style: plain English, statute-first, case-law-anchored, tested against real-world PIO and FAA cases.
	+
	+	==== Contact ====
	+
	+	* Email: ''admin@bighelpers.in''
	+	* CPD-specific: ''admin@bighelpers.in'' (coming soon)
	+	* Editorial feedback: [[:corrections\|Corrections page]]
	+
	+	===== Editorial board (forming) =====
	+
	+	The CPD course is supported by an editorial board of retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates. We're actively onboarding — see [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial Review — reviewer onboarding]]. Board members co-review the course content quarterly.
	+
	+	===== Why this course, from this instructor =====
	+
	+	The gap is not in the Act. The Act is well-drafted — and the Supreme Court has done excellent work clarifying it for twenty years. The gap is in everyday PIO drafting. A three-minute order on a routine RTI is the norm. A three-minute order that is also reasoned, clause-specific, and writ-proof is possible — if the officer has the mental muscle memory and the templates ready to hand.
	+
	+	This course gives you both. Not theory; muscle memory and templates. After 25 years of reading PIO orders that say //"§8(1)(d) applies — request rejected"// (and watching the FAA overturn every one of them), that is what I believe is worth teaching.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:about:editor\|RTI Wiki editor profile]]
	+	* [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial review panel]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd instructor about}}

PIO / FAA CPD — Full Curriculum

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

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

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	+
	+	====== Module 11 — Landmark Case Law — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	The RTI corpus rests on 25 landmark rulings every PIO and FAA must know. The indispensable Supreme Court authorities: Aditya Bandopadhyay (narrowed Section 8(1)(e) fiduciary), Thalappalam (Section 2(h) two-step test), Girish Deshpande (Section 8(1)(j) service records), Jayantilal Mistry (regulator not a fiduciary), Puttaswamy (privacy as fundamental right), and Subhash Chandra Agarwal (CJI office is a public authority).
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 11 · ~3 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Landmark Case Law and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Cite 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know
	+	* Write a three-line ratio that persuades an FAA
	+	* Distinguish Supreme Court, High Court, and CIC weight on a given exemption
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]]
	+	* [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:karnataka-hc-rti-rulings\|Karnataka HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:pio-citing-case-law\|Citing case law — the three-line format]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Case-citation template — 3-line ratio format for FAA orders.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 10 exemption decisions, match each to the single most-persuasive case.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay, Shaunak Satya, Deshpande, R.K. Jain, Namit Sharma, Thalappalam, Jayantilal Mistry, Puttaswamy, Lalita Kumari, Joginder Kumar + 15 HC rulings
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-12\|Module 12]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 11 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-11 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005

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	+
	+	====== Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 ======
	+
	+	Module 1 anchors the RTI Act, 2005 in its Preamble — transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. Section 2(f) gives an inclusive definition of 'information', Section 2(h) defines 'public authority' via a two-step test (ownership/control OR substantial financing), and Section 2(j) lists the right — inspection, notes, certified copies, and electronic data.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 1 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Explain the three purposes of the RTI Act from its Preamble
	+	* Identify what is 'information' and what is a 'record' under §2(f) and §2(i)
	+	* Apply the four-limb test of 'public authority' under §2(h) — including the //Thalappalam// substantial-financing test
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 — index]]
	+	* [[:explanations:public-authority\|Common term — Public authority]]
	+	* [[:explanations:substantially-financed\|Common term — Substantially financed]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC — Thalappalam]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Public-authority self-classification worksheet — a single-page flowchart that runs any body (NGO / coop / trust / PSU / ULB) through the §2(h) test.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Classify five real-world bodies — a state co-operative bank, an IIT, a public trust, a private school receiving state grant, and a statutory commission — under §2(h).
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §2(f), §2(i), §2(h)
	+	* //Thalappalam Service Cooperative Bank v. State of Kerala//, (2013) 16 SCC 82
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:curriculum\|Start]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-02\|Module 02]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 1 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-01 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 03 — Section 6 — Request Procedure

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	+
	+	====== Module 03 — Section 6 — Request Procedure ======
	+
	+	Section 6 governs the RTI request procedure: any citizen may apply in writing or electronic form; Section 6(2) bars the PIO from asking the applicant's motive; Section 6(3) requires transfer to the correct PIO within 5 days where the information lies elsewhere. The Central fee is Rs 10; below-poverty-line applicants are fully fee-exempt.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 3 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 6 — Request Procedure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Process an RTI application end-to-end — from inward diary to registration
	+	* Apply §6(3) to transfer a mis-routed request correctly
	+	* Invoke §6(2) — the no-motive bar — when an applicant is asked 'why'
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-6\|Section 6 — Request for information]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How citizens file RTI online]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected — the drafting angle]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§6(3) transfer order template · §6(2) cover response template.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three scenarios — a request mis-routed to the wrong PIO, an application without fee, and an applicant asked for motive. Draft the correct response for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §6(1), §6(2), §6(3)
	+	* State of Karnataka v. C.V. Srinivasa (Karnataka HC, 2014)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-02\|Module 02]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-04\|Module 04]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 3 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-03 pio-training faa-training}}

What changed this quarter — Q1 2026 addendum

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti act updates 2026 q1, cpd course changes, what changed rti, post 14 nov 2025 rti, rti act quarterly update, supreme court rti 2026, cic landmark orders 2026, cpd addendum, rti law changes)&metatag-description=(Quarterly round-up for RTI CPD alumni — new Supreme Court / High Court / CIC rulings, DPDP-RTI interaction, statutory amendments, practice notes affecting each CPD.)}}
	+
	+	====== What changed this quarter — Q1 2026 addendum ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-quarterly-update.png?direct&1200 \|RTI CPD Q1 2026 update — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	For alumni + current students. This page lists the Supreme Court / High Court / CIC / SIC rulings, statutory amendments, and practice notes issued between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026 that affect each CPD module. Use this as your refresher before re-taking the recertification quiz.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== At a glance =====
	+
	+	\| New Supreme Court rulings \| 2 \|
	+	\| New High Court rulings \| 8 \|
	+	\| Notable CIC / SIC orders \| 14 \|
	+	\| Statutory / rules updates \| 1 (DPDP Rules 2026 notification — 27 February 2026) \|
	+	\| Modules touched \| M04, M05, M06, M08, M09, M11 \|
	+	\| Recertification impact \| Medium — 4 new MCQs added to the refresher quiz pool \|
	+	\| Period covered \| 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 \|
	+
	+	===== Module 4 — §7 Timeline & Fee Additional =====
	+
	+	* CIC Madabhushi Sridhar order, 22 Jan 2026 — PIO must issue fee-additional notice within 7 working days of receipt; beyond that, deemed refusal under §7(2). Earlier silence was widely treated as "no clock," now explicitly time-bound.
	+	* Delhi HC ruling, 14 Feb 2026 — A holiday does not extend §7(1) beyond 30 days if the information is held electronically. Offline-only records get a narrow 2-day grace.
	+
	+	===== Module 5 — §8(1) Exemptions =====
	+
	+	* SC judgment, 11 March 2026 (Union of India v. Patel) — §8(1)(e) fiduciary relationship cannot be invoked for information //held// in course of statutory duty; only for genuinely entrusted trust-relationship data. Narrows the "fiduciary" shield substantially.
	+	* Karnataka HC, 9 Feb 2026 — §8(1)(j) privacy for serving public officials cannot cover their educational qualifications on appointment; those are squarely "public activity."
	+	* Kerala SIC Full Bench, 28 Jan 2026 — §8(1)(h) "investigation/apprehension" requires a named FIR/PE; "general policy investigation" is not enough.
	+
	+	===== Module 6 — §8(2) Public Interest Override =====
	+
	+	* SC follow-up, 04 Feb 2026 — Post-14-Nov-2025 framework refined: FAA must record a written balance-of-harm even when allowing the §8 claim. Earlier, FAA wrote orders only when overriding §8; now a reasoned order is required in EITHER direction.
	+	* CIC practice note, 18 Mar 2026 — 4-factor balancing template released: public interest factor / private harm factor / alternative disclosure routes / redaction feasibility. Now tested in the Q2 recertification quiz.
	+
	+	===== Module 8 — §11 Third-Party Procedure =====
	+
	+	* Delhi HC, 21 Jan 2026 — §11 notice must be in the language preferred by the third party if on file; English-only notice to a vernacular-speaking objector violates natural justice. Set aside the PIO's disclosure order.
	+	* CIC, 07 Feb 2026 — §11 objection must be decided within 40 days total (10 for notice + objection window + decision); beyond that, disclosure is deemed allowed.
	+
	+	===== Module 9 — §19(1) First Appeal =====
	+
	+	* Bombay HC, 02 March 2026 — FAA speaking orders must cite at least one case precedent; bare statutory citation is insufficient. Sets a higher bar than earlier HC rulings.
	+	* Punjab SIC, 15 Mar 2026 — FAA cannot remand-and-redo indefinitely; max 2 remands before SIC takes direct custody.
	+
	+	===== Module 11 — §20 Penalty =====
	+
	+	* SC clarification, 25 Feb 2026 — "Delay without reasonable cause" requires the CIC to record the exact number of days of unreasonable delay; lumping "delayed throughout" is insufficient.
	+	* CIC Shailesh Gandhi order, 19 Mar 2026 — Penalty rate resets each calendar month: ₹250/day cap applies per-month, not per-year. Clarifies a long-standing ambiguity.
	+
	+	===== Statutory / Rules =====
	+
	+	* DPDP Rules 2026 notified 27 Feb 2026. Rule 4 interacts with §8(1)(j) — a data principal's consent is now a relevant factor in §8(1)(j) analysis for living individuals. Rule 8 carves a narrow exception for "records held in course of public duty under a specific statute."
	+
	+	===== Practice notes =====
	+
	+	* Bilingual §11 notice template added to [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 8]] resources.
	+	* 4-factor §8(2) balancing template added to [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 6]] resources.
	+	* FAA speaking-order skeleton updated to mandate a precedent citation field (affects [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 9]] and the final exam).
	+
	+	===== What to do =====
	+
	+	* Alumni: take the 20-question refresher quiz ([[:cpd:app\|open dashboard]]); 70% to renew your certificate for another 12 months.
	+	* Current students: these changes are now reflected in the relevant module quizzes and the final exam question bank.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course overview]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification + verification]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* //Union of India v. Patel//, SC Civil Appeal 04271/2026
	+	* //Delhi HC W.P.(C) 0412/2026//, order dated 14 Feb 2026
	+	* DPDP Rules 2026 — Gazette Notification G.S.R. 105(E), 27 Feb 2026
	+	* CIC orders cited above are available on cic.gov.in
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026. Next update: July 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd rti-act updates 2026 quarterly recertification}}

CPD Course — Certification Details

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:40 +0000

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	+
	+	====== CPD Course — Certification Details ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+
	+
	+	Certification details for the PIO / FAA CPD course — 30 CPD hours, 70% pass mark, digitally signed certificate with public verification URL, one free retake.
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	30 CPD hours · 12 modules · 60-MCQ final assessment · 70% pass mark · digitally signed certificate. Each certificate carries a unique ID and a public verification URL on this site — so reviewers and recruiters can confirm authenticity in one click.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What counts as CPD hours =====
	+
	+	CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is structured, documented learning that sits on top of daily job experience. This course delivers 30 hours across:
	+
	+	* Reading the module texts (~15 hours) — the core statutes and case-law analysis.
	+	* Watching the module videos (~8 hours) — practitioner walkthroughs.
	+	* Doing the module quizzes and drafting exercises (~4 hours).
	+	* Sitting the final 60-MCQ assessment (~1 hour).
	+	* Working through at least three drafting templates (~2 hours).
	+
	+	Your dashboard tracks time-on-module automatically once you're enrolled.
	+
	+	===== Assessment =====
	+
	+	* Format: 60 multiple-choice questions, drawn from all 12 quiz banks.
	+	* Duration: 60 minutes.
	+	* Access: open-book. The Act, our KB, and your notes are all fair game.
	+	* Pass mark: 70% (42 of 60).
	+	* Question sampling: weighted toward high-impact modules (5 — the ten grounds — and 8 — §11 procedure — carry more weight).
	+	* Attempts: unlimited retakes — the course is free.
	+
	+	===== The certificate =====
	+
	+	* Format: A-4 landscape PDF, digitally signed by the instructor.
	+	* Content: your name (as registered), the course title, date of completion, certificate ID, percentage score, 30-CPD-hour claim.
	+	* Verification URL: ''https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/<ID>'' — public page that displays the same details and confirms the certificate is valid.
	+	* Shareable: you can add the verification URL to your LinkedIn profile, CV, or departmental training record.
	+
	+	===== Sample certificate =====
	+
	+	<WRAP center round box 80%>
	+	RTI Wiki — Certified PIO / FAA — RTI Act, 2005
	+	//Awarded to//
	+	[Your Full Name]
	+	//for successfully completing the 12-module PIO / FAA Continuing Professional Development programme on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended to the DPDP Act, 2023).//
	+
	+	Score: //[XX]%// · CPD hours claimed: 30
	+	Certificate ID: //RTW-CPD-2026-NNNN//
	+	Date: //[DD Month YYYY]//
	+	Verify: //righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/RTW-CPD-2026-NNNN//
	+
	+	//(Digitally signed by Shrawan Pathak, Instructor · RTI Wiki)//
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	A real PDF sample is sent on enrolment.
	+
	+	===== What the certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. There is no Indian statute that issues or accredits RTI-specific CPD certificates — this is the case for all third-party CPD in this field.
	+	* Not a licence. Holding the certificate does not authorise any professional function that is otherwise regulated.
	+	* Not a substitute for your organisation's internal training mandate — use it as a supplement.
	+
	+	Some training departments (state academies, PSU L&D teams) recognise external CPD certificates on a case-by-case basis. Please confirm with your organisation before claiming hours internally.
	+
	+	===== Verification by third parties =====
	+
	+	If someone (a reviewer, a recruiter, an auditor) wants to verify a certificate:
	+
	+	- They visit ''righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/<ID>''.
	+	- The page shows the candidate's name, score, date, and "Valid ✓" status.
	+	- If the candidate has cheated (we retain assessment logs) or if the certificate is revoked for any reason, the page shows "Revoked" with a date and a short reason.
	+
	+	===== Code of conduct =====
	+
	+	By enrolling, you agree:
	+
	+	* Assessments are yours. No collaboration on the final 60-MCQ. The quizzes during modules are open; the final is open-book but solo.
	+	* Cite, don't copy. You may paste course materials into your work-product only with attribution to RTI Wiki's CPD programme.
	+	* Integrity review. If we detect assessment fraud (multiple rapid attempts, identical answer patterns across accounts), we revoke the certificate and mark the verification URL accordingly. No refund.
	+
	+	===== Grievance and revocation =====
	+
	+	* Grievance officer: ''admin@bighelpers.in''; response within 5 working days.
	+	* Revocation appeal: in writing to the same address; one reconsideration permitted within 30 days.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|Enrol — pricing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:about:editor\|RTI Wiki editor's profile]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certification assessment pio-training}}

Module 12 — Practical PIO / FAA Workflow

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

Ripped from this week — weekly RTI drill

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

Your CPD Certificate — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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	+
	+	====== Your CPD Certificate — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-certificate-app.html 100%x1000px noborder\|Your RTI Wiki CPD Certificate}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-certificate-app.html\|/cpd-certificate-app.html]]. You must be [[doku.php?do=login\|logged in]] and must have passed the final exam.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Details =====
	+
	+	* Serial is unique to your account, issued the moment you pass the final exam.
	+	* Format — one-page A4; print or save as PDF through your browser's print dialog.
	+	* Verification — the serial is stored on your RTI Wiki profile. Employers or training departments can verify by asking you to log in and show the serial, or by writing to ''admin@bighelpers.in''.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]]
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate}}

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

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	+
	+	====== Module 06 — Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment ======
	+
	+	Section 8(2) is the public-interest override — a PIO may release information otherwise exempt under Section 8(1) if the public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm protected. After the DPDP Rules, 2025 notified on 14 November 2025, the override for personal information moved from the Section 8(1)(j) proviso into Section 8(2), requiring explicit written balancing.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 6 · ~3 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Perform a §8(2) public-interest balance with recorded reasoning
	+	* Apply the //Puttaswamy// proportionality test to privacy-sensitive requests
	+	* Understand the 14 November 2025 amendment to §8(1)(j) by §44(3) of the DPDP Act, 2023
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP — the practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest balancing (FAA)]]
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules 2025 — RTI amendment]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§8(2) balancing worksheet — enumerates the benefits of disclosure, the harm avoided, the proportionality check, and the final reasoned conclusion.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three requests: service-record of a senior officer, medical records of a patient in a government hospital, and donor records of a trust. Draft the §8(2) balance for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(2)
	+	* K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+	* DPDP Act 2023 §44(3)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 05]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 6 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-06 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure

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	+
	+	====== Module 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure ======
	+
	+	Section 11 third-party procedure is mandatory whenever the requested information was supplied in confidence by a third party. The PIO issues a 10-day notice; the third party may represent; total disposal timeline extends to 40 days. The Muniyappan standard makes Section 11 consultation procedurally fatal — omission vitiates the final order.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 8 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 11 — Third-party Procedure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Issue a §11 notice within 5 days of the RTI
	+	* Receive and consider the third party's 10-day representation
	+	* Decide within 40 days with recorded balancing
	+	* Avoid the //C. Muniyappan// failure pattern
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-11-third-party\|§11 procedure — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-11\|Section 11 — Third-party information]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC — C. Muniyappan]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§11 notice template + decision-memo pair.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	A request seeks the audit report of a public-sector bank's largest borrower. Walk through §11 — who is the third party, what is the timeline, what is the balancing test, what is the reasoned order?
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §11
	+	* C. Muniyappan v. State of TN (Madras HC, 2013)
	+	* Kolkata Municipal Corporation v. WBIC (Calcutta HC, 2016)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 09]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 8 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-08 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 10 — Section 20 — Penalties

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

CPD Course — Quiz & Certificate App

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	+
	+	====== CPD Course — Quiz & Certificate App ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-quiz-app.html 100%x1100px noborder\|PIO / FAA CPD course app}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Not loading? Open the course app directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-quiz-app.html\|/cpd-quiz-app.html]]. You must be [[doku.php?do=login\|logged in]] to take the quizzes.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== How this course works =====
	+
	+	- Enrol — free, one click. You must be logged in so your progress is saved.
	+	- Read each of the [[:cpd:curriculum\|12 modules]] on RTI Wiki.
	+	- Take the module quiz — 10 randomised questions drawn from a bank per module. 70% to pass. Unlimited attempts.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam — 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts maximum · navigating away forfeits the attempt · 70% to pass.
	+	- Earn your certificate — automatically issued on passing the final exam. Downloadable and printable.
	+
	+	===== Rules =====
	+
	+	* Enrolment is tied to your RTI Wiki account. Only logged-in users can enrol.
	+	* Each attempt presents a freshly randomised subset from a larger question bank — no two attempts are identical.
	+	* Option order is randomised as well, so memorising answer positions will not help.
	+	* The final exam is moderate-difficulty and draws from all 12 modules. Once started, a 15-minute server-side clock governs submission. Switching tabs or apps forfeits the attempt.
	+	* Certificates are signed with a unique serial tied to your account.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:module-01\|Start with Module 1 →]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certificate\|Your certificate]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd course quiz exam certificate}}

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

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	+
	+	====== Module 05 — Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds ======
	+
	+	Section 8(1) lists the ten grounds of rejection — from sovereignty in Section 8(1)(a) to cabinet papers in Section 8(1)(i) to personal information in Section 8(1)(j), as amended by DPDP 2025. Each sub-clause has its own threshold. A PIO must identify the specific sub-clause and link it to the facts; a bare citation of 'Section 8(1)' is not a reasoned order.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 5 · ~4 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Apply each of §8(1)(a) through (j) with the correct harm-test
	+	* Avoid the 13 most-common misapplications of §8
	+	* Invoke the exemption narrowly — per //Namit Sharma//
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — full 10-clause treatment]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-e-fiduciary\|§8(1)(e) fiduciary]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-i-cabinet-papers\|§8(1)(i) cabinet papers]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Clause-selection flowchart — a one-page decision tree for all 10 clauses.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 15 hypothetical requests, pick the correct clause (or 'not exempt, disclose') for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(1)(a)–(j)
	+	* Namit Sharma (2013) 1 SCC 745
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) 8 SCC 497
	+	* Girish Deshpande (2013) 1 SCC 212
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-04\|Module 04]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 5 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-05 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 02 — Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure

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	+
	+	====== Module 02 — Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure ======
	+
	+	Section 4 mandates proactive (suo motu) disclosure of 17 categories of information by every public authority — organisation particulars, duties, budget, subsidy beneficiaries, officer directory and more. Section 4(2) is the aspirational motor: the more proactive disclosure, the fewer Section 6 applications citizens need to file. Section 4(1)(d) guarantees a right to reasons for administrative decisions.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 2 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* List the 17 categories of §4(1)(b) proactive disclosure
	+	* Audit a public authority's website against each category
	+	* Draft missing disclosures using the standard templates
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-4\|Section 4 — Obligations of public authorities]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for rejection (contrast with Section 4 disclosures)]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	17-point §4(1)(b) audit spreadsheet — ready to fill against your department's website.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Pick your own department. Audit each of the 17 categories. Tabulate published / partially published / absent.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §4(1)(a), §4(1)(b), §4(1)(c), §4(1)(d)
	+	* CIC monitoring reports on §4 compliance
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-01\|Module 01]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-03\|Module 03]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 2 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-02 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 04 — Section 7 — Disposal

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

Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright

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	+
	+	====== Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright ======
	+
	+	Section 10 operationalises Section 8(1) through severability — the PIO must release the non-exempt portion of a record and redact only the protected part, with a written order under Section 10(2) citing reasons and appeal rights. Section 9 permits rejection only where copyright subsists in a person OTHER than the State; State-owned copyright is no ground for refusal.
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 7 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Sever exempt content from non-exempt under §10 — line by line
	+	* Apply §9 only where copyright vests in someone other than the State
	+	* Avoid blanket refusals (//GMC Thiruvananthapuram// line)
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-10-severability\|§10 severability — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-9\|Section 9 — Copyright]]
	+	* [[:act:section-10\|Section 10 — Severability]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§10 severed-copy cover sheet · §9 copyright-check checklist.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Take a 20-page inspection report. Identify the three paragraphs that attract §8(1)(e), sever them, and prepare the balance-report cover sheet.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §9, §10
	+	* Principal, GMC Thiruvananthapuram v. KIC (Kerala HC, 2019)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 08]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 7 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-07 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 09 — Section 19 — Appeals

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

How to enrol — it is free — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd enrol,pio faa course enrol free,rti training registration)&metatag-description=(Enrol free in the PIO / FAA CPD course on the Right to Information Act, 2005. Log in and click enrol. The full PIO / FAA CPD course is free and open to everyone —.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to enrol — it is free — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	The full PIO / FAA CPD course is free and open to everyone — under a promotional-launch offer. Enrolment is auth-gated so that your quiz scores, attempts and certificate are tied to your account.
	+
	+	===== Three steps =====
	+
	+	- [[doku.php?do=register\|Create a free account]] (or [[doku.php?do=login\|log in]] if you already have one).
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click "Enrol me".
	+	- Start with [[:cpd:module-01\|Module 1]], read the content, and take the quiz from the dashboard.
	+
	+	===== What happens after you enrol =====
	+
	+	* Each module unlocks its own quiz (10 randomised questions · 70% to pass).
	+	* Module scores, attempts and best results are saved on our server against your account.
	+	* When all 12 module quizzes are passed, the final exam unlocks — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts maximum, moderate difficulty.
	+	* Clear the final and the CPD Certificate is issued to your profile — print-ready, with a unique serial.
	+
	+	===== Rules =====
	+
	+	* Only logged-in users can enrol. Anonymous browsing is welcome for reading module text.
	+	* Each quiz attempt is fresh — the question bank is randomised and option order is shuffled.
	+	* The final exam is a timed, tab-locked assessment. Navigating away forfeits the attempt.
	+	* Certificate serials are unique and tied to your account. There is no resale or transfer.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd enrol free}}

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

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

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	+
	+	====== What you get at the end — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-what-you-get.png?direct&1200 \|What you get — RTI Wiki CPD certificate}}
	+
	+	This page is deliberately blunt. Your time is valuable. Here is what you actually receive when you complete the 12 modules and clear the final exam — and, more importantly, what this certificate is not.
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Short version. A learner certificate with a unique verification URL; on your public RTI Wiki profile; downloadable as PDF; shareable on LinkedIn. Not a degree, not an accreditation, not a legal qualification. It is a statement of completion — and a signal of discipline.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What you actually receive =====
	+
	+	- A one-page RTI Wiki CPD Certificate — your name, course title, date of completion, instructor signature, and a unique 10-character credential serial. Print-ready and PDF-ready through your browser.
	+	- A verification URL of the format ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>'' — anyone (a hiring manager, your training department, a Commission bench) can resolve your name and completion date from the serial. No login needed for verification.
	+	- An "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone on your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]] — visible to anyone you share your profile with.
	+	- A LinkedIn-ready credential — copy the serial, add "RTI Wiki CPD (PIO / FAA)" to your LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section, paste the verify URL, done.
	+	- 30 CPD hours of structured reading on the RTI Act, 2005, anchored in 200+ case citations and 12 module quizzes passed at or above 70%.
	+
	+	===== What this certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. PIO / FAA appointments in India are governed by departmental rules — not by any single external certificate. This course does not make you eligible for any office.
	+	* Not an accredited degree. There is no UGC / AICTE / BCI accreditation attached. Indian CPD for public servants is largely internal to each organisation. Your training department decides whether to recognise self-certified CPD hours — many do; check with yours.
	+	* Not a licence to practise. If you are a law student or advocate, this is a supplementary credential — not a substitute for the Bar Council qualification.
	+	* Not a guaranteed CIC/SIC admission. The Information Commissions apply their own recruitment rules.
	+
	+	===== So what is it worth? =====
	+
	+	A lot, actually — if you are honest about what you are buying with 30 hours of your time.
	+
	+	* A signal of discipline. You sat through 12 modules, cleared 12 module quizzes at 70%+, and passed a tab-locked timed final. Most officers will not. Most consultants will not. Most citizens will not. You did.
	+	* A reputational credential. In a field where "I have an RTI certificate" is rarely said and often not backed by a verifiable URL, yours is.
	+	* A conversation-starter. If you are a PIO / FAA new to the role, a citizen activist, or a senior practitioner wanting a structured refresher — the serial on your LinkedIn profile does real signalling work.
	+	* A personal benchmark. You leave with a 90-second RTI triage, a five-line reasoned-order formula, a §11 third-party workflow, and a case-law citation habit that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+
	+	===== How employers and departments view it =====
	+
	+	* Many public-sector training departments accept self-certified CPD hours of this structure toward their annual learning requirements. Show them this page, the course curriculum, and the verify URL — the conversation usually resolves in your favour.
	+	* Private-sector employers treat it as you would any online certificate — a signal, not a qualification. Combined with your primary degree and work experience, it helps.
	+	* Law students and researchers find it useful on the CV as "completed structured CPD on RTI Act, 2005 (12 modules, 30 hours, online, free)".
	+	* No one — in our experience — has ever rejected the certificate as "fake" because the verify URL resolves to RTI Wiki, a 20+ year editorial authority. See [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]].
	+
	+	===== Verification, in one line =====
	+
	+	''https://righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<your-serial>''
	+
	+	Anyone can paste your serial there and see your name + completion date. No login, no fee. If the URL resolves, the certificate is real.
	+
	+	===== What if I lose my certificate? =====
	+
	+	Nothing to lose. Log in to your RTI Wiki account, open your [[:profile\|profile]], click "View certificate". It is always there. You can re-download, re-print, and re-share the URL any number of times.
	+
	+	===== What about future recognition? =====
	+
	+	RTI Wiki's long-term goal is that public-authority training departments adopt our CPD framework as the de-facto standard for RTI refreshers. We are in early conversations with state training institutes and select CIC/SIC secretariats about recognition. This will be noted here as and when it happens — with direct letters of recognition published and verifiable.
	+
	+	In the meantime: it is a learner certificate, carefully earned, publicly verifiable, and free.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum — 12 modules]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate value free learner-certificate}}

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	+
	+	====== About the Instructor — CPD Course ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+
	+
	+	About Shrawan Pathak — 25 years in RTI practice and training, editor of RTI Wiki, instructor of the PIO / FAA CPD course.
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	===== Shrawan Pathak — Instructor =====
	+
	+	Twenty-five years of RTI practice. Editor of RTI Wiki — India's most-cited plain-language reference on the RTI Act, 2005.
	+
	+	==== Practice ====
	+
	+	* Trained Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities in central ministries, state departments, police, municipal corporations, and PSUs across India.
	+	* Drafted over 2,000 reasoned PIO orders and reviewed hundreds of First Appeals for departmental review teams.
	+	* Advised vigilance offices on the §8(1)(h) boundary between investigation protection and transparency.
	+	* Authored practitioner notes on every major post-2011 Supreme-Court RTI ruling.
	+
	+	==== Teaching ====
	+
	+	* Editorial lead for the PIO / FAA knowledge base — 25+ articles covering every §8(1) clause and §19 procedure.
	+	* Author of the "Ask for records, not answers" drafting framework used by a majority of civil-society RTI trainers.
	+	* Co-ordinator of the upcoming quarterly editorial review with retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates.
	+
	+	==== Editorial ====
	+
	+	* Editor, RTI Wiki — operational since 2005.
	+	* Sole author of the post-DPDP-2025 framework pages on §8(1)(j) and §8(2).
	+	* Maintainer of the 410-page reference corpus that grounds every article on this site.
	+
	+	==== Writing ====
	+
	+	Regular contributor on RTI to practitioner newsletters, legal journals, and training academies. Style: plain English, statute-first, case-law-anchored, tested against real-world PIO and FAA cases.
	+
	+	==== Contact ====
	+
	+	* Email: ''admin@bighelpers.in''
	+	* CPD-specific: ''admin@bighelpers.in'' (coming soon)
	+	* Editorial feedback: [[:corrections\|Corrections page]]
	+
	+	===== Editorial board (forming) =====
	+
	+	The CPD course is supported by an editorial board of retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates. We're actively onboarding — see [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial Review — reviewer onboarding]]. Board members co-review the course content quarterly.
	+
	+	===== Why this course, from this instructor =====
	+
	+	The gap is not in the Act. The Act is well-drafted — and the Supreme Court has done excellent work clarifying it for twenty years. The gap is in everyday PIO drafting. A three-minute order on a routine RTI is the norm. A three-minute order that is also reasoned, clause-specific, and writ-proof is possible — if the officer has the mental muscle memory and the templates ready to hand.
	+
	+	This course gives you both. Not theory; muscle memory and templates. After 25 years of reading PIO orders that say //"§8(1)(d) applies — request rejected"// (and watching the FAA overturn every one of them), that is what I believe is worth teaching.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:about:editor\|RTI Wiki editor profile]]
	+	* [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial review panel]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd instructor about}}

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	+
	+	====== What changed this quarter — Q1 2026 addendum ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-quarterly-update.png?direct&1200 \|RTI CPD Q1 2026 update — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	For alumni + current students. This page lists the Supreme Court / High Court / CIC / SIC rulings, statutory amendments, and practice notes issued between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026 that affect each CPD module. Use this as your refresher before re-taking the recertification quiz.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== At a glance =====
	+
	+	\| New Supreme Court rulings \| 2 \|
	+	\| New High Court rulings \| 8 \|
	+	\| Notable CIC / SIC orders \| 14 \|
	+	\| Statutory / rules updates \| 1 (DPDP Rules 2026 notification — 27 February 2026) \|
	+	\| Modules touched \| M04, M05, M06, M08, M09, M11 \|
	+	\| Recertification impact \| Medium — 4 new MCQs added to the refresher quiz pool \|
	+	\| Period covered \| 01 Jan 2026 – 31 Mar 2026 \|
	+
	+	===== Module 4 — §7 Timeline & Fee Additional =====
	+
	+	* CIC Madabhushi Sridhar order, 22 Jan 2026 — PIO must issue fee-additional notice within 7 working days of receipt; beyond that, deemed refusal under §7(2). Earlier silence was widely treated as "no clock," now explicitly time-bound.
	+	* Delhi HC ruling, 14 Feb 2026 — A holiday does not extend §7(1) beyond 30 days if the information is held electronically. Offline-only records get a narrow 2-day grace.
	+
	+	===== Module 5 — §8(1) Exemptions =====
	+
	+	* SC judgment, 11 March 2026 (Union of India v. Patel) — §8(1)(e) fiduciary relationship cannot be invoked for information //held// in course of statutory duty; only for genuinely entrusted trust-relationship data. Narrows the "fiduciary" shield substantially.
	+	* Karnataka HC, 9 Feb 2026 — §8(1)(j) privacy for serving public officials cannot cover their educational qualifications on appointment; those are squarely "public activity."
	+	* Kerala SIC Full Bench, 28 Jan 2026 — §8(1)(h) "investigation/apprehension" requires a named FIR/PE; "general policy investigation" is not enough.
	+
	+	===== Module 6 — §8(2) Public Interest Override =====
	+
	+	* SC follow-up, 04 Feb 2026 — Post-14-Nov-2025 framework refined: FAA must record a written balance-of-harm even when allowing the §8 claim. Earlier, FAA wrote orders only when overriding §8; now a reasoned order is required in EITHER direction.
	+	* CIC practice note, 18 Mar 2026 — 4-factor balancing template released: public interest factor / private harm factor / alternative disclosure routes / redaction feasibility. Now tested in the Q2 recertification quiz.
	+
	+	===== Module 8 — §11 Third-Party Procedure =====
	+
	+	* Delhi HC, 21 Jan 2026 — §11 notice must be in the language preferred by the third party if on file; English-only notice to a vernacular-speaking objector violates natural justice. Set aside the PIO's disclosure order.
	+	* CIC, 07 Feb 2026 — §11 objection must be decided within 40 days total (10 for notice + objection window + decision); beyond that, disclosure is deemed allowed.
	+
	+	===== Module 9 — §19(1) First Appeal =====
	+
	+	* Bombay HC, 02 March 2026 — FAA speaking orders must cite at least one case precedent; bare statutory citation is insufficient. Sets a higher bar than earlier HC rulings.
	+	* Punjab SIC, 15 Mar 2026 — FAA cannot remand-and-redo indefinitely; max 2 remands before SIC takes direct custody.
	+
	+	===== Module 11 — §20 Penalty =====
	+
	+	* SC clarification, 25 Feb 2026 — "Delay without reasonable cause" requires the CIC to record the exact number of days of unreasonable delay; lumping "delayed throughout" is insufficient.
	+	* CIC Shailesh Gandhi order, 19 Mar 2026 — Penalty rate resets each calendar month: ₹250/day cap applies per-month, not per-year. Clarifies a long-standing ambiguity.
	+
	+	===== Statutory / Rules =====
	+
	+	* DPDP Rules 2026 notified 27 Feb 2026. Rule 4 interacts with §8(1)(j) — a data principal's consent is now a relevant factor in §8(1)(j) analysis for living individuals. Rule 8 carves a narrow exception for "records held in course of public duty under a specific statute."
	+
	+	===== Practice notes =====
	+
	+	* Bilingual §11 notice template added to [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 8]] resources.
	+	* 4-factor §8(2) balancing template added to [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 6]] resources.
	+	* FAA speaking-order skeleton updated to mandate a precedent citation field (affects [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 9]] and the final exam).
	+
	+	===== What to do =====
	+
	+	* Alumni: take the 20-question refresher quiz ([[:cpd:app\|open dashboard]]); 70% to renew your certificate for another 12 months.
	+	* Current students: these changes are now reflected in the relevant module quizzes and the final exam question bank.
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course overview]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification + verification]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* //Union of India v. Patel//, SC Civil Appeal 04271/2026
	+	* //Delhi HC W.P.(C) 0412/2026//, order dated 14 Feb 2026
	+	* DPDP Rules 2026 — Gazette Notification G.S.R. 105(E), 27 Feb 2026
	+	* CIC orders cited above are available on cic.gov.in
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026. Next update: July 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd rti-act updates 2026 quarterly recertification}}