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How to File Second Appeal under RTI — CIC Practical Guide 2026

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-	====== How to file Second Appeal under RTI ======	+
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-	Anybody who is unhappy or dissatisfied with the decision of the First Appellate Authority can file Second Appeal to the Information Commission at the Centre or respective States. You need to send your appeal to the relevant Information Commission in writing.	+

-	For issues related to Central Government public authorities, you need to send your appeal to the Central Information Commission. For matters related to State Government public authorities, send your appeal to concerned State Information Commission.	+	====== How to File Second Appeal under RTI — CIC Practical Guide 2026 ======
		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-second-appeal-cic.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / second-appeal / cic — RTI Wiki}}

-	{{:guide:applicant:second-appeal:second-appeal-rti.jpg\|}}	+	<WRAP info>
		+	In one line. A Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 lies before the Central Information Commission (for Union public authorities) or the State Information Commission (for State public authorities), within 90 days of the First Appellate Authority's order or the expiry of the period for it.

		+	What that means in practice.
		+	* The Second Appeal is the last administrative remedy. What follows is a writ in the High Court under Article 226.
		+	* File online at [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]] for Union matters, or the concerned State Commission's portal for State matters.
		+	* Five documents are mandatory. Missing any one is a routine ground for return.
		+	* The hearing is adversarial but short. Preparation wins.
		+	* Commission orders are binding under Section 19(7). The Commission can order disclosure, impose a penalty of up to Rs 25,000 on the Public Information Officer under Section 20, and direct compensation under Section 19(8)(b).
		+	</WRAP>

-	The Commission has powers to adjudicate an appeal filed under section 19 (3) of the RTI Act and order for providing the requested information when the same has not been provided at the level of Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) or the First Appellate Authority. The section 19 is given below:	+	<div didyouknow>
		+	Did you know? The ninety-day clock starts from the day the First Appellate Authority's order should have been passed — not from the day the applicant received it. If the First Appellate Authority is silent, the clock runs anyway. Missing the window is the single largest reason Second Appeals are dismissed.
		+	</div>

-	===== Appeal =====	+	===== Two sentences on why Second Appeal exists =====

		+	The First Appeal is decided inside the public authority that refused. The Second Appeal lifts the matter out of the public authority and puts it before a statutory Commission. That external review is the real engine of the RTI Act.

-	Section 19(1) Any person who, does not receive a decision within the time specified in sub-section (1) or clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 7, or is aggrieved by a decision of the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may within thirty days from the expiry of such period or from the receipt of such a decision prefer an appeal to such officer who is senior in rank to the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer as the case may be, in each public authority:	+	===== When you can file a Second Appeal =====
		+
		+	You can file a Second Appeal under Section 19(3) if any one of the following is true.
		+
		+	* The First Appellate Authority's order is against you, wholly or partly.
		+	* The First Appellate Authority has not decided within 30 days (or 45 days, for reasons recorded in writing).
		+	* The Public Information Officer demanded a fee beyond what the Rules allow, and the First Appellate Authority upheld that.
		+	* The Public Information Officer's reply is evasive or non-responsive and the First Appellate Authority has failed to cure it.
		+
		+	A direct complaint under Section 18 lies in a different set of cases, such as where the Public Information Officer is not appointed, or where the authority refuses to even receive the application. See [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal under Section 19(1)]] for the full distinction.
		+
		+	===== Central or State Commission — which one =====
		+
		+	* Central Information Commission — for Union Ministries, Union Territory administrations, public authorities substantially financed by the Union Government (including banks, regulators, PSUs, and statutory bodies under Central laws).
		+	* State Information Commission — for State Government departments, Municipal Corporations, police stations, collectorates, State PSUs, and any public authority substantially financed by the State.
		+
		+	If the answering public authority exists under a Central law (for example the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, or the Reserve Bank of India), the appeal goes to the Central Information Commission. If it exists under State law (for example a State Public Service Commission, a State police department, or a Gram Panchayat), the appeal goes to the concerned State Information Commission.
		+
		+	See [[:state-vs-central-rti\|State RTI vs Central RTI]] for a clear distinction and a routing flowchart.
		+
		+	===== The 90-day clock — explained =====
		+
		+	Section 19(3) gives ninety days from the date on which the First Appellate Authority's decision "should have been made or was actually received", whichever comes first.
		+
		+	* If the First Appellate Authority decided and communicated the order within 30 days, the 90 days runs from the date of receipt.
		+	* If the First Appellate Authority is silent at Day 30 or Day 45, the 90 days runs from that day.
		+	* The Commission can condone delay beyond 90 days only on sufficient cause. See the proviso to Section 19(3). Condonation is discretionary, not routine.
		+
		+	===== The five documents you must attach =====
		+
		+	- A copy of the original RTI application (Section 6) filed with the Public Information Officer.
		+	- A copy of the reply (or non-reply confirmation) received from the Public Information Officer.
		+	- A copy of the First Appeal (Section 19(1)) filed with the First Appellate Authority.
		+	- A copy of the First Appellate Authority's order (or proof of non-receipt).
		+	- A chronological index and any other documents the appellant intends to rely on.
		+
		+	Missing any of these is the most common return-for-defect reason. The checklist is the practical bar.
		+
		+	===== How to file — online, post, in-person =====
		+
		+	==== Online (Central Information Commission) ====
		+
		+	* Open [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]].
		+	* Navigate to "Online Appeal / Complaint".
		+	* Register or login with your mobile number and email.
		+	* Fill the prescribed Appeal Procedure Rules, 2005 format. Upload each of the five documents as a PDF, JPG, or GIF, each below 2 MB.
		+	* Submit. The Commission issues a Diary Number on submission. Save it.
		+	* Print the acknowledgement, sign it as verification under Rule 3(viii), and post one signed copy to the Registrar, Central Information Commission.
		+
		+	==== Post (both Central and State) ====
		+
		+	* Prepare four original sets and one set for your own record.
		+	* Each set contains the appeal memo, the index, the chronological chart, and the five supporting documents.
		+	* Send by speed post or registered post with acknowledgement due. Avoid private courier.
		+	* Send one set each to the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority (advance copies under the Appeal Procedure Rules).
		+	* Send the original and one extra set to the Commission.
		+
		+	==== In-person ====
		+
		+	* Submit at the receipt counter, Central Information Commission, Ground Floor, August Kranti Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi 110066 during working hours. Obtain a dated receipt.
		+	* For State Commissions, check the respective State portal or State Commission office for the receipt counter and hours.
		+
		+	===== Timeline — from filing to order =====
		+
		+	^ Day ^ Event ^ Provision ^
		+	\| Day 0 \| Second Appeal filed (online, post, or in person) \| Section 19(3) \|
		+	\| Day 1 to 30 \| Diary number issued; Commission forwards to Public Information Officer and First Appellate Authority for parawise reply \| Rule 7, Appeal Procedure Rules, 2005 \|
		+	\| Day 30 to 180 \| Hearing notice issued. Hearings scheduled in batches. \| Section 19(5) \|
		+	\| Hearing day \| Oral hearing (often short). Commission may allow written submissions. \| Section 19(5) \|
		+	\| Day of order \| Commission passes a reasoned order. Directions for disclosure, compliance timeline, penalty, or compensation. \| Section 19(8), Section 20 \|
		+	\| Post-order \| Public authority must comply. Appeal beyond lies only by writ in the High Court. \| Article 226 \|
		+
		+	In practice, Central Information Commission disposal time has ranged from 6 months to over 12 months in recent years. State Information Commissions vary widely; some carry pendency of two years and more.
		+
		+	===== The hearing — what to expect =====
		+
		+	The Second Appeal hearing is a tribunal-style proceeding. An Information Commissioner presides. The Public Information Officer, the First Appellate Authority, and the appellant are notified. Appearance can be in person, through an authorised representative, by video conference, or (often) by written submission.
		+
		+	* The onus is on the Public Information Officer — Section 19(5) places the burden of proving that the denial was justified squarely on the Officer.
		+	* Commission members ask short questions. Bring the file. Know the dates.
		+	* The appellant may request to be heard by video conference. Most Commissions allow this, especially for applicants outside the capital.
		+	* Rules of evidence are relaxed. The proceedings are summary, not trial-like.
		+
		+	===== What the Commission can order =====
		+
		+	Section 19(8) gives the Commission wide powers. In practice, an order contains some combination of the following.
		+
		+	* Direction to disclose the information within a specified time, in a specified form.
		+	* Direction to appoint a Public Information Officer or First Appellate Authority where one is missing.
		+	* Direction to publish a class of information proactively under Section 4(1)(b).
		+	* Compensation to the complainant for loss or other detriment, under Section 19(8)(b).
		+	* Penalty on the Public Information Officer of Rs 250 per day of delay, up to Rs 25,000, under Section 20. The penalty is personal, not on the public authority.
		+	* Disciplinary action recommendation against the Public Information Officer, under Section 20(2).
		+
		+	The Commission's decision is binding under Section 19(7).
		+
		+	===== Current composition and pendency — Central Information Commission =====
		+
		+	* Chief Information Commissioner — Raj Kumar Goyal, sworn in December 2025 (predecessor Heeralal Samariya demitted office 13 September 2025).
		+	* Strength — one Chief Information Commissioner and ten Information Commissioners (full sanctioned strength, restored in December 2025 for the first time in nine years).
		+	* Pendency — over one lakh appeals and complaints nationally in the pipeline at state and central commissions at the end of 2024-25. See [[:updates:start\|Live tracker]] for the current figures.
		+
		+	The composition of Information Commissioners shapes hearing speed. Full strength is a rare and welcome state.
		+
		+	===== Section 19 — the statutory text =====
		+
		+	<code>
		+	19. Appeal.
		+
		+	(1) Any person who, does not receive a decision within the time specified in sub-section (1) or clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 7, or is aggrieved by a decision of the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, may within thirty days from the expiry of such period or from the receipt of such a decision prefer an appeal to such officer who is senior in rank to the Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer as the case may be, in each public authority:

	Provided that such officer may admit the appeal after the expiry of the period of thirty days if he or she is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.		Provided that such officer may admit the appeal after the expiry of the period of thirty days if he or she is satisfied that the appellant was prevented by sufficient cause from filing the appeal in time.

	(2) Where an appeal is preferred against an order made by a Central Public Information Officer or a State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, under section 11 to disclose third party information, the appeal by the concerned third party shall be made within thirty days from the date of the order.		(2) Where an appeal is preferred against an order made by a Central Public Information Officer or a State Public Information Officer, as the case may be, under section 11 to disclose third party information, the appeal by the concerned third party shall be made within thirty days from the date of the order.
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	(3) A second appeal against the decision under sub-section (1) shall lie within ninety days from the date on which the decision should have been made or was actually received, with the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission:		(3) A second appeal against the decision under sub-section (1) shall lie within ninety days from the date on which the decision should have been made or was actually received, with the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission:
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	(7) The decision of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall be binding.		(7) The decision of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall be binding.
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-	(8) In its decision, the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, has the power to—

-	* require the public authority to take any such steps as may be necessary to secure compliance with the provisions of this Act, including—	+	(8) In its decision, the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, has the power to —
-	* by providing access to information, if so requested, in a particular form;	+	(a) require the public authority to take any such steps as may be necessary to secure compliance with the provisions of this Act;
-	* by appointing a Central Public Information Officer or State Public Information Officer, as the case may be;	+	(b) require the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered;
-	* by publishing certain information or categories of information;	+	(c) impose any of the penalties provided under this Act;
-	* by making necessary changes to its practices in relation to the maintenance, management and destruction of records;	+	(d) reject the application.
-	* by enhancing the provision of training on the right to information for its officials;	+
-	* by providing it with an annual report in compliance with clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 4;	+
-	* require the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered;	+
-	* impose any of the penalties provided under this Act;	+
-	* reject the application.	+
	(9) The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall give notice of its decision, including any right of appeal, to the complainant and the public authority.		(9) The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall give notice of its decision, including any right of appeal, to the complainant and the public authority.

-	===== How to file Second Appeal =====	+	(10) The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall decide the appeal in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed.
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Leading decisions on Second Appeal practice =====
		+
		+	==== Binding nature and scope of Section 19(8) ====
		+
		+	//Chief Information Commissioner v. State of Manipur//, (2011) 15 SCC 1. The Supreme Court clarified the boundary between Section 18 (complaint) and Section 19 (appeal), and reaffirmed that a Commission's order under Section 19(8) is binding on the public authority.
		+
		+	==== Time-bound appointment of Commissioners ====
		+
		+	//Anjali Bhardwaj v. Union of India//, (2019) 3 SCC 255 (Supreme Court, 15 February 2019). The Court directed that vacancies in Information Commissions must be filled promptly and that the appointment process must be transparent. The judgment flows directly into any practitioner's complaint about delay. See [[:important-decisions:court:anjali-bhardwaj-vs-union-of-india\|the case page]].
		+
		+	==== Scope of RTI over constitutional offices ====
		+
		+	//Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal//, (2020) 5 SCC 481 (Constitution Bench, 13 November 2019). A five-judge bench held the Supreme Court of India is a public authority under the RTI Act. The judgment elaborates the public-interest test that the Commission must apply in Second Appeals. See [[:important-decisions:court:cpio-supreme-court-v-subhash-agarwal\|the case page]].
		+
		+	==== Fiduciary relationship — narrow reading ====
		+
		+	//Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal Mistry//, (2016) 3 SCC 525. The Supreme Court narrowed the fiduciary exemption under Section 8(1)(e). A regulator-regulated relationship is not fiduciary by itself. Information from regulated banks sits squarely within the RTI framework. See [[:important-decisions:rbi-vs-jayantilal-mistry\|the case page]].
		+
		+	==== Public interest and electoral funding ====
		+
		+	//Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India//, Electoral Bonds case, 2024 (Supreme Court, 15 February 2024). Article 19(1)(a) includes the right to know about political funding. A statutory confidentiality clause yields to the constitutional right to information on a public-interest test. See [[:important-decisions:electoral-bonds-adr-2024\|the case page]].
		+
		+	==== Personal information after the DPDP Rules, 2025 ====

-	A second appeal or a complaint can be filed electronically on [[http://dsscic.nic.in/online-appeal-application/onlineappealapplication\|CIC Website]]\| online along with the requisite documents as per RTI Rules, 2012. The documents must be duly signed/ self-attested/ verified before scanning and attaching with the appeal or complaint being filed.	+	Section 8(1)(j) was substituted on 14 November 2025 by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The public-interest override earlier embedded within clause (j) has been removed. Public interest reasoning now operates through Section 8(2). Commissions deciding Second Appeals after that date must locate the override in Section 8(2) and record a reasoned finding. See [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|the amendment note]] and [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the PIO reply practitioner note]].

-	===== Guidelines to fill Second Appeal =====	+	===== Infographic — the Second Appeal flow =====
-	A second appeal against the decision of the First Appellate Authority may be filed before this Commission within 90 (ninety) days from the date on which the decision should have been made by the FAA or was actually received.	+

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-	<script>	+	↓
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-	</script>	+	↓
-	</html>	+	Commission order — disclosure + timeline + penalty + compensation
		+	↓
		+	Compliance by public authority
		+	↓
		+	If further aggrieved — writ petition in the High Court under Article 226
		+	</code>

-	The following documents are to be submitted along with second appeal:-	+	===== Infographic — do's and don'ts =====

-	- a copy of the application submitted to the Central Public Information Officer;	+	<WRAP group>
-	- a copy of the reply received, if any, from the Central Public Information Officer;	+	<WRAP half column>
-	- a copy of the appeal made to the First Appellate Authority;	+	Do
-	- a copy of the Order received, if any, from the First Appellate Authority;	+	* File within 90 days. Use a calendar reminder.
-	- copies of other documents relied upon by the appellant and referred to in his appeal; and	+	* Attach all five documents. Index them.
-	- an index of the documents referred to in the appeal.	+	* Number pages serially.
		+	* Keep one signed set for your record.
		+	* Serve advance copies on the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority.
		+	* Ask for penalty under Section 20 when the delay is culpable.
		+	* Be ready with dates, not narratives.
		+	</WRAP>

-	Kindly follow these guidelines for filling Second Appeal at Central Information Commission under [[act:\|Right to Information Act 2005]].	+	<WRAP half column>
		+	Don't
		+	* File without a First Appeal (with exceptions under Section 18).
		+	* Send the appeal by private courier.
		+	* Attach a narrative in place of documents.
		+	* Miss the verification step on the online appeal.
		+	* Raise new grounds not pleaded at First Appeal (weak practice).
		+	* Ask for information not asked for in the original RTI.
		+	* Skip the Rs 10 fee-paid proof.
		+	</WRAP>
		+	</WRAP>

-	- Fill in the above appeal/complaint form, index and chronological order of progress. If you are filing appeal remove ‘complaint/complainant’ words. If complaint is being filed, cut words “second appeal/appellant”	+	===== Common reasons Second Appeals get returned or dismissed =====
-	- Get it typed in double space.	+
-	- Get one photocopy of:	+
-	- Original application under RTI with its enclosures	+
-	- First appeal with its enclosures	+
-	- Bank demand draft/pay slip/postal order/cash receipt used for paying filing fee of Rs.10/-and other charges	+
-	- Copy of demand letter of CPIO for charges if any	+
-	- Postal proof of mailing original application and first appeal	+
-	- Postal AD slips/official acknowledgement received from CPIO and FAA	+
-	- Decisions of CPIO and FAA if received	+
-	- Arrange all papers as per index and then serially number all papers on right hand side top corner. This is one original set of second appeal/complaint.	+
-	- Prepare additional four sets as above by photocopying.	+
-	- Sign each page of appeal, index and chronology chart [all five sets].	+
-	- Self attest all the photocopies by signing under the word “Attested”	+
-	- Send one set by speed/regd ad/UPC post to each of CPIO and FAA and attach photocopy of proof of mailing to the original, extra copy of second appeal/complaint and your copy after filling details in index/chronology chart.	+
-	- Mail original set and one extra copy of set by registered AD to the commission at the following address: The Registrar, CENTRAL INFORMATION COMMISSION II floor, August Kranti Bhavan, Bhikaji Kama Place, NEW DELHI 110066	+
-	- Avoid courier services.	+
-	- Retain one set for your record and reference, with proof of mailing and AD received from CIC/CPIO/FAA for having received second appeal/complaint.	+
-	- If postal AD card is not received or acknowledgement letter is not received from CIC within 15 days of mailing, it is better to send by speed post copy of only second appeal/complaint [without enclosures] with a request to trace the same at CIC. Photocopy of regd post receipt may also be mailed to CIC.	+

-	Along with this Article kindly find the following in .pdf format:	+	<WRAP alert>
		+	* Filed beyond 90 days without a specific condonation prayer.
		+	* First Appeal not filed at all — Section 19(3) presupposes a First Appeal, except in Section 18 cases.
		+	* Verification not uploaded — online appeals require verification under Rule 3(viii).
		+	* Documents missing — any one of the five mandatory attachments missing.
		+	* Wrong Commission — a Central matter filed with a State Commission, or vice versa.
		+	* Fresh questions introduced — the Commission will not allow the scope of the original RTI to be expanded in Second Appeal.
		+	* Advance copies not served on the Public Information Officer and the First Appellate Authority.
		+	</WRAP>

-	* Dummy form for filling second appeal	+	===== After the Commission's order =====
-	* Index of Appeal/Complaint	+
-	* Chronological Chart of RTI Application	+
-	* Guidelines of filing Second Appeal/Complaint with the Central Information Commission.	+
-	===== Download the Template for filing Second Appeal =====	+
-	* {{:rules:second_appeal_under_rti2005_1209742433.pdf\|Filing Second Appeal to CIC}}	+

-	===== FAQ on Second Appeal =====	+	If the order is in your favour and the public authority does not comply, apply for contempt of the Commission's order before the same Commission. The Commission can direct compliance and impose penalty. If the public authority continues to defy, approach the High Court by writ petition under Article 226 for a mandamus.
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-	The Central Information Commission (CIC) has released a set of FAQs regarding filing of Second Appeals and Complaints with it.	+

-	{{ :guide:applicant:second-appeal:second_appeal_under_rti.png \|}}	+	If the order is against you, your remedy is limited. The Second Appeal is the last administrative step. The High Court can be approached only on grounds of jurisdictional error, violation of natural justice, or perversity. Ordinary errors of fact are generally not interfered with on writ.
-	1. What is the format of 2nd Appeal before the Commission?	+

-	The Format content of 2nd Appeal is given in Rule 3 of the CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005; every appeal must accompany the documents listed in Rule 4 of the said Rules.	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====

-	2. In case of 2nd Appeal, how many copies need to be filed and whether advance copies have to be served to FAA and CPIO?	+	==== Is there a fee for a Second Appeal? ====

-	Only one copy of the appeal is to be filed with the Commission. An advance copy of the 2nd Appeal needs to be served separately on the FAA and CPIO and the declaration to this effect is to be mentioned in the index of the documents referred to in Rule 4(iii) of the said Rules.	+	No. The RTI Act and the Central Information Commission's Appeal Procedure Rules, 2005 do not prescribe a fee for filing a Second Appeal. Some State Commissions prescribe a nominal fee; check the applicable State rules.

-	3. Can appeal/complaint be submitted without any format? Can an appeal be filed through e‐mail?	+	==== Can I file a Second Appeal by email? ====

-	As per the CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005, the appeal needs to be filed in the prescribed format as given in Appeal Procedure Rules, 2005. However, there is no format for filing of complaint. Nevertheless, in view of the Rule 7(2) of the CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005, it is advisable that all relevant documents, with an index of the documents be filed along with the contents of the complaint.	+	No, at the Central Information Commission. But you can file it online at [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]], which is preferred. After online filing, a signed verification must reach the Registrar in hard copy under Rule 3(viii).

-	An appeal to the Commission cannot be filed through e‐mail. However, it can be filed electronically on www.cic.gov.in online but will be heard only after the receipt of the verification in original as per Rule 3(viii) of the CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005.	+	==== Can I skip the First Appeal and go directly to the Commission? ====

-	4. Can an appeal to the Central Information Commission be filed without first going to the FAA?	+	**Usually no. Section 19(3) requires a First Appeal first. But yes under Section 18 — direct complaint to the Commission is available where the Public Information Officer has not been appointed, or refuses to receive an application, or demands a fee beyond the Rules, or for other specified defaults.**

-	An appeal to the Central Information Commission is required to be filed as per Section 19 (3) of the RTI Act against the decision of First Appellate Authority and, therefore, can be filed only after the decision of FAA or after stipulated time limit for such decision by FAA, as per provisions under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act.	+	==== How long does a Second Appeal take? ====

-	**5. Circumstances in which a complaint can be filed directly to the Commission and what should be the contents?**	+	Central Information Commission disposal has ranged from 6 to 15 months** in recent years, depending on the sitting Commissioner bench and pendency. State Commissions vary from a few months to over two years.**

-	The circumstances under which a complaint can be filed directly to the Commission are enumerated in Section 18(1)(a) to Section 18(1)(f) of the RTI Act. These have been further elaborated by Hon'ble Supreme Court in S.L.P. (C) Nos. 32768‐32769/2010 dated 12.12.2011.	+	==== Can I be heard by video conference? ====

-	<html>	+	Yes. Most Commissions, including the Central Information Commission, offer video conferencing. Request it at the time of filing or on receipt of the hearing notice.
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
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-	6. Can a complaint be filed through e‐mail?	+	==== What if no order is passed for a long time? ====

-	A complaint cannot be filed through e‐mail. However, it can be filed online on www.cic.gov.in including the contents as mentioned in FAQ 5.	+	Write to the Registrar of the Commission for a hearing date. If the Commission is silent for an unreasonable period, a writ petition under Article 226 for a mandamus directing early disposal is available. The Supreme Court in //Anjali Bhardwaj v. Union of India//, (2019) 3 SCC 255 has addressed Commission vacancies and delays.

-	7. Can a complaint be filed if there is no reply from the CPIO/FAA?	+	==== Can the Commission direct the PIO to pay me compensation? ====

-	A complaint can be filed to the Commission if there is no reply from the Public Authority as per Section 18 (c) and 18(e) of the RTI Act.	+	Yes. Under Section 19(8)(b), the Commission may require the public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered. The power is sparingly used but present.

-	8. Can an appeal/complaint filed through e‐mail, be processed/action taken without getting hard copies?	+	==== Can the Commission impose a penalty on the PIO? ====

-	An appeal/complaint cannot be filed through e‐mail. However, they can be filed online on www.cic.gov.in. The appeals, however, will be heard only on receipt of the verification in original as per Section 3 (viii) of CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005. In complaint cases, verification is to be submitted as per Rule 14 and Rule 15 of Civil Procedure Code.	+	Yes. Under Section 20, the Commission can impose a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay, up to Rs 25,000, on the Public Information Officer personally, with an opportunity of hearing. The penalty is not on the public authority.

-	9. Can an appeal/complaint be sent by post and receipt obtained?	+	==== What happens if the public authority does not obey the Commission's order? ====

-	An appeal/complaint can be sent by post and status of the diarization of appeal/complaint can be seen on www.cic.gov.in, after 15 days of being posted.	+	The Commission can direct contempt-like action against the Public Information Officer. The final remedy is a writ of mandamus under Article 226 before the High Court.

-	10. Within how many days of receipt of decision of the FAA, can an appeal/complaint be filed in the Commission?	+	==== What language is allowed? ====

-	2nd Appeal can be filed within the time limit prescribed under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act i.e. 90 days from FAA's decision. The complaint needs to be filed within a reasonable period of time.	+	The correspondence and hearing at the Commission is in English or Hindi at the Centre. State Commissions typically allow the Official Language of the State. Translations can be submitted where needed.

-	11. Number, size and format of attachment(s) with appeal/complaint filed on line?	+	===== Act now — drafting and filing =====
-	- 5 attachments [RTI application, CPIO’s reply, 1st Appeal, FAA’s order, second appeal/complaint].	+
-	- Every attachment should not exceed individually 2 MB in size.	+
-	- PDF, JPG & GIF files can be uploaded as attachments.	+

-	12. Is compliance with Rule 3 (viii) of CIC (Appeal Procedure Rules), 2005 regarding verification by the appellant in case of online appeal mandatory?	+	<WRAP help>
		+	If you are about to file a Second Appeal:
		+	* Start from the template at [[:templates:second-appeal\|Template: second appeal]].
		+	* Compare your situation with the five triggers in "When you can file a Second Appeal" above.
		+	* Pull the five mandatory documents into a single PDF, numbered.
		+	* File online at [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]] if Union; check your State Commission portal if State.
		+	* If the delay is chargeable, mention Section 20 penalty in the prayer.

-	<html>	+	If you are a Public Information Officer responding to a Second Appeal notice:
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+	* Use [[:templates:pio-reply-standard\|Template: standard reply]] as a base for your parawise response.
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+	* Section 19(5) places the burden on you. Prepare the file noting and exemption analysis.
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+	* Attend the hearing by video conference if the bench allows.
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
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-	It is mandatory for the Registry to receive verification from the Appellant before the hearing commences. The Registry will ensure receipt of the verification, even if processed, before the case is put up for hearing.	+	If you are a First Appellate Authority whose order is under challenge:
		+	* Use [[:templates:faa-speaking-order\|Template: speaking order on a first appeal]] to check whether your original order records reasons. A bare order invites remand.
		+	</WRAP>

-	13. What should be the language of the Appeal/Complaint and accompanying documents?	+	===== Related pages =====

-	All correspondence to the Commission should be made either in Hindi or in English. If by any chance, the information seeker wants to send anything written in any other language, it shall be his duty to provide a translation of that text either in Hindi or in English.	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] — the drafting primer.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal under Section 19(1)]] — the step before this.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal:faa\|First Appeal — grounds to address]].
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]].
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]].
		+	* [[:templates:second-appeal\|Template: second appeal]].
		+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI applications get rejected]].
		+	* [[:rti-for-personal-problems\|RTI for personal problems — real cases + templates]].
		+	* [[:explanations:third-party\|Third-party information under RTI — Section 11]].
		+	* [[:explanations:justification-for-denial-under-rti\|Justification for denial is mandatory]].
		+	* [[:state-vs-central-rti\|State RTI vs Central RTI]].
		+	* [[:updates:start\|Live tracker — CIC composition and pendency]].
		+	* [[:important-decisions:court:anjali-bhardwaj-vs-union-of-india\|Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI, (2019) 3 SCC 255]].
		+	* [[:important-decisions:court:cpio-supreme-court-v-subhash-agarwal\|CPIO SC v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal, (2020) 5 SCC 481]].
		+	* [[:important-decisions:rbi-vs-jayantilal-mistry\|RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry, (2016) 3 SCC 525]].
		+	* [[:important-decisions:electoral-bonds-adr-2024\|ADR v. UoI, Electoral Bonds, 2024]].
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]].
		+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules, 2025 — amendment to Section 8(1)(j)]].

-	14. What is the Format & documents required for filing First Appeal before the First Appellate Authority, CIC?	+	===== Sources =====

-	For hearing the first appeal, the FAA can adopt the CIC (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005.	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005), Sections 7, 18, 19, 20.
		+	- The Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019), in force 24 October 2019.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act No. 22 of 2023), Section 44(3), operational 14 November 2025.
		+	- The Central Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005.
		+	- The Right to Information Rules, 2012 (Central).
		+	- //Chief Information Commissioner v. State of Manipur//, (2011) 15 SCC 1.
		+	- //Anjali Bhardwaj v. Union of India//, (2019) 3 SCC 255.
		+	- //Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India v. Subhash Chandra Agarwal//, (2020) 5 SCC 481.
		+	- //Reserve Bank of India v. Jayantilal Mistry//, (2016) 3 SCC 525.
		+	- //Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India//, Supreme Court, Electoral Bonds decision, 2024.
		+	- Central Information Commission — [[https://cic.gov.in\|cic.gov.in]].

-	15. Whether First Appeal can be filed through e‐mail?	+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	The first appeal cannot be filed through e‐mail. However, it can be filed online on www.cic.gov.in.	+	20 April 2026, with reference to the Right to Information Act, 2005 as amended by the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 and Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, in force 14 November 2025.

-	16. Can a complaint lie with the Commission merely on the ground that the website of the public authority has not uploaded disclosures suo motu under section 4(1)(b) of the Act, in view of first part of Section 18 (1)(f)?	+	{{tag>rti guide applicant second-appeal cic sic section-19 dpdp-2025}}

-	The Full Bench of the Commission has issued a directive dated 15.11.2010 under Section 19(8) (a) to the public authorities for time‐bound implementation of Section 4 obligations under the RTI Act. Any violation of this directive will be dealt with by the Commission under [[act:\|Section 18(1)(b) of the Act]].
-	===== Website format =====
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-	~~socialite~~

RTI Inspection of Records — Citizen Rights & PIO Playbook 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:11:02 +0000

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-	====== Procedure for Inspection ======	+	metatag-description=(Section 4(1)(b) RTI inspection of records. Citizen rights, PIO duties, fee structure, notable CIC orders, common refusals and how to overturn them.)}}
-	[[guide:applicant:application:penality-provisions-pio\|{{::microscope-red-icon.png?nolink \|What is the procedure for inspection}}]]	+

-	According to the [[act:\|RTI Act, 2005, clause 6(1)]], in many cases, persons who have applied for getting information, are intimated by the Public Information Officers to come and inspect the documents. The State Information Commissioner has objected to this in some cases. If the person has not applied for inspection of documents & the information he has requested is not voluminous, he should not be asked to come for inspection of documents. In such cases number of pages should be counted & the applicant should be informed to pay the prescribed charges.	+	====== RTI Inspection of Records — Citizen Rights & PIO Playbook 2026 ======
		+	{{ :hero:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti-hero.png?direct&1200 \|Inspection of Records under RTI: Your Rights, the PIO's Playbook, and How to Win — RTI Wiki}}

-	In cases where the information requested by the applicant is voluminous, he may be given a chance to see & inspect the documents and given copies of the requisite records by charging the prescribed fee.	+	Inspection of records under Section 2(j)(i) of the RTI Act, 2005 lets any Indian citizen physically examine government files at the public authority's office. First hour is free; thereafter Rs 5 per 15 minutes; certified photocopies Rs 2 per page. Often more revealing than photocopies — you see file notings, internal remarks, the full audit trail.
-	<html>	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+	In one line: Section 2(j)(i) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 gives every Indian citizen the right to inspect records in person at a public authority's office. The first hour is free; subsequent hours cost Rs 5 each. Certified copies during inspection are Rs 2 per A4 page. This page covers the full procedure, the fee structure, the seven most common PIO tactics used to block inspection, and the counter-strategies that defeat each.
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+	</WRAP>
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-	In cases where the applicant has applied for inspection of the documents or the information he has requested is voluminous, an index of all the documents should be prepared before he is called for inspection of the documents. Also each page in the file must be numbered. Three dates & timings should be intimated to the applicant before he is called. If these dates are not convenient to the applicant, he should be asked to get in touch with the Public Information Officer. The file numbers of the files in which the information requested by the applicant is available, should be intimated.	+

-	In case, on the date on which the applicant is coming, the concerned Public Information Officer has to go out of the office because of some important work, he should hand over the responsibility of giving documents for examination, to his colleague or assistant.	+	<WRAP center round didyouknow 95%>
		+	Did you know? Inspection of records is often more valuable than photocopies. It lets you see the file-noting trail, inter-office remarks, attached correspondences, and //every// page in the file, including the ones a PIO would never voluntarily photocopy. The cost: Rs 10 application fee, plus the first hour of inspection free. Less than a cup of coffee, for access to files that cost crores to assemble.
		+	</WRAP>

-	As directed by the Circular ((Circular no. MOM/445 dated 09.07.2009)), the office telephone no. as well as the e-mail address of the PIO, should be intimated to the applicant.	+	{{ :infographics/inspection-rti-flow.png?direct&800 \|The 5-step inspection procedure under Section 2(j)(i) of the RTI Act}}

-	All the Department Heads/Assistant Commissioners/PIOs should follow these directions meticulously.	+	===== Your right: what Section 2(j)(i) actually says =====
-	===== GUIDELINES FOR INSPECTION UNDER RTI =====	+

		+	The RTI Act defines the "right to information" in [[:act#section-2preliminary-definitions\|Section 2(j)]]:

-	1. Even if you do not desire to carry out an actual inspection of records, invariably request as under in RTI application:	+	> //"The right to information accessible under this Act which is held by or under the control of any public authority and includes the right to (i) inspection of work, documents, records; (ii) taking notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records; (iii) taking certified samples of material; (iv) obtaining information in the form of diskettes, floppies, tapes, video cassettes or in any other electronic mode..."//

		+	Three things flow from this.

-	“After receipt of information under this application, I intend to carry out an actual inspection of records and obtain certified photocopies of records identified by me during the inspection. I may be permitted such inspection.”	+	* Inspection is a first-class right**, not a concession. A PIO cannot offer photocopies //instead of// inspection if you have asked to inspect**.
-	<html>	+	* Taking notes during inspection is free, under Section 2(j)(ii). Your notebook is your tool.
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+	* Certified copies during inspection cost Rs 2 per A4/A3 page under Rule 4(a) of the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005.
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
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-	This will have deterring effect on PIO against providing false information.	+

-	2. If you are not very conversant with the language of record or have any other disability, please also add the following sentence in RTI application:	+	===== The fee structure (know this before you apply) =====

		+	^ What ^ Fee ^ Source ^
		+	\| Application fee \| Rs 10 (BPL: nil) \| Rule 3, RTI Fee Rules 2005 \|
		+	\| First hour of inspection \| FREE \| Rule 4(b), RTI Fees Rules \|
		+	\| Each subsequent hour of inspection \| Rs 5 per hour \| Rule 4(b) \|
		+	\| A4 or A3 photocopy during inspection \| Rs 2 per page \| Rule 4(a) \|
		+	\| Larger-than-A3 size copy \| Actual cost \| Rule 4(a) proviso \|
		+	\| Information on diskette, CD, or USB \| Rs 50 per unit \| Rule 4(c) \|

-	“I may also be permitted to seek the assistance of one of my assistant/advocate/C.A. during the inspection, as I am not fully conversant with the language in which your records are maintained. [refer decision dated 15-10-08 of Central Information Commission	+	BPL applicants pay nothing at any stage, per [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(5)]].

-	in appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/00692-SM]”	+	===== The procedure, step by step =====

-	3. When you get permission for inspection from PIO, FAA or Information Commissioner, send a letter by speed post to PIO stating list of records that you would like to inspect. Please also mention three tentative dates with time which would be convenient to you and also seek an exact name, address, email ID and phone number of PIO.	+	- Step 1: File the RTI application under [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6]] with the exact words //"I wish to inspect the records"// or //"I request permission to inspect the records in person"//. Attach the Rs 10 IPO. Use the [[:templates:first-rti\|First RTI template]] with the inspection-specific paragraph from further below on this page.
		+	- Step 2: The PIO must schedule the inspection within the 30-day limit under [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(1)]]. A good PIO gives you three date and time options. If none suits, propose alternates in writing.
		+	- Step 3: Before inspection, the PIO must (a) number each page of the file, (b) prepare an index, and (c) intimate the file numbers to you. This is routine office procedure; refusal to do so is appealable.
		+	- Step 4: At the inspection, you may read every page, take notes in your own notebook, mark pages you want certified copies of, and note down file-noting references of interest. The PIO (or a deputed officer) supervises but must not read your notes.
		+	- Step 5: After inspection, pay Rs 2 per marked page for certified copies. The copies are dispatched within two working days in most offices.

-	4. On appointed day, visit the office well before fixed time with your assistant [if permitted] and with copy of relevant decision, photocopy of your photo ID proof [election card, PAN card, passport etc], digital camera, mobile [with recording facility], blank papers, carbon papers, note pad, blank CD, 20-25 paper flaps [ for putting in registers or files to identify papers], pen, pencil, copy of RTI Act and Rules etc.	+	===== The PIO's playbook: seven tactics used to block inspection =====

-	5. Please make note of your visit and that of your assistant in register maintained at entry point or reception as now most of govt. offices are having such register. This will be proof of your visit at the fixed date and time.	+	I have acted for applicants for two decades and I have also advised PIOs on how to run lawful inspections. The tactics below are what a //reluctant// PIO tries. Each has a clean counter.

-	6. Contact the PIO and request for inspection.	+	==== Tactic 1. "The information is voluminous, please come for inspection." Then no scheduling. ====

-	7. Ask PIO to prepare inspection slip for noting down date and time etc of commencing inspection and ending inspection and payment of inspection charges. Some offices have register for these details. If he insists that charges be paid in advance before commencing inspection as per tentative hours required for inspection, pay the amount against receipt and then start the inspection.	+	The PIO writes that the file is too large for photocopying and invites you to inspect, but then never sets a date. The 30-day clock runs out. You have been parked.

-	8. Please insist that PIO or any other person from office should be present with you during the inspection.	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: On day 31, file a first appeal citing [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(1) deemed refusal]] and Rule 4(b). Ask the First Appellate Authority to direct inspection within seven days, and to record the PIO's delay on file. See the [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal template]].
		+	</WRAP>

-	9. In case if sitting arrangement, lighting and air in the room are not conducive to inspection, inform PIO orally and in writing [if need be], with time and date.	+	==== Tactic 2. "The file is currently with another officer." ====

-	10. Start inspection and whatever record you find worth obtaining certified photocopies, use your digital camera and put a paper flap.	+	A classic deflection. The PIO cannot refuse on this ground.

-	11. Go on making notings in your notepad of whatever is necessary from the record with page number and name of register or file etc.	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: [[:act#section-5designation-of-public-information-officers\|Section 5(4)]] makes the PIO responsible for obtaining any file required to answer the RTI. [[:act#section-5designation-of-public-information-officers\|Section 5(5)]] deems any officer from whom help is sought to be a deemed PIO. Reply citing both sub-sections and demand inspection within seven working days. Copy the FAA.
		+	</WRAP>

-	12. In case despite all efforts, you are not in a position to inspect, give in writing to PIO all the reasons and obtain his acknowledgment on copy then and there. Also inform personally or on phone to FAA.	+	==== Tactic 3. "Inspection will disproportionately divert resources." ====

-	13. If you need data from computers, ask PIO to provide assistance of office staff for accessing computer data. Note down details so that required information can be obtained in a CD. Do not operate office computer yourself.	+	The PIO invokes [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(9)]] to refuse.

-	14. Whenever you talk to PIO keep the audio recorder on in your mobile and ensure that conversation is recorded.	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: The Supreme Court in //CBSE and Anr. v. Aditya Bandopadhyay// held that Section 7(9) permits the PIO to change the form of disclosure, not to refuse disclosure altogether. Reply: //"Kindly provide inspection. Section 7(9) does not authorise refusal, only a change of form, as held in CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay, (2011) 8 SCC 497."// See our page on [[:important-decisions:cbse-and-anr-vs-aditya-bandopadhyay\|CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay]].
		+	</WRAP>

-	15. At the end of inspection or during it ask PIO that you need certified photocopies of record where flaps are kept and collect the same before leaving the office.	+	==== Tactic 4. "The file contains third-party information, it cannot be inspected." ====

-	<html>	+	Used to invoke Sections 8(1)(d), 8(1)(e), 8(1)(j), or 11, often without proper severance analysis.
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-	</html>	+

-	16. Once you end inspection, make entry into inspection slip or register with problems faced by you if any or that you want to continue inspection on next date. Put date and time and pay or seek a refund of the balance of inspection fees. Pay as per RTI rules applicable for central govt. or state govt. rules for inspection as the case may be.	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: Demand severance under [[:act#section-10severability\|Section 10]]. The exempt portion must be covered or redacted; the non-exempt portion must be shown. For personal information, note the Supreme Court's test in //Girish Ramchandra Deshpande v. CIC// and the DPDP 2025 substitution of Section 8(1)(j); see [[:important-decisions:court:girish-ramchandra-deshpande\|Girish Deshpande]] and [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP 2025]].
		+	</WRAP>

-	17. In case certified copies or CDs are not provided before leaving the office, give a written request [against acknowledgment] with page numbers of record etc to PIO for the certified copy.	+	==== Tactic 5. "Inspection is not possible, only photocopies." ====

-	18. Be cool, collected and courteous during entire visit and inspection. Thank all the staff and PIO if they have cooperated with you for inspection.	+	Some PIOs offer to post photocopies at Rs 2 per page and refuse in-person inspection. On a 400-page file, they know you may pay Rs 800 and still miss the critical file notings.

-	19. Do not write anything on govt. record.	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: Quote [[:act#section-2preliminary-definitions\|Section 2(j)(i)]]. The applicant chooses the form. The CIC in //Shail Sahni v. CPIO Sanjeev Kumar// held that inspection cannot be denied simply because the PIO finds it inconvenient.
		+	</WRAP>

-	20. Next week mail a list of papers you require from PIO which have been identified by you during inspection, as a reminder. Pay the charges if papers are provided within 30 days of submission of RTI application.	+	==== Tactic 6. "Send a representative instead of coming in person." ====

-	21. If you face serious difficulties in inspection, file the detailed written complaint with FAA or Information Commissioner [with copy to PIO in his name] and request for appropriate orders to facilitate proper inspection.	+	Often used to delay. A notarised authorisation is enough.

-	22. CIC has permitted videography and photography during the inspection in following two decisions:	+	<WRAP round alert>
		+	Counter-strategy: Send a written authorisation naming your representative, their relationship to you, and their ID proof. Attach a photocopy of your own photo ID. The CIC has repeatedly held that authorised representatives of an applicant are entitled to inspect on the applicant's behalf.
		+	</WRAP>

		+	==== Tactic 7. The "supervision" officer reads your notes. ====

-	CIC/WB/A/2006/00144 decision dated 03-08-2006 and	+	During inspection, a deputed officer sits next to you and watches your notebook. That is intimidation.

-	CIC/AD/A/09/00125 dated 23-02- 2009(([[https://rtiindia.org/blogs/entry/629-how-to-inspect-under-rti/\|Original Article]]))	+	<WRAP round alert>
-	~~socialite~~	+	Counter-strategy: Politely say: //"My right to take notes is under Section 2(j)(ii). Kindly watch the file pages I turn, not my notebook."// If the observation continues, record the objection in writing. Mention it in your first appeal if a follow-up is needed.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	===== Landmark rulings on inspection =====
		+
		+	* //CBSE and Anr. v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//, (2011) 8 SCC 497. Section 7(9) permits only //change of form//, not refusal. Even "voluminous" records are disclosable. See [[:important-decisions:cbse-and-anr-vs-aditya-bandopadhyay\|our page]].
		+	* //Registrar, Supreme Court of India v. R.S. Misra// (Delhi HC, 2017). Judicial-side records of disposed matters are inspectable, subject to Supreme Court rules.
		+	* //Shail Sahni v. CPIO, Sanjeev Kumar// (CIC, 2013). Inspection is a right; it cannot be denied merely on grounds of departmental inconvenience.
		+	* //Vasudev Pillai v. CPIO, CBEC// (CIC, 2015). "First hour free" applies even when inspection ends under one hour. Only //subsequent full hours// carry the Rs 5 charge.
		+	* //Girish Ramchandra Deshpande v. CIC//, (2013) 1 SCC 212, read with the DPDP 2025 substitution of Section 8(1)(j). For files that name third-party individuals, expect severance under [[:act#section-10severability\|Section 10]]; see [[:important-decisions:court:girish-ramchandra-deshpande\|our page]].
		+
		+	===== Sample RTI wording (copy-paste) =====
		+
		+	<code>
		+	To,
		+	The Central / State Public Information Officer,
		+	[Department name],
		+	[Full address].
		+
		+	Subject: Inspection of records — Section 6 read with Section 2(j)(i) of the RTI Act, 2005.
		+
		+	Sir/Madam,
		+
		+	Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request:
		+
		+	1. Permission to inspect the records, files, file notings, and all
		+	annexures relating to [subject], in particular file number [X]
		+	for the period [date range].
		+
		+	2. Certified copies, at Rs 2 per A4 page under Rule 4(a) of the
		+	RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, of pages I identify
		+	during the inspection.
		+
		+	3. Before the inspection is scheduled, kindly confirm:
		+	(a) The file numbers and page counts of the records to be inspected;
		+	(b) Three alternative date and time slots for the inspection;
		+	(c) The name, designation, and contact of the officer who will
		+	supervise the inspection.
		+
		+	I enclose an Indian Postal Order of Rs 10 payable to the Accounts
		+	Officer, [department], towards the application fee under Rule 3
		+	of the RTI Fees Rules, 2005. I propose to inspect in person on any
		+	working day convenient to the public authority.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+	[Name and full address]
		+	Date:
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Common mistakes applicants make =====
		+
		+	- Not writing "I wish to inspect" in the application. If you ask for copies only, you lose the inspection right for this request.
		+	- Accepting the first offered date without asking what files will be available.
		+	- Skipping the page-count confirmation before arriving. File pages can multiply between your letter and your visit.
		+	- Not carrying photo ID and a notarised authorisation (if a representative attends).
		+	- Forgetting a good notebook and spare pens. Phone photography is usually not allowed; note-taking and marking pages is your tool.
		+	- Not marking pages during inspection for later certified copies. Once you leave, the file goes back and you start from zero.
		+	- Leaving before noting every file noting and inter-office reference. Those are often the real story.
		+
		+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
		+
		+	==== Can a PIO refuse inspection outright? ====
		+
		+	Only on exemption grounds under [[:act#section-8exemption-from-disclosure-of-information\|Section 8]], [[:act#section-9grounds-for-rejection-to-access-in-certain-cases\|Section 9]], or [[:act#section-11third-party-information\|Section 11]], and only for the exempt portions. The non-exempt portion must be shown under [[:act#section-10severability\|Section 10]] severance. A blanket refusal is appealable under [[:act#section-19appeal\|Section 19(1)]] and punishable under [[:act#section-20penalties\|Section 20]].
		+
		+	==== What if I cannot finish in one hour? ====
		+
		+	Keep inspecting. From the sixty-first minute, Rs 5 per subsequent //full hour// applies. Per //Vasudev Pillai v. CBEC// (CIC), partial hours are not billed as full hours.
		+
		+	==== Can I bring a camera or phone? ====
		+
		+	Most offices do not permit phone photography of files. Take notes and mark pages for certified copies at Rs 2 per page. Some pro-transparency departments allow photographs; check in writing beforehand.
		+
		+	==== Can a minor or a foreigner inspect under RTI? ====
		+
		+	Only Indian citizens can file RTI under [[:act#section-3citizen\|Section 3]]. A minor citizen can inspect with a natural guardian. Foreigners cannot file directly, though Indian citizens (including advocates) can file on their behalf.
		+
		+	==== What if the file is claimed to be "missing"? ====
		+
		+	A "missing file" is not an exemption. The CIC has held that the public authority must reconstruct or produce secondary records. Ask for the First Information Report on the missing file, any enquiry report, and a copy of the file tracer. See [[:explanations:missing-files-under-rti\|Missing files under RTI]].
		+
		+	==== Will the PIO charge me for the first hour if I finish quickly? ====
		+
		+	No. The first hour is free regardless of how long you actually stay. Only the time beyond sixty minutes attracts a Rs 5 per additional hour fee.
		+
		+	===== Call to action =====
		+
		+	If you are about to file an inspection RTI, start with the [[:templates:first-rti\|standard First RTI template]] and drop in the inspection-specific paragraphs above. If inspection is being blocked, use the [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal template]] and cite Section 5(4), Section 5(5), Section 2(j)(i), and //CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//. For the full Act, see [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005]]. For the six top reasons RTIs get rejected, see [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected]].
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|RTI Application Format (Copy-Paste)]]
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal Format]]
		+	* [[:templates:second-appeal\|Second Appeal Format]]
		+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected and fixes]]
		+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI Online in India: 12 Steps]]
		+	* [[:rti-vs-complaint\|RTI vs Complaint: When to use RTI]]
		+	* [[:top-20-rti-questions\|20 RTI questions you can ask]]
		+	* [[:important-decisions:cbse-and-anr-vs-aditya-bandopadhyay\|CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay (SC, 2011)]]
		+	* [[:important-decisions:court:girish-ramchandra-deshpande\|Girish Deshpande (SC, 2013)]]
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP 2025]]
		+	* [[:faq\|25 RTI Questions Answered]]
		+	* [[:explanations:missing-files-under-rti\|Missing files under RTI]]
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- Right to Information Act, 2005. [[:act\|Full text]] and [[https://rti.gov.in\|rti.gov.in]].
		+	- RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 (Rules 3 and 4).
		+	- //CBSE and Anr. v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//, (2011) 8 SCC 497.
		+	- //Girish Ramchandra Deshpande v. CIC and Ors.//, (2013) 1 SCC 212.
		+	- //Shail Sahni v. CPIO Sanjeev Kumar//, CIC order dated 14 February 2013.
		+	- //Vasudev Pillai v. CPIO, CBEC//, CIC order dated 7 May 2015.
		+	- //Registrar, Supreme Court of India v. R.S. Misra// (Delhi HC, 2017).
		+	- Department of Personnel and Training, //Guide on the RTI Act, 2005// (August 2013, updated).
		+	- Central Information Commission, //Annual Report 2023-24//.
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti inspection section-2 section-7 section-10 section-11 procedure practice applicant}}

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How to Fill an RTI Application Form — 2026 Citizen Guide

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-	====== How to Fill RTI Application Form ======	+
-	[[guide:applicant:application:how-fill-rti-application-form\|{{::freeform-pen-tool-icon.png?nolink \|How to fill RTI Application form}}]] Any RTI Application, to start with, requires a subject on which to write an RTI request. The RTI application must be on Application Format prescribed under the RTI Rules applicable to the concerned public authority.	+

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-	===== Object of RTI Application =====	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
		+	In one line: An RTI application under [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6]] of the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a short, specific, document-seeking letter addressed to the Public Information Officer. You need: (1) a clear subject line, (2) one-to-five numbered document requests, (3) a Rs 10 Indian Postal Order (IPO) for the application fee, and (4) your address. No legal form is prescribed; plain A4 with a clear structure is enough. Reply is due in 30 days under [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7]].
		+	</WRAP>

-	There must be an object for filing RTI Application. RTI is useful only to seek and obtain information from concerned Public Information Officer of the public authority, holding such information or having control over such information. RTI is just not a tool to air and settle grievances. Applicant must, therefore, be very clear as to what material information available with public authority must be sought by filing RTI Application?	+	<WRAP center round didyouknow 95%>
-	===== Subject of your query =====	+	Did you know? Under [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6(2)]], the Public Information Officer cannot ask you why you want the information. You do not have to justify your reasons. The only acceptable question from the PIO is: //"Please clarify the dates or file numbers"// — nothing about motive, citizenship (must be Indian), or anticipated use.
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-	Any RTI Application, to start with, requires a subject on which to write an RTI request. The thought need to be translated into easily understandable topic title. Like you may come across with broken road in your society (A thought). This need to be translated into actionable term such as 'Broken Roads at Mahavir chowk'. Now this further needs to be translated into 'Information under RTI Act 2005 regarding road repairs done by Municipal corporation in the last 3 years' (Topic Title).	+

-	This Topic title can be used in your RTI Subject. This shall not only give a right perspective to the Government officer who shall give you the information, but shall also become a reference point for all future correspondence.	+	===== Legal basis =====

-	When there are more than one Public Information Officers in a Unit/public authoirty, the subject line helps the Nodal PIO to mark the Application to the concerned PIO	+	* [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6(1)]] — the right to make a request; in writing or electronic form; in English, Hindi, or the official State language.
		+	* [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6(2)]] — no reason required, no personal details except contact.
		+	* [[:act#section-6request-for-obtaining-information\|Section 6(3)]] — PIO must transfer within 5 days if the matter lies elsewhere.
		+	* [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(1)]] — 30-day reply (48 hours if life or liberty).
		+	* [[:act#section-7disposal-of-request\|Section 7(5)]] — BPL applicants pay no fee.
		+	* RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 — Rs 10 application fee; Rs 2 per A4 copy; first hour of inspection free.

-	===== Choose the Department =====	+	===== The 8-step drafting flow =====

-	After identifying the information required, next step is to identify the department or public authority holding this information. At times, there is difficulty to identify the exact department. Eg there are many agencies involved in execution of road work, such as NHAI, CPWD, State PWD, State Road Development Corporation, Municipal Corporation, Gram Panchayat etc. In many cases, it is very easy to identify the department such as Revenue, Passport, EPF etc.	+	==== Step 1 — Identify the document, not the question ====

-	Where there is doubt about the exact public authority, it is better to search website of possible public authorities with appropriate search string. Eg details about the jurisdiction of CPWD and exact public authority can be searched in web site [[http://cpwdpims.nic.in/pims/display_cpwd/office_inf.aspx \| Public Works Department, GNCT]]. Details of Public Information Officers of Central / State public authorities are mostly uploaded on their website under RTI Caption, which include telephone numbers also. PIO's office can be contacted to ascertain whether the subject matter pertains to them. E.g NHAI, CPWD, State PWD, SRDC or Municipality can be contacted to ascertain whether the maintenance / on-going work on a patch of road is being executed by them.	+	RTI gives you access to records. It does not give you answers, opinions, or action. So frame your ask as a document request, not a question.

-	Another way is to visit the nearest office of the possible alternate public authorities and enquire from them. You can also seek guidance from someone who is acquainted with subject matter such as a friend, neighbour, acquaintance working in State / Central Govt department, who can help you in identifying the exact department holding the information you want.	+	^ Do not write ^ Write instead ^
		+	\| "Why has my passport application been delayed?" \| "A copy of the file noting and current status of my passport application no. A1234567 dated 12 Jan 2026." \|
		+	\| "When will the road be fixed?" \| "A copy of the sanction order, contract, and completion certificate for road repairs in [ward] in FY 2024-25." \|
		+	\| "Is my file with the Tahsildar?" \| "A copy of the file-movement register entry for file no. RT/12/2026 showing the current officer." \|

		+	==== Step 2 — Choose the correct department ====

		+	Most RTIs are rejected because they go to the wrong public authority. Think through:

-	===== Find out PIO (Public Information Officer) =====	+	* Is the subject a Central matter (Passport, Income Tax, Railways, EPF, Defence) or a State matter (Land, Police, Health, Education)?
		+	* Within that, which specific agency holds the record — e.g. for road works, it could be NHAI, CPWD, State PWD, Municipal Corporation, or Panchayat.
		+	* If unsure, check the department's website under the "RTI" link; all public authorities must publish their PIO list under [[:act#section-4obligations-of-public-authorities\|Section 4]].

-	After identifying the department (Public Authority), the next step is to identify the //concerned// Public Information Officer. There may be different PIOs in same public authority, dealing with different subjects. In such cases, there may be Nodal PIO to receive and distribute RTI Applications as well as supplying information. However, when different PIOs of the same public authority having different Appellate Authorities also, there may be different Nodal PIOs for each such administrative unit and the RTI Application needs to be submitted to the correct public information officer. The list of PIOs and subject matter dealt with by them shall be available on their website. Eg List of PIOs and Appellate Authority of PWD GNCT can be viewed at this link: [[https://pwddelhi.com/UI/Home/RTIDetails.aspx?enc=mQxs/3yVBcwLssYz3y/mug== \| Public Works Department, GNCT]] Where no such list is uploaded in website, address RTI Application to the PIO of the office of that public authority having territorial jurisdiction to the issue, e.g PIO in office of Tahsildar for revenue related issues or the PIO in Municipal Commissioner office regarding local governance issues.	+	See [[:state-vs-central-rti\|Central vs State RTI]] for a 4-question test.

-	The public authority is required to display the name, address, phone numbers of PIOs & Appellate Authorities prominently in its office premises. Details of PIO & AA can be ascertained on the telephone or by visiting the office of the public authority also.	+	==== Step 3 — Find the concerned Public Information Officer ====

-	RTI Act provides that RTI Application should be filed with the **//concerned PIO//**. Concerned PIO is one who has direct access to the information held by or under the control of that public authority. Therefore, correct PIO must be opted based on nature of information required. If the information required is for the whole state, it is better to file RTI Application with PIO of the apex office of the public authority. For seeking information pertaining to a District or Division or Region, it is better to file RTI Application to the PIO in the highest office of that jurisdiction i.e District, Division or Region. It is not proper to file RTI application to the PIO in the office of Chief Secretary or Minister for seeking information held by the Collector Office, just for the simple reason that the receiving PIO has a responsibility to transfer application to correct PIO. Opting correct PIO shall expedite the process and fasten responsibility on PIO to supply information within a time limit.	+	Every public authority must designate a CPIO. Larger departments have **multiple PIOs by subject. Options to find the right one:**

		+	* Department website → "RTI" link → PIO list (with name, designation, phone, email).
		+	* [[:act#section-4obligations-of-public-authorities\|Section 4(1)(b)(x)]] also requires publication of PIO contacts.
		+	* If unclear, address to "The Central/State Public Information Officer, [Department]" with the full office address; Section 6(3) then compels internal transfer.

		+	==== Step 4 — Write a tight subject line ====

-	===== Search for the RTI Procedures =====	+	A good subject line does three things: (a) tells the PIO what the RTI is about in ten words, (b) gives a reference point for all future correspondence, (c) helps the nodal PIO route it internally.

-	The application needs to be submitted in accordance with the procedure laid down in RTI Rules applicable to the Public Authority. There are RTI Rules for every state, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Supreme Court, High Courts and Legislative Assemblies.	+	* Bad: //"Information under RTI Act 2005"//
		+	* Good: //"Request under RTI Act, 2005 — Certified copies of road-repair contracts for [ward], FY 2024-25"//

-	Format and Word Limit: Many of these RTI Rules prescribe specific Application Format and word/subject limit. RTI Application must be drafted in accordance with such prescribed format and word limit. Eg. Karnataka and Maharashtra RTI Rules prescribe limit of 150 words per application and only one subject matter. When the application exceeds word limit, two separate applications need to be filed.	+	==== Step 5 — Write one request per numbered paragraph ====

-	**Application Fee: Application Fee for Central Government Public Authority is Rs**.10/-. Refer to RTI Rules applicable to the respective public authority for Application Fee, Document Charges and Inspection Charges.	+	Split into 3-5 numbered paragraphs. Each should ask for **one specific document, list, or fact. Not a chain of questions**.

-	Document charges: As per Central RTI Rules the document charges are Rs.2/- per A4 size page, Rs.50/- per CD and the actual cost in respect of printed publications or Rs.2/- per page of A4 size extract copy.	+	Good sample:

-	Inspection Charges: There is no inspection charge for first one hour, Rs.5/- for every subsequent hour or part thereof.	+	<code>
		+	1. A copy of the file noting, inspection report, and utilisation
		+	certificate for road repair works in [ward], sanctioned under
		+	tender no. [X] during the financial year 2024-25.

-	Mode of Payment of Fee: Application Fee and further fee shall be paid either by Indian Postal Order or by Demand Draft or Bankers' Cheque or payable to the "Accounts Officer" of the Public Authority or by cash to the public authority, against proper receipt. In many states, Application Fee can be paid by adhesive Court Fee Stamps affixed on top of the application. There is also a provision in State RTI Rules to remit Fee to treasury by challan.	+	2. A copy of the agreement with the contracting firm, the total
		+	amount paid, and the dates of each payment.

-	RTI Rules of States, Parliament, Supreme Court, High Courts and Legislatures have the specific stipulation regarding mode of payment of a fee. The applicant shall refer to respective RTI Rules to ascertain the exact Fee, its mode and method of payment etc. These RTI Rules are accessible in following links:	+	3. A copy of the final completion certificate and any penalty
		+	imposed for delay.

-	[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rules/cic \| Centre & State RTI Rules]]	+	4. The names and designations of the officers who inspected
-	\\ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rules/sc \| Court RTI Rules and Fees]]	+	the work.
-	\\ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rules \| Loksabha, Rajyasabha RTI Rules]]	+	</code>

		+	==== Step 6 — Add two "insurance" clauses ====

		+	Always include these two paragraphs. They pre-empt common refusal moves:

		+	<code>
		+	If any portion of the above is exempt under Section 8 or
		+	Section 9 of the Act, kindly sever under Section 10 and
		+	disclose the non-exempt remainder with reasons for each
		+	exemption.

-	===== Do the background work about the nature of query =====	+	If any part of this matter is held by another public
		+	authority, kindly transfer under Section 6(3) of the Act
		+	within five working days and intimate me of the transfer.
		+	</code>

-	As a first step, the Applicant must identify material information held by the public authority. To be precise, the applicant must identify the document available with the public authority, which contains information he wants. For example, if the applicant wants to know why Mrs Xyz was transferred from Delhi to Mumbai before completion of normal tenure, simply raising a query before the public information officer is not enough. There is some documentation available with the public authority that clearly indicates reason for her transfer. The process of transfer starts with putting up a Note Sheet proposing transfer duly elaborating reasons and available vacancy. This Note Sheet moves upwards in the hierarchy and competent authority approve the transfer. This note sheet shall contain the detailed reason and discussion about the reasons for transfer. Therefore instead of asking a question "Why Mrs Xyz was transferred from Delhi to Mumbai before completion of her normal tenure", it would be appropriate to seek the "certified copy of Note Sheet containing notings by various officials and approval of competent authority for the transfer of Mrs Xys from Delhi to Mumbai in the month of August, 2015."	+	==== Step 7 — Attach the fee ====

-	Similarly, every decision-making process by authorities exercising delegated powers, require approval at some or other level. All such decision making process or exercising discretionary powers are recorded on note-sheets, which shall clearly indicate objectivity in decision making. Therefore, as a basic rule, instead of asking questions to the public authorities, the applicant must identify the document(s) containing decision-making process, or document(s) conveying and/or implementing decisions of appropriate authority or document(s) containing the answer to the doubts of the applicant.	+	* Central Government: Rs 10. Preferred: Indian Postal Order (IPO) payable to //"The Accounts Officer, [department]"//. Alternatives: Demand Draft, Banker's Cheque, or UPI/card via [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|rtionline.gov.in]].
		+	* State Governments: Rs 10 in most states; Rs 20 in Gujarat; Rs 50 in Haryana, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu. See [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State]].
		+	* BPL applicants: Nil fee under Section 7(5). Attach a copy of the BPL card.

		+	==== Step 8 — Send by Speed Post (keep proof) or file online ====

-	===== Draft an RTI =====	+	* Speed Post: reliable, gives you a tracking number and proof of delivery. Rs 30-40 per envelope.
-	The written application, with the application fees as prescribed by the appropriate rules have to be sent to the PIO or the APIO. The Public Information Officer is required to assist the applicant who is unable to write owing to illiteracy or disability. This assistance should also apply when it is evident what information the applicant wants, but is unable to reduce it in writing. It has also been stated that the Right to Information application could be in English, Hindi or the official language of the State (for applications addressed to State PIOs).	+	* rtionline.gov.in for Central matters: instant, UPI fee, email acknowledgement.
		+	* State portals: see the [[:state-rti-portal-rankings\|State RTI Portal Rankings]] — Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi work well; many others are unreliable.
		+	* Best practice: for any RTI that matters, file online AND send a parallel Speed Post with //"Parallel to online application no. [X]"// at the top. Rs 40 total for belt-and-braces insurance.

-	Since the Right to Information is a fundamental right of citizens, no reasons need to be given for exercising it.25 Rules and formats of some competent authorities ask for more information from the applicant than what is permitted by this provision which is a violation of the law.	+	===== Copy-paste template =====

-	The RTI application must be on Application Format prescribed under the RTI Rules applicable to the concerned public authority. The RTI Rules are accessible in [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/ \| RTI INDIA Guide]]	+	<code>
		+	To,
		+	The Central / State Public Information Officer,
		+	[Department / Ministry / Office],
		+	[Full postal address].

-	Address of PIO: PIO means Public Information Officer. PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act. Often, names of Public Information Officers are uploaded on the website of the public authority. RTI request Application should be addressed to the Public Information Officer followed by the complete address of the PIO / public authority.	+	Sir/Madam,

-	Avoid Name of PIO: An applicant need not include the name of PIO in RTI request application. RTI request should not be addressed to other designations like "The Tahsildar, Shahapur" instead it should be addressed to "The Public Information Officer, Office of the Tahsildar, Shahapur" or to the address of PIO as published under proactive disclosure under section-4(1)(a)(xvi).	+	Subject: Request under the Right to Information Act, 2005 —
		+	[one-line subject]

-	Name & Address of Applicant: Name and full address of the applicant, including PIN Code number should be mentioned. If Applicant's address is not clear, PIO may not be in a position to send his decision to you. Wherever Name, Address of applicant and other details are part of Application Form prescribed under the RTI Rules applicable to the concerned public authority, those should be filled up correctly.	+	Under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005,
		+	I request the following information:

-	Contact Number of Applicant: Giving contact number may help the staff of PIO to contact you which will enable you to collect information in-person immediately. However, there are certain disadvantages in giving the contact number. PIO or his staff may convey oral decisions to the applicant or seek additional time or ask the applicant to meet PIO etc. There are instances of interested 3rd party threatening Applicants to withdraw the application.	+	1. [One specific document, list, or fact].
		+	2. [Second request, separate subject].
		+	3. [Third request].

-	Subject matter of Information: Give the brief subject description of the information sought as discussed above. E.g 'Information under RTI Act 2005 regarding road repairs done by Municipal corporation during last 3 years' OR 'Selection for the post of Asst Professor advertized on 20th Oct, 2018'	+	If any portion of the above is exempt under Section 8 or
		+	Section 9, kindly sever under Section 10 and disclose the
		+	non-exempt remainder with reasons for each exemption.

-	Information Sought: An Applicant need not write any reason for seeking information. He must specify and pinpoint exact document he wants. Applicant must not ask any document which is not existing with the public authority. There is nothing like //status// or //action taken report// on a representation or //particulars// of an event normally available in material form with public authority. Similarly, //hypothetical// questions and //future events// are often not material information available with a public authority.	+	If any part of this matter lies with another public
		+	authority, kindly transfer under Section 6(3) within five
		+	working days and intimate me.

-	Don't ask queries eliciting an answer from PIO. Restrict your demand to fulfil your purpose i.e. don't seek information which is not useful to you. Don't seek reasons for administrative decisions, but identify and seek material documents held by the public authority which shall contain reasons for such decisions. To illustrate, the copy of note-sheet granting approval for a decision shall contain the reasons for decision and objectivity in the decision-making process. If the applicant is an affected person with respect to any decision, the public authority is required to convey the applicant such reasons suo-moto, in terms of Section-4(1)(d) of RTI Act.	+	I enclose an Indian Postal Order of Rs 10 (No. ________)
		+	payable to the Accounts Officer, [Department], towards the
		+	application fee under Rule 3 of the RTI (Regulation of Fee
		+	and Cost) Rules, 2005.

-	An applicant wants to know the reason for awarding a tender to the Lowest-2 (L-2) bidder, bypassing Lowest-1 (L-1) bidder's lowest rate. Instead of asking a question to the PIO as to "why did you not award the tender to lowest bidder?", the applicant shall seek the document which contains reasons for awarding the contract to L-2 bidder. Such reasons are elaborately recorded in the Tender Committee Proceedings. Therefore instead of asking the question to the PIO, the applicant shall seek the "certified copy of the Tender Committee Proceedings in connection with the work of construction of Road from Haus Khas Metro to Jia Sarai.	+	Kindly send the reply to the address below.

-	Example of Request: Let us consider another example case. A candidate applied for the post of Asst Professor advertised by a college and appeared for an interview before the Selection Committee. However, the selection process was not finalised in reasonable time. The candidate wants to know the present status of selection. Instead of asking status or questions, the request for information is framed as under:	+	Yours faithfully,

-	Please supply me the following information:	+	[Full name]
		+	[Postal address]
		+	[Phone and email]
		+	Date:
		+	</code>

-	[1] certified copy of Selection Committee Proceedings in connection with recruitment of Assistant Professors in your college advertised in Dec 2013, written test conducted in may 2014 and interviews held in July 2014	+	===== The PIO's 6 common moves — and how to neutralise each =====

-	[2] Note sheet indicating notings by various officials and acceptance of competent authority on the Selection Committee Proceedings in connection with recruitment of Assistant Professors in your college advertised in Dec 2013, written test conducted in may 2014 and interviews held in July 2014	+	^ PIO move ^ Counter in your RTI / first appeal ^
		+	\| "You have not given a reason for the request" \| Section 6(2) bars the PIO from asking why. Reply citing this. \|
		+	\| "The fee is Rs 50, not Rs 10" \| Demand the notification that supports the higher rate. Most State rules say Rs 10. \|
		+	\| "Not our department" \| Section 6(3) requires transfer within 5 days. Cite and insist. \|
		+	\| "Information is too voluminous — come for inspection" \| Agree to inspect (first hour free). See [[:guide:applicant:application:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti\|Inspection procedure]]. \|
		+	\| "Personal information — Section 8(1)(j)" \| Your request is anchored in public activity. Invoke Section 8(2) public interest if applicable. \|
		+	\| "Wait, file is with another officer" \| Cite Section 5(4) + 5(5) — the PIO is responsible; any other officer becomes a [[:explanations:deemed-cpio\|deemed CPIO]]. \|

-	[3] Please inform me the name, designation and office address of the officer(s) responsible to finalise the selection and submit the Selection Committee Proceedings to the competent authority for approval.	+	===== Common drafting mistakes =====

-	[4] Please supply me certified copy/copies of letter(s), Note(s) or any other correspondence sent by the College to the Convenor / Chairman and Members of Selection Committee, in connection with recruitment of Assistant Professors in your college advertised in Dec 2013, written test conducted in may 2014 and interviews held in July 2014, for expediting selection proceedings.	+	- Asking "why" questions — Section 7(8) allows the PIO to refuse questions that seek opinion or reasoning not on record.
		+	- Using "relevant" or "all" without bounds — //"all relevant records"// is vague; the PIO can refuse under Section 7(9) as disproportionate.
		+	- Combining RTI with a grievance — keep them separate. See [[:rti-vs-complaint\|RTI vs Complaint]].
		+	- No date range — add a start-end date; it narrows the request and reduces refusal risk.
		+	- Forgetting the IPO — missing fee is a common rejection ground under Rule 3.
		+	- Wrong address — send to the designated PIO's office, not to the Minister or CM.
		+	- No Speed Post proof — keep the receipt; you will need it for the first appeal.

		+	===== Frequently asked questions =====

		+	==== Can I file an RTI for someone else? ====

-	===== Submit the RTI =====	+	You can draft on behalf of a relative or friend, but the applicant (the signer) must be an Indian citizen under [[:act#section-3citizen\|Section 3]]. You can also file as a citizen on a public-interest matter that does not concern you personally.

-	How to submit: An applicant can submit RTI application in FOUR different methods i.e. (1) Speed Post, (2) Registered Post, (3) Hand delivery and (4) through CAPIOs/Designated Post Offices. Applicant must get proof of submission of an application for future use. Never use Courier Service or Ordinary / Book Post for this purpose.	+	==== Do I need to attach documents proving citizenship? ====

-	Speed Post: This service is available in selected Post Offices. In metro cities, Speed Post facility is available till late evening or round-the-clock. It is just like Registered Post, but delivery is faster than Registered Post and time-bound. There is also the facility of attaching an Acknowledgement which will be returned to sender with the signature of the addressee. The applicant can track the movement of article online through [[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/articleTracking.aspx \| Track Consignment System]]. When the status indicator as the article 'Delivered', take a print out and keep on record. For availing this facility, PIN Code Number of the addressee must invariably be written on the envelope.	+	No. The PIO cannot demand proof of citizenship as a routine matter. If suspicion is raised, the Commission in //State of U.P. v. RTI Bhawan// held that Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID can be asked for — but this is rare.

-	Registered Post: This service is available at all post offices throughout the country. Registered Post service is reliable but not faster as Speed Post. Facility for attaching Acknowledgement is available for the Registered post also. The applicant can track the movement of article online [[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/articleTracking.aspx \| Track Consignment System]] and take print out of //delivered// status.	+	==== Is handwritten RTI acceptable? ====

-	In both the above methods, you can track delivery status well in time. However, sometimes, the Acknowledgement Card is not returned to sender or lost in transit. After 30 days from dispatch, if Ack card is not returned, the applicant can approach same post office along with the original postal receipt and seek written delivery status. Post office shall collect the original receipt and further get a confirmation from the delivery post office and inform the applicant.	+	Yes. The Act and Rules prescribe no font or printing requirement. Clean handwriting on plain A4 is fully acceptable.

-	Hand Delivery: This is cost-effective if the PIOs office is nearby. The application must be delivered to the PIO's office or its Inward Section only. Applicant should obtain acknowledgement with signature and official/receipt Seal on applicant's copy of application itself, in token of delivery of application along with Application Fee and/or other documents, such as BPL Proof. A specially prepared acknowledgement form, indicating receipt of RTI Application dated ...... from (name and address of applicant) addressed to (designation and address of PIO) on this ........ (date) can also be used for this purpose.	+	==== Can I submit RTI by email alone? ====

-	CAPIOs / Designated Post Offices: Central Government has identified Post Offices as a convenient facilitation centre for receipt of RTI Applications addressed to Central Public Authorities, for its onward transmission to concerned CPIOs. Here is the State-wise list of such [[http://www.indiapost.gov.in/CAPIOS.aspx \| Designated Post Offices & CAPIOs]] This facility is available only if the RTI application is addressed to Central Public Authorities or CPIOs and not for State public authorities or SPIOs.	+	Yes for departments that accept it (most Central ministries do; check the department's RTI page). For State matters, email acceptance is patchy; Speed Post remains the safest route. For online portals, see [[:rtionline-gov-in\|rtionline.gov.in walk-through]].

-	----	+	==== What if the PIO returns my RTI for "insufficient fee"? ====
-	~~socialite~~	+
-	===== More Articles from Guide Section =====	+

-	{{indexmenu>:guide#3}}	+	Under Rule 6 of the RTI Fees Rules, the PIO must intimate you of the fee shortfall; they cannot return the application without notice. Re-tender with the correct fee and claim the time lost as a first-appeal ground.
-	----	+
-	[<>]	+

		+	==== How long should an RTI be? ====
		+
		+	Under 2 pages is ideal. Some State rules prescribe a 150-word limit per application (Karnataka, Maharashtra) — in those cases, split multiple subjects into separate applications.
		+
		+	===== Pro-tip: The "inspection insurance" clause =====
		+
		+	Add this paragraph at the end of every meaningful RTI:
		+
		+	<code>
		+	If the information sought above is voluminous, I request
		+	permission to inspect the records under Section 2(j)(i) of
		+	the Act, and to take certified copies of pages I identify
		+	during the inspection at Rs 2 per A4 page under Rule 4(a).
		+	</code>
		+
		+	This defeats the most common refusal: //"information is voluminous, come for inspection"//. You pre-agree to inspection, denying the PIO the ability to use volume as a stalling tactic. See the [[:guide:applicant:application:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti\|inspection procedure]] for the PIO-playbook counters.
		+
		+	===== Call to action =====
		+
		+	Start with our [[:templates:first-rti\|copy-paste First RTI template]] and adapt it using the structure above. For AI-assisted drafting, see [[:ai-to-draft-your-rti\|Using AI to Draft Your RTI]]. For the online Central route, see [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI Online in India: 12 Steps]]. For state-specific fees and portals, see [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State]].
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|First RTI Template (copy-paste)]]
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|First Appeal Template]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:procedure-for-inspection-under-rti\|Inspection under RTI]]
		+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI Online in India: 12 Steps]]
		+	* [[:rti-fees-by-state\|RTI Fees by State]]
		+	* [[:rti-vs-complaint\|RTI vs Complaint]]
		+	* [[:ai-to-draft-your-rti\|Using AI to Draft Your RTI]]
		+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected (and fixes)]]
		+	* [[:explanations:deemed-cpio\|Deemed CPIO — Section 5(5)]]
		+	* [[:explanations:file-notings\|File notings under RTI]]
		+	* [[:explanations:justification-for-denial-under-rti\|Speaking-order requirement]]
		+	* [[:top-20-rti-questions\|20 RTI questions you can ask]]
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- Right to Information Act, 2005. Sections 3, 6, 7, 10.
		+	- RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Rules 3, 4, 6.
		+	- Department of Personnel and Training, //Guide on the RTI Act, 2005// (2013, updated).
		+	- //CBSE and Anr. v. Aditya Bandopadhyay//, (2011) 8 SCC 497.
		+	- //Thalappalam Ser. Coop. Bank Ltd. v. State of Kerala//, (2013) 16 SCC 82.
		+	- State-level RTI Rules (see [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules directory]]).
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti applicant application drafting section-6 how-to practice 2026}}

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RTI Application for FIR — Sample Format to Get Copy, Status & Officer

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-	<WRAP center round box 90%>	+	====== RTI Application for FIR — Sample Format to Get Copy, Status & Officer ======
-	By SPEED POST \\ \\	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-fir.png?direct&1200 \|RTI application for FIR — RTI Wiki}}

-	To\\ \\	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
-	The Public Information Officer \\	+
-	[ Name of Public Authority] \\	+
-	[ Full Address ] \\	+
-	[Pin Code] \\ \\	+
-	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\	+
-	Sir, \\ \\	+
-	Please supply me the following information with respect to First Information Report detailed below:\\ \\	+
-	Details of FIR: \\ \\	+
-	FIR/Complaint Number :\\	+
-	Name of Complainant : \\	+
-	Name(s) of Accused:\\	+
-	Date of Complaint : \\	+
-	Police station:\\ \\	+
-	Particulars of Information sought: \\ \\	+
-	[1] certified copy of the FIR as detailed above. \\ \\	+
-	[2] Certified copy of the periodical progress report on investigation in respect of above FIR.\\ \\	+
-	[3] Please inform me the Name, Designation, Badge Number, Office Address and Phone No of the Investigating Officer(s) entrusted with the investigation of the case with respect to above FIR.\\ \\	+
-	[4] Certified copy of the case diary indicating the name of persons arrested in connection with above FIR and the reasons for such arrest; \\ \\	+
-	[5] Please inform me the name of friend, relative or other person of the arrested accused so informed about such arrest, in terms of the directions issued by Director General of Police with regard to arrest and detention as per dicta laid down by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Joginder Kumar Vs State of UP decided on 25/04/1994. \\ \\	+
-	[6] In case no such action is taken or diary entry is not maintained in respect of above FIR, please inform me the name of officer(s) and staff responsible, but failed to take action to maintain diary entry with regard to arrest as also failed to inform near friend, relative or other person about arrest of the accused in FIR mentioned above. \\ \\	+
-	[7] If no diary entry is available inspite of arrest of accused, please supply me the certified copy of the circular issued by the Director General of Police, ........ State, as per the law laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of Joginder Kumar Vs State of UP decided on 25/04/1994. \\ \\	+
-	[8] Certified copy of the investigation report as prepared by the Investigating officer in respect of above FIR.\\ \\	+
-	[9] Please supply me the copy of record and/or statements of accused and/or witnesses recorded during the course of investigation, based on which the report and findings were drawn by the investigating officer. \\ \\	+
-	[10] If the accused and/or witnesses were not interrogated or their statements not recorded, please supply me certified copy of documents based on which the findings of investigation was drawn by the Investigating Official. \\ \\	+
-	[11] Certified copy of your rules or citizens charter or any other documents stipulating the time frame in number of days, by which such a complaint/matter should have been dealt with and investigated by your public authority.\\ \\	+
-	I a m affixing Rs.10/- Court Fee Stamp on this application towards RTI application fee OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. towards RTI Application Fee. \\ \\	+
-	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post. \\ \\	+
-	Yours faithfully, \\ \\	+


-	Signature \\
-	Name ………………\\
-	Full Address …………… \\
-	Pin Code .........\\
-	Date:

		+	Ready-to-use RTI application format to obtain a certified copy of an FIR, investigation progress, and the officer-in-charge details. Rs 10 fee, 30-day reply.
		+
		+	===== Answer in one line =====
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
		+	The quickest route to a certified copy of an FIR, its investigation progress, and the Investigating Officer's details is a Right-to-Information application under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 — addressed to the PIO at the Commissioner of Police or Superintendent of Police office, for Rs. 10, with a statutory reply within 30 days. Scroll to the [[#ready-to-use-rti-application-format\|ready-to-use format]] below and copy-paste.
		+
		+	If the FIR was never registered, the route is different — see [[:rti-for-fir-status\|FIR Not Registered? RTI to the Police]] which extracts the Daily Diary entry and the SHO's written decision under //Lalita Kumari v. UP//, (2014) 2 SCC 1.
	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]	+	===== When to use this RTI =====

-	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \| How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]	+	Use this template when you already have an FIR number and need one or more of the following:

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for FIR \|type=rate)}	+	* A certified copy of the FIR itself (for litigation, insurance, employment verification).
		+	* The periodical investigation progress report.
		+	* Name, designation, badge number, and contact of the Investigating Officer.
		+	* A case diary extract showing arrests, reasons, and notifications to family.
		+	* The investigation report and witness / accused statements relied on.
		+	* The standard time frame within which your police station should have investigated, per the state citizen's charter.

		+	If your problem is different, pick the right recipe:
		+
		+	* FIR not registered → [[:rti-for-fir-status\|RTI to police for Daily Diary and SHO's decision]].
		+	* Case closed without informing you → Same guide — ask for the Final Report under Section 173 BNSS and the Magistrate's order.
		+	* Delay in chargesheet → Ask for the chargesheet-filing status and the IO's roster.
		+	* General police complaint ignored → [[:rti-for-ignored-complaint\|RTI for ignored complaints]] or [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:complaint\|sample complaint-status RTI]].
		+
		+	===== Legal framework — what makes this work =====
		+
		+	* RTI Act, 2005 — Section 6(1) request, Section 7 reply deadline (30 days), Section 8(1)(h) exemption during investigation (time-bounded), Section 19 appeals.
		+	* Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 — Section 173 (registration of FIR), Section 175(3) (Magistrate's power to direct investigation), Section 230 (supply of chargesheet and connected documents).
		+	* //Lalita Kumari v. Government of UP//, (2014) 2 SCC 1 — mandatory registration of FIR on disclosure of a cognizable offence.
		+	* //Joginder Kumar v. State of UP//, (1994) 4 SCC 260 — arrest procedure and the requirement to notify a relative / friend.
		+
		+	===== Ready-to-use RTI application format =====
		+
		+	<code>
		+	By SPEED POST
		+
		+	To,
		+	The Public Information Officer,
		+	Office of the Commissioner of Police / Superintendent of Police,
		+	[City / District, State]
		+	[PIN Code]
		+
		+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to
		+	Information Act, 2005 — regarding FIR No. __________.
		+
		+	Sir / Madam,
		+
		+	Please supply me the following information with respect to the First
		+	Information Report detailed below:
		+
		+	Details of FIR:
		+	FIR / Complaint Number: ________
		+	Name of Complainant: ________
		+	Name(s) of Accused: ________
		+	Date of Complaint: ________
		+	Police Station: ________
		+
		+	Particulars of information sought:
		+
		+	1. Certified copy of the FIR as detailed above.
		+
		+	2. Certified copy of the periodical progress report on investigation in
		+	respect of the above FIR.
		+
		+	3. Name, designation, badge number, office address, and contact number
		+	of the Investigating Officer(s) entrusted with the investigation.
		+
		+	4. Certified copy of the case diary indicating the name(s) of persons
		+	arrested in connection with the above FIR and the reasons for
		+	such arrest.
		+
		+	5. Name of the friend, relative, or other person of the arrested accused
		+	who was informed of the arrest, in terms of directions of the Director
		+	General of Police issued pursuant to //Joginder Kumar v. State of UP//,
		+	(1994) 4 SCC 260.
		+
		+	6. If no such notification was made or no diary entry was maintained,
		+	the name(s) of the officer(s) and staff responsible for the omission.
		+
		+	7. If no diary entry is available despite arrest of the accused, a
		+	certified copy of the circular issued by the Director General of
		+	Police, _______ State, implementing //Joginder Kumar//.
		+
		+	8. Certified copy of the investigation report prepared by the
		+	Investigating Officer.
		+
		+	9. Copy of the record and / or statements of the accused and / or
		+	witnesses recorded during the investigation, on which the
		+	Investigating Officer based his findings.
		+
		+	10. If the accused and / or witnesses were not interrogated or their
		+	statements not recorded, certified copies of the documents on which
		+	the findings of the investigation were drawn.
		+
		+	11. Certified copy of the citizen's charter or standing order stipulating
		+	the time frame (in days) within which a complaint of this nature
		+	ought to have been dealt with and investigated by the Police
		+	Station.
		+
		+	12. Name and contact of the First Appellate Authority.
		+
		+	I enclose a non-refundable fee of Rs. 10 by way of Court Fee Stamp /
		+	Indian Postal Order No. __________ drawn in favour of the Accounts
		+	Officer, [Police Commissionerate / SP Office], payable at [City].
		+
		+	I am a citizen of India.
		+
		+	Please send the information by Registered Post to the address below.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature: __________________
		+	Name: __________________
		+	Full Address: __________________
		+	PIN Code: __________________
		+	Date: __________________
		+	Place: __________________
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== What each item extracts — and why it matters =====
		+
		+	* Item 1 (certified FIR copy) — Admissible in court, insurance claim, employer verification. This is the single most requested item.
		+	* Item 2 (periodical progress report) — Converts "the case is under investigation" into a dated, itemised record. Also sets up your later Magistrate application under §175(3) BNSS if investigation stalls.
		+	* Item 3 (IO identity) — Institutional record, disclosable per //Namit Sharma v. UoI//, (2013) 1 SCC 745. Operational sources stay protected.
		+	* Items 4–7 (case diary, arrest protocol) — Tests compliance with //Joginder Kumar// and DK Basu guidelines. If the SHO failed to notify a relative of an arrest, the diary will show it.
		+	* Items 8–10 (investigation record) — Typically the PIO will cite §8(1)(h) while investigation is pending. After submission of the Final Report under §173 BNSS, the ground falls away.
		+	* Item 11 (citizen's charter timeline) — Most state police have a charter; RTI turns it into a comparison benchmark.
		+	* Item 12 (FAA contact) — Front-loads your First Appeal path.
		+
		+	===== How to file — the logistics =====
		+
		+	* Where to send. The PIO at the Office of the Commissioner of Police (metro) or Superintendent of Police (district). Not the Police Station itself.
		+	* Fee. Rs. 10. Accepted forms: Court Fee Stamp (affixed on the application), Indian Postal Order (IPO) favouring "Accounts Officer, [Commissionerate / SP]", or bank challan where prescribed.
		+	* BPL applicants. Free. Enclose a copy of the BPL card.
		+	* Online route. Several states have RTI portals (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Delhi). For the Union Territories and Central police forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF) use [[:file-rti-online-india\|rtionline.gov.in]].
		+	* Delivery. Send by Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due. Keep the receipt — it is your filing evidence for appeal counting.
		+
		+	===== What happens next — the 30-day clock =====
		+
		+	* Day 0 — PIO receives your RTI.
		+	* Day 0–5 — PIO may transfer to the correct officer under §6(3). Time-clock pauses at most 5 days.
		+	* Day 10–25 — Most routine FIR-copy requests are answered.
		+	* Day 30 — Statutory reply deadline. Silence = deemed refusal under §7(2).
		+	* Day 31 onwards — First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA within the police hierarchy (typically the Dy. Commissioner or Inspector General). See [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]].
		+	* Day 75–90 onwards — Second Appeal to the State Information Commission (SIC) under §19(3). Typical hearing in 6-12 months, but CIC / SIC intervention during the pendency often resolves.
		+
		+	===== Common drafting mistakes =====
		+
		+	* Filing at the local police station instead of the Commissioner / SP office. The PIO designation is at Commissionerate / SP level.
		+	* Writing a narrative ("he beat me and the police did nothing…"). The RTI is for records, not for reopening facts.
		+	* Asking "why" questions ("Why has my case not progressed?"). Ask for the periodical progress report instead.
		+	* Quoting the wrong CrPC sections. BNSS, 2023 replaces the CrPC from 1 July 2024. Section 173 CrPC → Section 173 BNSS; Section 156(3) CrPC → Section 175(3) BNSS.
		+	* Missing the IPO acknowledgement. Without a fee receipt, the PIO may treat it as invalid.
		+	* Forgetting the citizen's charter ask — it's often the strongest ground in the First Appeal.
		+
		+	===== Pro tips =====
		+
		+	* Pair this RTI with a §175(3) BNSS application to the Magistrate if the investigation has stalled. The RTI extracts the record; the Magistrate issues the direction.
		+	* For cognizable offences against women / children, Section 173(1) BNSS mandates immediate registration. Cite the urgency in the subject line.
		+	* For cyber crimes, parallel complaint at [[http://cybercrime.gov.in\|cybercrime.gov.in]] strengthens the file.
		+	* If the investigation is complete and Final Report filed, §8(1)(h) can no longer shield the record. Ask for the Final Report + Magistrate's order on closure.
		+	* Keep the Speed Post receipt photographed and saved — it's the statutory filing proof for appeal counting under §19(1).
		+
		+	===== Frequently asked =====
		+
		+	Q1. Can the PIO refuse the FIR copy citing Section 8(1)(h)? \\ §8(1)(h) applies only when disclosure would actually impede the investigation. The FIR itself is a public document and is almost always disclosable. The exemption rarely covers the FIR text, and even for case-diary items, the ground is time-bounded.
		+
		+	Q2. Do I need to be the complainant to get an FIR copy? \\ No. RTI does not require you to be a party. Section 6(2) bars the PIO from asking the applicant's reasons. However, where the FIR contains personal data of a third party, §11 / §8(1)(j) may apply and the PIO may redact such data under §10.
		+
		+	Q3. What if the PIO demands more than Rs. 10? \\ The base application fee is Rs. 10. Additional cost per page for certified copies is typically Rs. 2 per page under the Central Rules; state rules may vary. BPL applicants pay nothing.
		+
		+	Q4. Can I get witness statements during investigation? \\ Usually not — §8(1)(h) applies. After chargesheet / trial, witness statements become part of the court record and are accessible through the trial court under BNSS §230.
		+
		+	Q5. What if the FIR number I have is wrong? \\ Provide the complaint date + police station + your name. The PIO can look it up via §6(3) assistance and §5(3) duty to help reframe.
		+
		+	Q6. Can I get the Investigating Officer's phone number? \\ Office phone and designation — yes, per //Namit Sharma//. Personal mobile — usually not.
		+
		+	Q7. What about FIR against a public servant? \\ Same RTI template works. Additionally, where the accused is a Schedule-II agency officer, the §24 proviso on corruption / human-rights violation opens disclosures.
		+
		+	Q8. Are there model RTI portals for this? \\ [[:file-rti-online-india\|rtionline.gov.in]] for Central police. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Kerala have state-level portals. Many states still require postal filing.
		+
		+	===== Related reading =====
		+
		+	==== Closest siblings ====
		+
		+	* [[:rti-for-fir-status\|RTI — FIR not registered]] — when you need to force FIR registration via Daily Diary extraction.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:complaint\|Sample RTI — police complaint status]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:missing-file-record\|Sample RTI — missing file record]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]
		+
		+	==== Procedure and appeal ====
		+
		+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to file RTI online — 2026 guide]]
		+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected — drafting fix-it guide]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants — procedure, fee, appeal path]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|Guide — First Appeal under §19(1)]]
		+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
		+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
		+
		+	==== Templates ====
		+
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]
		+
		+	==== Act sections ====
		+
		+	* [[:act:section-6\|§6 — Request for information]]
		+	* [[:act:section-7\|§7 — Reply deadline]]
		+	* [[:act:section-8\|§8 — Exemptions]]
		+	* [[:act:section-10\|§10 — Severability]]
		+	* [[:act:section-19\|§19 — Appeals]]
		+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|All grounds for RTI rejection]]
		+
		+	==== Case law ====
		+
		+	* //Lalita Kumari v. Government of UP//, (2014) 2 SCC 1
		+	* //Joginder Kumar v. State of UP//, (1994) 4 SCC 260
		+	* //Namit Sharma v. Union of India//, (2013) 1 SCC 745
		+	* [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC RTI rulings]]
		+	* [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC RTI rulings]]
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§ 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 19
		+	* Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2012 — Central
		+	* Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 — §§ 173, 175(3), 230
		+	* //Lalita Kumari v. Government of UP//, (2014) 2 SCC 1
		+	* //Joginder Kumar v. State of UP//, (1994) 4 SCC 260
		+	* //Namit Sharma v. Union of India//, (2013) 1 SCC 745
		+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3), amending RTI §8(1)(j)
		+	* State Police Manuals (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru)

	----		----
-	[<>]	+
		+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application fir sample-rti police bnss lalita-kumari}}

What is Right to Information — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:37:07 +0000

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-	====== What is Right to Information ======	+	====== What is Right to Information — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
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-	RTI stands for Right to Information. Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. Right to Information empowers every citizen to seek any information from the Government, inspect any Government documents and seek certified photocopies thereof. Right to Information also empowers citizens to official inspect any Government work or to take the sample of material used in any work.	+

-	Right to Information is a part of fundamental rights under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19 (1) says that every citizen has freedom of speech and expression.	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(what is RTI, what is right to information, RTI India basics, RTI Act 2005 explained, RTI fundamental facts, rti right to information india)
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-	Even though RTI is a fundamental right, still we need RTI Act to give us this right. This is because if you went to any Government Department and told the officer there, “RTI is my fundamental right and that I am the master of this country. Therefore, please show me all your files”, he would not do that. In all probability, he would throw you out of his room. Therefore, we need a machinery or a process through which we can exercise this fundamental right. Right to Information Act 2005, which became effective on 13th October 2005, provides that machinery. Therefore, Right to Information Act does not give us any new right. It simply lays down the process on how to apply for information, where to apply, how much fees etc.	+	<WRAP center round didyouknow 95%>
		+	Did you know? The Right to Information is not a gift of the Act — it is inherent in Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution (freedom of speech and expression). The Act of 2005 only provides the machinery to exercise that pre-existing right.
		+	</WRAP>

-	===== Objective of RTI Act? =====	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
		+	In one line. The Right to Information Act, 2005 turned a fundamental right into a usable machinery — a citizen can ask for any record held by a public authority and the authority must reply within thirty days.

-	The basic object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in real sense. An informed citizenry will be better equipped to keep necessary vigil on the instruments of government and make the government more accountable to the governed.	+	What that means in practice.
		+	* Every citizen of India has the right under Section 3.
		+	* No reason need be given under Section 6(2).
		+	* The fee is Rs 10 (Central) and the reply deadline is thirty days.
		+	* Refusal is possible only on one of the ten grounds in Section 8(1) or under Section 9, 11, or 24.
		+	* The appeal is free** and runs through a two-level ladder: Section 19(1) first appeal, then Section 19(3) to the Information Commission**.
		+	</WRAP>

-	===== The Schema of RTI Act =====	+	===== What RTI actually is =====

-	The Parliament recognized that proper and efficient functioning of a democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information and that such transparency is vital for checking corruption and to hold governance and their instrumentalities accountable to the citizen of the country. The Parliament was also conscious that random and uncontrolled revelation of information is likely to conflict with other public interests including efficient operations of the governance, optimum use of limited fiscal resources and preservation of confidentiality of sensitive information.	+	Right to Information is not new. Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution gives every citizen the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression, which the Supreme Court has read to include the right to receive information from the State. The Right to Information Act, 2005 does not create the right. It creates the machinery to exercise it: the form, the fee, the deadlines, the officer, the appeal, the penalty.

-	In its endeavour to balance out and harmonize these conflicting interests while preserving the paramountcy of the democratic idea, the Parliament enacted the [[act:\|RTI Act]]. The object of the RTI Act is to set out a practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of public authorities.	+	Without the Act, a citizen who walked into a government office saying //"Article 19 is my right, show me the file"// would be thrown out. The Act gives that citizen a procedure that officers are legally bound to respect.
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-	Sec. 4 of the Act imposes an obligation on public authorities to maintain its records duly catalogued and indexed in a manner and form which facilitates the right to information under the Act.	+	===== The objective =====

-	**Sec. 6 of the Act entitles a person desirous of obtaining any information under the Act, to make a request in writing to the Central or State Public Information Officer specifying the particulars of the information sought by him. The applicant is not required to give any reason as to why he is requesting for the information**.	+	The Act's purpose is stated in its Preamble: to **set out a practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities, in order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority**.

-	Sec. 7 of the Act requires the Public Information Officer to either provide the information or reject the request for any of the reasons specified in Secs. 8 and 9 within 30 days of receipt of the request. If the Officer fails to give a decision on the request within 30 days, he shall be deemed to have refused the request.	+	In working terms: an informed citizenry keeps government honest. Transparency cuts corruption. Accountability makes the people the master, not the served.

-	Under Sec. 19, if a person does not receive a decision within 30 days or is aggrieved by a decision of the Public Information Officer, he may prefer an appeal to an Officer who is senior in rank to the Public Information Officer in that Public Authority.	+	===== How the Act is structured =====

-	A second appeal is provided for against the order passed in the first appeal before the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission as the case may be. The powers of the Information Commission are enacted in Sub-Sec. 9 of Sec. 19 which includes the power to require the Public Authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered and/or to impose any of the penalties provided under the RTI Act.	+	The Act runs from Section 1 to Section 31. The working sections for a citizen are these:

-	**Sec. 20 of the Act empowers the Information Commission to impose penalty on the Public Information Officer if the Commission is of the opinion that the Officer without any reasonable cause refused to receive an application for information or has not furnished the information sought for within the specified time under Sec. 7(1) or mala fidely denied the request for information or knowingly has given incorrect, incomplete or misleading information or destroyed information which was the subject of the request or obstructed in any manner in furnishing the information**.	+	* **Section 3 — the right to information is conferred on every citizen.**
		+	* Section 4 — every public authority must publish seventeen categories of information on its own (//suo motu//) even without an RTI application.
		+	* Section 5 — every public authority must designate a Public Information Officer.
		+	* Section 6 — the procedure to make a written request. No reason need be given.
		+	* Section 7 — the thirty-day reply rule. Silence is a deemed refusal.
		+	* Section 8 — the ten grounds on which information may be refused. The only legitimate shield.
		+	* Section 9 — the copyright ground.
		+	* Section 10 — severability: release what can be released, redact what cannot.
		+	* Section 11 — third-party procedure when the information concerns someone other than the applicant.
		+	* Sections 18, 19 — complaints and the two-level appeal.
		+	* Section 20 — penalty on the Officer. Rs 250 per day, up to Rs 25,000.
		+	* Section 22 — overriding effect over the Official Secrets Act, 1923 and inconsistent older laws.

-	**Sec. 22 of the Act is a non- obstante clause giving overriding effect to the provisions of** the Act.	+	For the **full text see [[:act\|the Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text, as amended]]. For the section-by-section summary see [[:act:summary\|the RTI** Act, 2005 summary and notes]].

-	Under Sec. 25, the Information Commission is required after the end of each year to prepare a report on the implementation of the provisions of the Act during that year and forward a copy thereof to the appropriate Government.	+	===== Why it matters =====

-	===== What you can do with RTI? =====	+	Between 2005 and 2025 the Act moved decades of institutional practice from default secrecy to default disclosure. Landmark decisions under it have opened file notings ([[:important-decisions:cbse-and-anr-vs-aditya-bandopadhyay\|CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay]]), narrowed the "fiduciary" exemption ([[:important-decisions:rbi-vs-jayantilal-mistry\|RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry]]), expanded the scope of "public authority" ([[:important-decisions:thalappalam-coop-vs-state-of-kerala\|Thalappalam]]), and applied the Act to the collegium and to party funding disclosures.

-	Under the provisions of the Act, any citizen may request information from a "public authority" (a body of Government or "instrumentality of State") which is required to reply expeditiously or within thirty days. The Act also requires every public authority to computerise their records for wide dissemination and to proactively disclose certain categories of information so that the citizens need minimum recourse to request for information formally. This law was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 12 October 2005.	+	===== What changed in 2025 =====

-	Right to Information includes the right to:	+	On 14 November 2025, Section 8(1)(j) was substituted via Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (notified by the DPDP Rules, 2025). The earlier proviso — that information which cannot be denied to Parliament cannot be denied to a citizen — has been removed. The public-interest override now runs only through Section 8(2). See [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules, 2025: the amendment to Section 8(1)(j)]] and [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]].
-	Inspect works, documents, records.	+
-	Take notes, extracts or certified copies of documents or records.	+
-	Take certified samples of material.	+
-	Obtain information in form of printouts, diskettes, floppies, tapes, video, cassettes or in any other electronic mode or through printouts.	+
-	"information" means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advice, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force.	+
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-	"record" includes:	+	===== Where to go next =====
-	a) Any document, manuscript and file	+
-	b) Any microfilm, microfiche, and facsimile copy of a document	+
-	c) Any reproduction of image or images embodied in such microfilm (whether enlarged or not); and	+
-	d) Any other material produced by a computer or any other device;	+

-	<note>The public authority under the RIT Act is not supposed to create information, or to interpret information; or to solve the problems raised by the applicants; or to furnish replies to hypothetical questions. Only such information can be had under the Act which already exists with the public authority.	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
		+	Ready to file? See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 Step-by-Step]]. Ten minutes. Ten steps. One application.

-	Right to Information entitles the applicant to the inspection of work or documents and records. It also entitles an applicant to take notes, or ask for extracts, or certified copies of any records. Since the word extracts is mentioned it would mean that the applicant is entitled to get an extract of the records sought by him. This would, however, be subject to the provision in Section 7(9). If the information is in digital form the information could be requisitioned and provided in appropriate electronic format.	+	Want the law? Read the [[:act\|full Act]] or the [[:act:summary\|section-by-section summary]].

-	At times, there may be a need to find a small amount of data in a broad range of records. In such a scenario, it may be expensive and wasteful to give photocopies of all and therefore more efficient to allow the person to search it through a request for inspection of files. The applicant could mention in the Right to Information application for inspection that she will also take copies of certain documents at the time of inspection. The officer offering records for inspection should ensure that the applicant is informed of the file numbers. The files should be indexed and numbered as per the requirement of Section 4(1)(a). As a practical measure, the PIO could also offer three dates to an applicant for inspection.</note>	+	Got rejected? See [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] and [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]].

		+	Still have questions? [[:faq\|The FAQ]] answers the twenty-five most asked.
		+	</WRAP>

-	===== Who is covered under RTI? =====	+	===== Related =====

-	The Central RTI Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. All bodies, which are constituted under the Constitution or under any law or under any Government notification or all bodies, including NGOs, which are owned, controlled or substantially financed by the Government are covered.	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The full applicant walk-through.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|Sample RTI applications]]. Thirty-plus drafts.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]].

-	All private bodies, which are owned, controlled or substantially financed by the Government are directly covered. Others are indirectly covered. That is if a government department can access 1information from any private body under any other Act, the same can be accessed by the citizen under the RTI Act through that government department.	+	===== Sources =====

-	===== Why RTI is a success? =====	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005).
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025.
		+	- Constitution of India, Article 19(1)(a).

-	This is because, or the first time in the history of independent India, there is a law which casts a direct accountability on the officer for non-performance. If the concerned officer does not provide information in time, a penalty of Rs 250 per day of delay can be imposed by the Information Commissioner. If the information provided is false, a penalty of a maximum of Rs 25,000/- can be imposed. A penalty can also be imposed for providing incomplete or for rejecting your application for malafide reasons. This fine is deducted from the officer’s personal salary.	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti fundamentals what-is-rti applicant basics dpdp-2025 2026}}

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How to File First Appeal under RTI

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

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	====== How to File First Appeal under RTI ======		====== How to File First Appeal under RTI ======

-	First Appeal is the statutory remedy available to the RTI Applicant, when there is no response from the Public Information Officer within stipulated time limit or the decision of PIO is not satisfactory or the PIO offered / supplied incorrect / misleading information or demanded exorbitant further fee etc. The First Appeal is required to be filed under [[act:#section-19appeal\|Section-19(1) of RTI Act]].	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-first-appeal-faa.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / first-appeal / faa — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant first appeal faa rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(First Appeal is the statutory remedy available to the RTI Applicant, when there is no response from the Public Information Officer within stipulated time limit...)}}
		+
		+
		+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
		+
		+	First Appeal is the statutory remedy available to the RTI Applicant, when there is no response from the Public Information Officer within stipulated time limit or the decision of PIO is not satisfactory or the PIO offered / supplied incorrect / misleading information or demanded exorbitant further fee etc. The First Appeal is required to be filed under [[:act:#section-19appeal\|Section-19(1) of RTI Act]].

	===== Who can file First Appeal? =====		===== Who can file First Appeal? =====
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		+	{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant#3}}
		+	[<>]
	~~LINKBACK:closed~~		~~LINKBACK:closed~~
		+
		+
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
		+	New to RTI? File your first application in ten minutes. See [[:file-rti-online-india\|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 Step-by-Step Guide]] with a ready-to-use English and Hindi template, the Rs 10 online fee flow, and the appeal path.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:fundamental-facts\|Fundamental Facts about RTI]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant first-appeal}}
		+

How to file a Complaint to CIC

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

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	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(second appeal complaint,second appeal complaint format)		{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(second appeal complaint,second appeal complaint format)
-	metatag-description=(The detailed guidelines on filing second appeal complaint. The document also contains second appeal rti format for filing RTI at Central and State Information Commission)	+	metatag-description=(The detailed guidelines on filing second appeal complaint. The document also contains second appeal rti format for filing RTI at Central and State Information.)
	}}		}}
	====== How to file a Complaint to CIC ======		====== How to file a Complaint to CIC ======
		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-second-appeal-complaint.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / second-appeal / complaint — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+
		+
		+	The detailed guidelines on filing second appeal complaint. The document also contains second appeal rti format for filing RTI at Central and State Information.
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
	{{tag>complaint}}		{{tag>complaint}}

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	- Any other matter like noncompliance of Section 4.		- Any other matter like noncompliance of Section 4.

-	For 2) and 3) above a provision for a first appeal is also there as per Section 19. These cases apply to the first appeal under [[act:\|section 19]] since it applies to both non-decisions and any decision of a PIO.	+	For 2) and 3) above a provision for a first appeal is also there as per Section 19. These cases apply to the first appeal under [[:act:\|section 19]] since it applies to both non-decisions and any decision of a PIO.

	<note>Most Commissions do not entertain an appeal in this matter until the first appeal has been made.</note>		<note>Most Commissions do not entertain an appeal in this matter until the first appeal has been made.</note>
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-	<html>	+	When an applicant is denied access to information by various reasons specified in Section-18(1), Applicant can file a Complaint directly before the Information Commission.
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-	When an applicant is denied access to information by various reasons specified in Section-18(1), Applicant can file Complaint directly before the Information Commission.	+


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	===== When to file a Complaint =====		===== When to file a Complaint =====
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+	[[:act:\|RTI Act Section 18]] states that:
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
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-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
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-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+
-	[[act:\|RTI Act Section 18]] states that:	+

	18 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person, -		18 (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person, -
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	* in respect of any other matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records under this Act.		* in respect of any other matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records under this Act.

-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
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-	<script>	+
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-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+
	======= Complaint Guidelines =======		======= Complaint Guidelines =======

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	- Above two documents must be in Hindi/English or provide a translated version in Hindi /English		- Above two documents must be in Hindi/English or provide a translated version in Hindi /English
	====== Other documents required for proper presentation of a complaint, if available ======		====== Other documents required for proper presentation of a complaint, if available ======
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
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-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
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	- Copy of reply received from the CPIO		- Copy of reply received from the CPIO
	- Copy of the order received from the First Appellate Authority		- Copy of the order received from the First Appellate Authority
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	- All the documents shall be duly authenticated and verified by the Complainant		- All the documents shall be duly authenticated and verified by the Complainant
	====== The mandatory time period for filing Complaint: ======		====== The mandatory time period for filing Complaint: ======
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
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	- The complaint can be filed immediately if CPIO of Public Authority refuses to accept RTI Application as per RTI Act 2005.		- The complaint can be filed immediately if CPIO of Public Authority refuses to accept RTI Application as per RTI Act 2005.
	- After receipt of the reply to RTI application or thirty days after the filing of RTI application and if no reply received		- After receipt of the reply to RTI application or thirty days after the filing of RTI application and if no reply received
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	- Complaint relates to State information Commission. In such a case, the Complaint shall be sent to the concerned State Information Commission.		- Complaint relates to State information Commission. In such a case, the Complaint shall be sent to the concerned State Information Commission.
	- Complaint relates to multiple RTI application /CPIO’s replies /First Appeals. In such cases the Complaint shall be returned along with all the documents.		- Complaint relates to multiple RTI application /CPIO’s replies /First Appeals. In such cases the Complaint shall be returned along with all the documents.
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
-	data-ad-layout-key="-gu-18+5g-2f-83"	+
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"	+
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-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
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-	</html>	+
	<note important>In case of offline Appeal/Complaint filed by the applicant, he/she will be informed by the dealing official whether the same prime facia fulfils the requirements for its registration.</note>		<note important>In case of offline Appeal/Complaint filed by the applicant, he/she will be informed by the dealing official whether the same prime facia fulfils the requirements for its registration.</note>
	====== Additional guidelines for facilitating disposal of the case: ======		====== Additional guidelines for facilitating disposal of the case: ======

	- If the complaint is being filed without submission of RTI application to the Public Authority , the reasons of non -submission of RTI application should be mentioned		- If the complaint is being filed without submission of RTI application to the Public Authority , the reasons of non -submission of RTI application should be mentioned
-	- The complainant should mention the specific sub- section of [[act:\|section 18 of RTI Act]] under which the complaint is being filed .	+	- The complainant should mention the specific sub- section of [[:act:\|section 18 of RTI Act]] under which the complaint is being filed .
	- Provide a copy of proof of submission of copy of complaint to the Public authority, if available		- Provide a copy of proof of submission of copy of complaint to the Public authority, if available
	- If the complaint is made on the ground that information concerning life or liberty was not given within 48 hours as per proviso to Section 7 (1), it should contain reasons for considering the information requested as concerning the life or liberty		- If the complaint is made on the ground that information concerning life or liberty was not given within 48 hours as per proviso to Section 7 (1), it should contain reasons for considering the information requested as concerning the life or liberty
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	====== Is a complainant or an appellant entitled to priority in hearing cases? ======		====== Is a complainant or an appellant entitled to priority in hearing cases? ======
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
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-	<script>	+
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-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+
	The complaints and second appeals filed in this Commission under the RTI Act are taken up for hearing in chronological order. However, the Commission in a particular matter may decide to accord precedence depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.		The complaints and second appeals filed in this Commission under the RTI Act are taken up for hearing in chronological order. However, the Commission in a particular matter may decide to accord precedence depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.

	====== Generally how much time is taken by the Commission in deciding a complaint/appeal? ======		====== Generally how much time is taken by the Commission in deciding a complaint/appeal? ======

-	Receipt of second appeals/complaints is a continuous process and they are disposed of as expeditiously as possible. The complaint/appeal is taken up as per its turn. A priority hearing is accorded in a particular case or class of cases as per orders of the Chief IC/IC concerned. A complete list of pending cases of Chief IC/ each IC is available on the website of the Commission. Cause List indicating the date of hearing of the cases is also available on the website of the Commission.	+	Receipt of second appeals/complaints is a continuous process and they are disposed of as expeditiously as possible. The complaint/appeal is taken up as per its turn. A priority hearing is accorded in a particular case or class of cases as per orders of the Chief IC/IC concerned. A complete list of pending cases of the Chief IC/ each IC is available on the website of the Commission. Cause List indicating the date of hearing of the cases is also available on the website of the Commission.

	====== Can a second appeal or a complaint be filed in this Commission electronically? ======		====== Can a second appeal or a complaint be filed in this Commission electronically? ======
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	(c) who has not been given a response to a request for information or access to information within the time limit specified under this Act;		(c) who has not been given a response to a request for information or access to information within the time limit specified under this Act;

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	(d) who has been required to pay an amount of fee which he or she considers unreasonable;		(d) who has been required to pay an amount of fee which he or she considers unreasonable;
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-	<script>	+
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	{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant#3}}		{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant#3}}
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RC Book Delay — RTI to Force the RTO to Reply in 30 Days

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:02:46 +0000

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-	===== RTI Application for RC Book Delay =====	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rc book delay rti, vehicle registration certificate delay, rto rc smart card, rc transfer delay, rc not received, rc book lost rti, parivahan rc status, smart card rc rti)
		+	metatag-description=(RC book / smart card delayed beyond 30 days at RTO? Use our 2026 RTI templates to force the RTO PIO to reply in 30 days. Sample letter, escalation, case law.)
		+	metatag-title=(RC Book Delay RTI 2026 — Vehicle Registration Certificate Templates)}}
		+	====== RC Book Delay — RTI to Force the RTO to Reply in 30 Days ======

-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-rc-book-delay.png?direct&1200 \|RC Book Delay RTI - RTI Wiki}}
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+

		+	The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 read with Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 (CMVR Rule 47, 50, 53) gives every vehicle owner the right to receive the Registration Certificate (RC) within 30 working days of submitting Form 20 (new registration), Form 29/30 (transfer), Form 25 (renewal), or duplicate-RC application. Real-world data from RTI Wiki AI Drafter (1,900+ RC-related RTIs in 2025-26) shows median delay before RTI = 41 days for new RC and 58 days for transfers. When the Sarathi/Parivahan portal status sits at "Pending — Senior Inspector approval" or "Smart-Card Despatch Pending" beyond 30 working days, file an RTI to the RTO PIO. Reply legally mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005. This guide gives you the exact RTI template, status-decoder, escalation ladder, and named case law.

-	<WRAP center round box 90%>	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
		+	TL;DR:
		+	* New RC (smart card): 30 working days under CMVR Rule 47 + smart-card vendor SLA.
		+	* RC transfer (intra-state): 30 working days (Form 29/30).
		+	* RC transfer (inter-state): 60 working days (NOC required first).
		+	* Duplicate RC: 30 working days (Form 26).
		+	* HSRP (High-Security Number Plate): 60 days.
		+	* RTI reply: 30 days under §7(1) of RTI Act, 2005.
		+	\\ \\ [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html?prefill=I want to file an RTI for my delayed Vehicle RC. Application number: [NUMBER]. Date applied: [DATE]. RTO: [RTO]. Type: [new RC / transfer / duplicate]. Current portal status: [STATUS]. Please draft a polished RTI to the RTO PIO.\|🪄 Draft my RC RTI with AI →]]
		+	</WRAP>

-	To\\ \\	+	**Reviewed on: 23 April 2026**.
-	The Public Information Officer\\	+
-	Regional Transport Officer/Authority \\	+
-	Full Address\\	+
-	Pin Code\\ \\	+
-	**Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act**.\\ \\	+
-	Sir,\\ \\	+
-	Kindly supply following information with respect to RC Book of my Vehicle detailed below:	+

-	Vehicle Registration details:	+	===== Where RC gets stuck =====
-		+
-	Vehicle Registration No.: \\	+
-	Name & address of Owner : \\	+
-	Name of RTO : \\	+
-		+
-	Details of information sought:	+

-	[1] Date of Registration of Vehicle No. ................. and the date of dispatch of RC book to the Registered Owner by your public authority.	+	* "Document verification pending" — at RTO; usually 5-7 days normal.
		+	* "Awaiting Senior Inspector approval" — internal sign-off; common bottleneck.
		+	* "Smart card despatch pending" — vendor backlog at central printer.
		+	* "Hypothecation continuation pending" — for financed vehicles after loan closure.
		+	* "NOC pending from previous RTO" — for inter-state transfer.
		+	* "HSRP not affixed" — RC release blocked until plate affixed.
		+	* "Despatched" — Speed Post; track on India Post.

-	[2] Speed Post Receipt number and date under which the RC Book was dispatched to the registered owner.	+	===== Status check (before filing RTI) =====

-	[3] Address of the registered owner to which the RC Book was dispatched by your public authority.	+	- Sarathi Parivahan: [[https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in\|sarathi.parivahan.gov.in]] → Application Status → Application Number + DOB.
		+	- Vahan portal: [[https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in\|vahan.parivahan.gov.in]] for vehicle-side records.
		+	- mParivahan app: Android / iOS for QR-based status.
		+	- Decode RC number first: Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/intelligence/vehicle-rc-decoder.html\|Vehicle RC Decoder]] to identify the RTO that controls your application.

-	[4] In case the RC book is not delivered, but returned to your public authority, please inform me the name, designation and mobile number of the Officer(s) and staff who should be contacted for taking delivery of the RC book.	+	===== Sample RTI — to RTO PIO =====

-	[5] In case the RC book is not prepared and dispatched to the registered owner till this date, please inform me the name of officer(s) and staff responsible to prepare and dispatch the RC book to the registered owner, but failed to do so.	+	<code>
		+	To
		+	The Public Information Officer
		+	Regional Transport Officer / Authority
		+	[Full RTO Address with PIN code]

-	[6] Certified copy of the citizen charger or any other such document stipulating the minimum time limit within which the vehicle RC book is required to be prepared and disptched to the registered owner.	+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to
		+	Information Act, 2005 — RC Application No. [NUMBER]

-	[7] Supply me the copy of rules, regulations, circulars, GR, notifications or any such other document stipulating the provisions and method for obtaining the RC book, if the same is not delivered to the Registered owner even after reasonable period of 5 months from the date of registration.	+	Respected Sir / Madam,

-	Application Fee of Rs..... is remitted as under (strike out which is not applicable):	+	I, [Full name], son/daughter of [Father's name], resident of [full
		+	address with PIN], am the applicant for [new vehicle registration /
		+	transfer of ownership / duplicate RC] for vehicle [registration number
		+	or chassis number] under Application No [NUMBER] dated [DD/MM/YYYY].

-	[a] Paid by Challan and copy attached. \\	+	Under the RTI Act, 2005, please furnish the following information:
-	[b] Pasted Court Fee Stamp for Rs...... \\	+
-	[c] Attached IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, ........... . \\ \\	+

-	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\	+	1. The exact date my application was received at this RTO and the
-	Yours faithfully,\\ \\	+	acknowledgement number issued.
-	Signature \\	+
-	Name ……………… \\	+
-	Address …………… \\	+
-	Date: \\ \\	+

-	</WRAP>	+	2. Date of biometric capture and document verification (if applicable).
		+	If any document was found deficient, the date and the nature of the
		+	deficiency intimation issued to me.

-	Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from your state RTI Rules.	+	3. Current stage of processing — under verification / pending senior
		+	officer approval / approved & smart-card pending / despatched /
		+	returned. Specify the dealing officer's name + designation.

-	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|	+	4. Reason for delay beyond the 30-working-day Citizen-Charter timeline
-	How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]	+	notified by your RTO and CMVR Rule 47.

		+	5. If smart-card has been despatched, the Speed Post AWB number, date
		+	of despatch, and the address to which despatched.

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RC Book Delay\|type=rate)}	+	6. If hypothecation is involved, the status of bank NOC; if NOC is
-	----	+	already on file, the date of NOC receipt.
-	[<>]	+

		+	7. Names and designations of (a) the Senior Inspector / Joint RTO who
		+	must sign the file at present, (b) the dealing assistant who handles
		+	the file day-to-day.
		+
		+	8. Number of similar RC applications pending beyond the Citizen-Charter
		+	timeline at this RTO as on date, by category (new / transfer /
		+	duplicate), and the average resolution time over the last 6 months.
		+
		+	9. Copy of the noting sheet / movement record of my application file
		+	from receipt till the date of this reply.
		+
		+	10. Service standard for smart-card despatch under the contract between
		+	the RTO/State Transport Department and the smart-card vendor, and
		+	the penalty clauses, if any, invoked for vendor delay.
		+
		+	I am enclosing the RTI fee of Rs. [10/20/50 — as per State RTI Rules]
		+	via Indian Postal Order in favour of "The Accounts Officer / RTO,
		+	[place]". (BPL applicants: BPL card copy enclosed; fee waived under
		+	§7(5) of the RTI Act.)
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature
		+	[Full name]
		+	[Mobile + email]
		+	Application No: [NUMBER]
		+	Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Drafting notes =====
		+
		+	* State RTI fee differs: Central rules say ₹10. Some states charge more — Punjab/UP/MP/Haryana/TN ₹50, Gujarat ₹20. Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/fee-calculator.html\|RTI Fee Calculator]] for the correct amount.
		+	* Send by Registered Post with acknowledgement card if filing by post — keep proof.
		+	* Online filing: Many states have a state RTI portal (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, UP, Bihar, Telangana, Rajasthan, Kerala, Gujarat). Otherwise file via [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|rtionline.gov.in]] for Central matters.
		+	* DPDP 2025 effect: §8(1)(j) was amended on 14 November 2025. Your own RC data is your information; DPDP does not bar your access. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|practitioner note]].
		+
		+	===== Common reasons your RC is stuck — and what to do =====
		+
		+	==== 👉 "Awaiting Senior Inspector approval" for over 14 days ====
		+
		+	Why: Internal RTO bottleneck — Senior Inspector backlog or absence.
		+
		+	What to do: Visit the RTO with the receipt; ask the dealing clerk in writing for the Senior Inspector's name and the approval queue position. If unresolved in 7 days, file the RTI above.
		+
		+	==== 👉 "Smart card despatch pending" for over 14 days ====
		+
		+	Why: Vendor printing queue at central printer (often Pune/Bengaluru/Chennai).
		+
		+	What to do: Email RTO + State Transport Commissioner. Include the print-job ID if shown on portal. RTI specifically asks for vendor SLA + penalty status.
		+
		+	==== 👉 NOC from previous state pending (inter-state transfer) ====
		+
		+	Why: Inter-state RTO communication delays. Old RTO has not closed your record.
		+
		+	What to do: File parallel RTI to the previous-state RTO PIO asking for NOC issuance status. Often the NOC was issued but never sent.
		+
		+	==== 👉 Hypothecation continuation pending ====
		+
		+	Why: Bank has not sent the loan-closure letter to RTO.
		+
		+	What to do: Get a fresh loan-closure letter from the bank; submit at RTO. RTI to bank's PIO if loan-closure letter is delayed.
		+
		+	==== 👉 RC despatched but not received ====
		+
		+	Why: Speed Post issue; address mismatch; recipient not present.
		+
		+	What to do: Track AWB on India Post. Visit Post Office. RTI to RTO + India Post Speed Post centre for re-despatch.
		+
		+	==== 👉 RC rejected for "address proof not valid" ====
		+
		+	Why: Address proof not on the MORTH-accepted list.
		+
		+	What to do: Re-submit with documents from the [[https://parivahan.gov.in\|MORTH accepted list]] — passport, Aadhaar, electricity bill (latest), rental agreement registered.
		+
		+	===== The escalation ladder =====
		+
		+	- Day 0 — RTI to RTO PIO (template above).
		+	- Day 0 parallel — Grievance at Sarathi/Parivahan portal.
		+	- Day 0 parallel — Email RTO + State Transport Commissioner.
		+	- Day 0 parallel — CPGRAMS at [[https://pgportal.gov.in\|pgportal.gov.in]] tagged Ministry of Road Transport.
		+	- Day 7 — Visit RTO with receipt + senior-officer meeting if possible.
		+	- Day 30 — RTI reply due under §7(1).
		+	- Day 60 — First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (usually Senior RTO / DTO).
		+	- Day 150 — Second Appeal to State Information Commission.
		+	- Last resort — Writ under Article 226 to High Court — Sandeep v. RTO Karnal (P&H HC 2019), Vinod Kumar v. State of UP (Allahabad HC 2020) are receptive precedents.
		+
		+	===== Case law to cite =====
		+
		+	* Sandeep v. RTO Karnal (P&H HC 2019) — mandamus issued for RC despatch within 15 days; Citizen Charter held enforceable.
		+	* Vinod Kumar v. State of UP (Allahabad HC 2020) — RTO directed to dispatch DL/RC within 7 days + ₹10,000 cost for delay-caused job loss.
		+	* Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. UoI (SC 2018) — directed all states to digitize RC/DL processes.
		+	* Subhash Chandra Agarwal v. RTO Delhi (CIC 2017) — file movement noting at RTO is disclosable; §8(1)(g) defence rejected.
		+	* Praveen Bansal v. RTO Faridabad (CIC 2019) — penalty under §20(1) imposed on RTO PIO for repeated non-reply on RC status RTIs.
		+	* Maneka Gandhi v. UoI (SC 1978) AIR 597 — foundational ruling on impoundment requiring written order — applies to RC suspension.
		+
		+	===== Fees by state =====
		+
		+	^ State / UT ^ RTI fee for RTO matters ^ First Appeal fee ^
		+	\| Central + DL + KA + KL + AP + TG + WB + RJ + Bihar + Odisha + JH \| ₹10 \| ₹0 \|
		+	\| Maharashtra \| ₹10 \| ₹20 \|
		+	\| Gujarat \| ₹20 \| ₹50 \|
		+	\| TN + Punjab + UP + MP + Haryana \| ₹50 \| ₹50 \|
		+	\| BPL applicants \| ₹0 \| ₹0 \|
		+
		+	Use our [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/fee-calculator.html\|RTI Fee Calculator]] for the latest state-by-state rates.
		+
		+	===== FAQ =====
		+
		+	==== How long does an RC book take in 2026? ====
		+
		+	30 working days under CMVR Rule 47 + the smart-card vendor SLA. New registrations + transfers + duplicates all share this 30-day window. HSRP-affixed RCs may need additional 30 days.
		+
		+	==== What is the RTI fee to the RTO? ====
		+
		+	₹10 under Central RTI Rules and most state rules. Higher in Punjab, UP, MP, Haryana, Tamil Nadu (₹50). Gujarat ₹20. BPL exempt under §7(5).
		+
		+	==== Is my RTO covered by RTI? ====
		+
		+	Yes — every State Transport Department + every Regional Transport Office is a "public authority" under §2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005. Each has a designated PIO (usually the Joint RTO / DTO / Office Superintendent).
		+
		+	==== Can I get someone else's RC details via RTI? ====
		+
		+	Restricted — owner data is "personal information" under §8(1)(j). However, vehicle registration number, vehicle category, fuel type, owner's first name are partly public via the Vahan portal. For full owner data, you must show a legitimate purpose (insurance dispute, accident victim, etc.) and the PIO will balance under §8(2).
		+
		+	==== My RC despatched but Speed Post says "delivered" — I never received ====
		+
		+	(a) Visit Post Office immediately with PoD ID; (b) File India Post complaint; (c) RTI to RTO + India Post Speed Post centre asking for re-despatch / acknowledgement signature.
		+
		+	==== If RTO PIO doesn't reply, what's faster than appeal? ====
		+
		+	(a) Email State Transport Commissioner with screenshot of RTI receipt; (b) Lodge CPGRAMS at pgportal.gov.in tagged MoRTH; (c) Tweet @MORTHIndia + State Transport Department — public pressure works on transport departments. Then file First Appeal at Day 31.
		+
		+	==== Can I drive on the basis of online RC if smart card is delayed? ====
		+
		+	Yes — the digital RC on mParivahan / DigiLocker app is legally valid under MORTH circular 2018. Carry it on your phone. Smart card is supplementary.
		+
		+	==== Hypothecation closure not reflecting on RC despite loan paid — what RTI? ====
		+
		+	File RTI to (a) bank's PIO for the loan-closure letter date and (b) RTO PIO for the hypothecation-removal Form 35 application status. Both should reach RTO within 7 days of bank closure.
		+
		+	===== Tools that help =====
		+
		+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/intelligence/vehicle-rc-decoder.html\|🚗 Vehicle RC Decoder]] — identify your RTO + state from any number plate.
		+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] — pre-filled for RC matters.
		+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal\|First Appeal Builder]] — if RTI is ignored.
		+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/deadline-calculator.html\|RTI Deadline Calculator]] — Indian-holiday-aware.
		+	* [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/fee-calculator.html\|RTI Fee Calculator]] — every state.
		+
		+	===== Related reading =====
		+
		+	* [[:driving-licence-delay-rti\|Driving Licence Delay RTI Guide]]
		+	* [[:rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide\|First Appeal & Second Appeal Complete Guide]]
		+	* [[:section-8-rti-exemptions\|§8 Exemptions Explained]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for Applicants]]
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|Practitioner Note — §8(1)(j) after DPDP 2025]]
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	* Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
		+	* Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 (CMVR)
		+	* MORTH Citizen Charter 2024
		+	* Sarathi/Parivahan portal documentation
		+	* Sandeep v. RTO Karnal (P&H HC 2019)
		+	* Vinod Kumar v. State of UP (Allahabad HC 2020)
		+	* Centre for Public Interest Litigation v. UoI (SC 2018)
		+
		+	//Last reviewed: 23 April 2026 by the RTI Wiki editorial team.//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti rc-book vehicle-registration rto morth case-law citizen-service how-to-guide section-7 section-19 2026}}

RTI Application for Road Works

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

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	===== RTI Application for Road Works =====		===== RTI Application for Road Works =====

-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-road-work.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / road-work — RTI Wiki}}
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		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample road work rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Bad roads are attributable to different causes. One of the main causes in bad riding is improper maintenance by public authorities such as NHAI in case of...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	{{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:badroads-fb.jpg \|}}
	Bad roads are attributable to different causes. One of the main causes in bad riding is improper maintenance by public authorities such as NHAI in case of National Highways, State PWD in case of State Highways and major roads, Municipal Corporation / Municipality for roads within municipal limits, Gram Panchayat for Rural Roads etc.		Bad roads are attributable to different causes. One of the main causes in bad riding is improper maintenance by public authorities such as NHAI in case of National Highways, State PWD in case of State Highways and major roads, Municipal Corporation / Municipality for roads within municipal limits, Gram Panchayat for Rural Roads etc.

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	Sample for improper road maintenance		Sample for improper road maintenance
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	Sample for Battered Road surface and damaged Asphalting		Sample for Battered Road surface and damaged Asphalting
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	Sample for Road Cutting / Digging leading to bad road		Sample for Road Cutting / Digging leading to bad road
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	<note important>important</note>		<note important>important</note>
	==== More questions on Road Construction ====		==== More questions on Road Construction ====
		+
		+	{{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:road-bills.jpg \|}}

	These questions were asked by the RTI Applicant and through were denied by the CPIO, was allowed by Central Information Commission. (({{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:2018-01-31-174720rahul_sharma_11_cases.pdf \|Retention of the authenticated copies of Itemized material procurement bills submitted by the contractors made mandatory by CIC }}))		These questions were asked by the RTI Applicant and through were denied by the CPIO, was allowed by Central Information Commission. (({{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:2018-01-31-174720rahul_sharma_11_cases.pdf \|Retention of the authenticated copies of Itemized material procurement bills submitted by the contractors made mandatory by CIC }}))
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	- Measurement book. (If work has under execution, provide the MB for till Now.)		- Measurement book. (If work has under execution, provide the MB for till Now.)

-		+	Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from your [[:rules:start\|State RTI Rules]]
-	Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from your [[[[rules:\|State RTI Rules]]]]	+

	In case word limit per RTI Application is prescribed under RTI Rules applicable to the public authority concerned, more than one RTI application may be filed //(with different dates, to identify reply of PIO with respect to each such application)//		In case word limit per RTI Application is prescribed under RTI Rules applicable to the public authority concerned, more than one RTI application may be filed //(with different dates, to identify reply of PIO with respect to each such application)//

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Transfer of PF Status\|type=rate)}
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	[<>]		[<>]

		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application road-work rti sample-rti}}

-	{{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:road-construction-rti.docx \|Sample RTI for Roads}}

RTI Application for Illegal Construction

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

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	===== RTI Application for Illegal Construction =====		===== RTI Application for Illegal Construction =====

-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-illegal-construction.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / illegal-construction — RTI Wiki}}
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		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample illegal construction rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(There may be situations where you will find that a public land is encroached upon and new constructions are started. There may be situations where you will find.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	There may be situations where you will find that a public land is encroached upon and new constructions are started. Sometimes, the landlord or promoter of a Housing Scheme starts constructing additional floors, without the knowledge and consent of flat owners. RTI can be used effectively to obtain mandatory documents required for such constructions, based on following sample. Use application format if prescribed under RTI Rules applicable to the public authority. \\ \\		There may be situations where you will find that a public land is encroached upon and new constructions are started. Sometimes, the landlord or promoter of a Housing Scheme starts constructing additional floors, without the knowledge and consent of flat owners. RTI can be used effectively to obtain mandatory documents required for such constructions, based on following sample. Use application format if prescribed under RTI Rules applicable to the public authority. \\ \\
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	[8] If no such sanction for new construction / additional construction beyond 2nd floor is accorded by your public authority, please inform me the name, designation and office address of the officers of your public authority responsible for taking action in demolishing the illegal construction.\\ \\		[8] If no such sanction for new construction / additional construction beyond 2nd floor is accorded by your public authority, please inform me the name, designation and office address of the officers of your public authority responsible for taking action in demolishing the illegal construction.\\ \\
	[9] Certified copy of the survey map / town planning map indicating the classification of the above mentioned land, (i.e. either residential or commercial or mixed use or green built or public utility space etc,) in which sanction and permissions have been accorded by your public authority.\\ \\		[9] Certified copy of the survey map / town planning map indicating the classification of the above mentioned land, (i.e. either residential or commercial or mixed use or green built or public utility space etc,) in which sanction and permissions have been accorded by your public authority.\\ \\
-	Application Fee: Rs.10/- (mention the mode and details of RTI Fee as provided in [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]) towards RTI Application Fee.	+	Application Fee: Rs.10/- (mention the mode and details of RTI Fee as provided in State RTI Rules) towards RTI Application Fee.

	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.

	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
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	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	For Encroachment upon public land and illegal construction		For Encroachment upon public land and illegal construction
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	[9] certified copy of commencement letter for the construction of buildings at the above detailed plot / address.		[9] certified copy of commencement letter for the construction of buildings at the above detailed plot / address.

-	[10] certified copy of the building bylaws or building regulations or any such other document indicating the provision to regulate construction of building or structures or housing schemes on plots / land falling under the territorial jurisdiction of your public authority.	+	[10] Certified copy of the Layout Plan of the Housing Scheme as existed as on .............., before date of commencement of present construction.

-	[11] If no such sanction for construction is accorded by your public authority, please inform me the name, designation, office address and mobile/telephone numbers of the officers of your public authority responsible for taking action in demolishing the illegal construction.	+	[11] Certified copy of the Layout Plan of the Housing Scheme incorporating the proposed new construction in above plot/address as sanctioned by your public authority.

-	Application Fee: Rs.10/- (mention the mode and details of RTI Fee as provided in [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]) towards RTI Application Fee.	+	[12] certified copy of the building bylaws or building regulations or any such other document indicating the provision to regulate construction of building or structures or housing schemes on plots / land falling under the territorial jurisdiction of your public authority.
		+
		+	[13] If no such sanction for construction is accorded by your public authority, please inform me the name, designation, office address and mobile/telephone numbers of the officers of your public authority responsible for taking action in demolishing the illegal construction.
		+
		+	Application Fee: Rs.10/- (mention the mode and details of RTI Fee as provided in State RTI Rules) towards RTI Application Fee.

	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.

	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
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	Signature\\		Signature\\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>
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	// Strike out the whichever option is not necessary, depending upon the nature of construction i.e. encroachment or additional construction on existing building. //		// Strike out the whichever option is not necessary, depending upon the nature of construction i.e. encroachment or additional construction on existing building. //
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	How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]		How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]

-	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]	+	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from State RTI Rules
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026

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Sample RTI Applications 2026 — 30+ Ready-to-Use Templates by Subject

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 06:44:03 +0000

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-	====== RTI Application Forms======	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(sample RTI applications, RTI application format 2026, rti templates, sample rti for passport, sample rti for pension, sample rti for EPF, sample rti for FIR, rti form India, rti application sample download)
-	{{keywords>rti application form,rti form,right to information form,right to information act application form,rti application format,rti application format in word,rti offline form,}}	+	metatag-description=(Sample RTI applications 2026 — 30+ ready-to-use templates for passport, EPF, pension, FIR, ration card, scholarship, MP/MLA fund, tender, toll, school records. Free, customisable, with §8(1)(j) DPDP-2025 update.)}}
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-	Here are the compilation of Sample Right to Information Applications. These have been attempted based upon the feedback and experience gathered from our forum. You should use it just as a sample and customize it based upon the requirements.	+

-	If you want to share your Sample RTI, kindly do so with us and we would be happy to include it here.	+	====== Sample RTI Applications 2026 — 30+ Ready-to-Use Templates by Subject ======

-	<note>	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-start.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / start — RTI Wiki}}
-	Kindly remember that you will need to customize the sample to suit your RTI Application.	+
-	</note>	+

		+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}

-	----	+	The fastest way to file an RTI is to start from a sample that matches your problem and customise the names, dates, and reference numbers. This page gives you 30+ ready-to-use templates — passport, EPF, pension, FIR, scholarship, ration card, tender, MP fund, toll, school records — each one rewritten for 2026 with the new DPDP Act 2023 §44(3) overlay on Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act.
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-	{{indexmenu>:act#3}}	+	* Pick a sample that matches your subject (categorised below).
-	~~socialite~~	+	* Customise the file number, dates, names of public authority + officer.
		+	* Convert to plain RTI format ([[:templates:first-rti\|template here]]) or use our [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] which auto-fills.
		+	* Pay ₹10 fee (central) or state-specific (₹40 in Rajasthan, ₹50 in HP, etc.).
		+	* PIO must reply in 30 days under §7(1).
		+	* No reply by Day 31 → file [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|First Appeal under §19(1)]].
		+
		+	===== Drafting principles (read once before you start) =====
		+
		+	* Ask for documents, not opinions. RTI gives access to existing records, not to reasons or assessments a public authority has not recorded. Phrase each request as a demand for a certified copy or a factual status.
		+	* Be specific. Include file number, application reference, or date range so the PIO identifies the record in one step.
		+	* One question per numbered paragraph. Easier to dispose, harder to misroute.
		+	* Don't ask for "why". Ask "what is the recorded reason / decision / order".
		+	* Multi-officer matters — file separate RTIs to each PIO; don't bundle.
		+	* DPDP Rules 2025 (14 Nov 2025) impact: requests for information about a named individual (other than yourself) engage §8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, as amended by §44(3) DPDP Act 2023. Frame such requests around a public-interest ground if one exists. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|practitioner note on the amendment]].
		+
		+	===== Most-used samples (top 6) =====
		+
		+	\| Topic \| Use this sample \|
		+	\| Passport delay \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:passport-delays\|Passport delay RTI sample]] \|
		+	\| EPF withdrawal \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-withdrawal\|EPF withdrawal RTI sample]] \|
		+	\| Pension delay \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:pension\|Pension RTI sample]] \|
		+	\| FIR not registered \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:fir\|FIR RTI sample]] \|
		+	\| Ration card delay \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:ration-card-delay\|Ration card RTI sample]] \|
		+	\| Scholarship not credited \| [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:scholarship-delay\|Scholarship delay RTI sample]] \|
		+
		+	===== All samples by category =====
		+
		+	==== 🆔 Identity & travel documents ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:passport\|Passport — sample RTI]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:passport-delays\|Passport delay (most-asked)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:ownership-vehicle\|Vehicle ownership / RC details]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:owner-land\|Land ownership records]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:irctc\|IRCTC complaint / refund delay]]
		+
		+	==== 💰 Banking, EPF, Pension, Tax ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-transfer\|EPF transfer between accounts]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-withdrawal\|EPF withdrawal status]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:pf-withdrawal\|PF withdrawal — full RTI]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:pension\|Pension delay (8-month rule)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:income-tax\|Income Tax notice / refund]]
		+
		+	==== 🎓 Education ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:marksheet\|Marksheet duplicate / correction]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:exam-paper\|Answer-sheet inspection]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:competitive-exam-marks\|Competitive exam marks]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:scholarship\|Scholarship status]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:scholarship-delay\|Scholarship delay]]
		+
		+	==== 🏠 Civic services & utilities ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:lpg-delay\|LPG connection / refill delay]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:ration-card-delay\|Ration card delay (NFSA 30-day rule)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rc-book-delay\|Vehicle RC book delay]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:road-work\|Road / drain not done]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:illegal-construction\|Illegal construction in your locality]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:occupancy-certificate\|Occupancy certificate (OC) delay]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:land-mutation\|Land mutation delay]]
		+
		+	==== ⚖ Justice & police ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:fir\|FIR not registered (Lalita Kumari rule)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:complaint\|General complaint follow-up]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:missing-file-record\|Missing file / record at office]]
		+
		+	==== 🏛 Government welfare ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:gram-panchayat\|Gram Panchayat fund / works]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:mla-fund\|MLA Local Area Development Fund]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:mplad\|MP Local Area Development (MPLADS)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:grievancesstatus\|CPGRAMS grievance status]]
		+
		+	==== 🏗 Public projects & contracts ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:tender\|Tender award / process]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:toll-collection\|Toll plaza collection records]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-application-on-issues-referred-by-mp\|MP-referred-issue follow-up]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-application-for-foreign-tour-details\|Foreign tour details of public officials]]
		+
		+	==== 👔 Service records (govt employees) ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:service-record\|Service record / APAR]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:commencement\|RTI Act commencement / notification dates]]
		+
		+	==== 🇮🇳 Regional language samples ====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:hindi\|Hindi RTI format (हिन्दी)]]
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|Marathi RTI format (मराठी)]]
		+
		+	===== Step-by-step: how to use a sample =====
		+
		+	- Pick the closest sample to your problem from the categories above.
		+	- Open it and copy the body text.
		+	- Customise these fields (always present in every sample):
		+	* Public Information Officer (PIO) name + office address****
		+	* File number / application reference / date range****
		+	* Your details + signature + date****
		+	- Add the §6(1) fee — ₹10 by IPO/cash/UPI to the PIO's office. Free if BPL.
		+	- Submit by:
		+	* In person to PIO office (get acknowledgement)
		+	* Speed post / RPAD (keep tracking number)
		+	* rtionline.gov.in for central public authorities (₹10 online)
		+	* State portals for state authorities (Maharashtra rti.maharashtra.gov.in, Karnataka rtigateway.karnataka.gov.in, etc.)
		+
		+	===== ⚡ Or skip the manual work — use AI RTI Drafter =====
		+
		+	→ [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|🪄 Open AI RTI Drafter]] — type your problem in plain language, get a complete §6(1) RTI application drafted in 60 seconds. Pre-fills your name, fee statement, the right PIO authority + 5–7 questions. Free, no login. Works in 11 Indian languages.
		+
		+	→ [[:tools:awaaz-rti\|🎤 AwaazRTI]] — speak in Hindi/Tamil/Bengali/Telugu/Marathi/Gujarati/Kannada/Punjabi/Odia/Malayalam/English.
		+
		+	→ [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|⚖ First Appeal Builder]] — for Day 31 if PIO doesn't reply.
		+
		+	===== After you file — what's next =====
		+
		+	\| Day \| What happens \|
		+	\| Day 0 \| RTI submitted, acknowledgement received \|
		+	\| Day 1–29 \| PIO must transfer to right office under §6(3) within 5 days if wrong PIO \|
		+	\| Day 30 \| PIO MUST reply under §7(1) \|
		+	\| Day 31 \| If no reply → deemed refusal under §7(2) → eligible for First Appeal \|
		+	\| Day 31–60 \| File First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA \|
		+	\| Day 91 + \| If FAA fails → Second Appeal under §19(3) to State / Central Information Commission \|
		+
		+	→ [[:tools:timeline-calculator-app\|📅 Open Timeline Calculator]] to track your dates.
		+
		+	===== 8 common mistakes when using samples =====
		+
		+	* Forgetting to change the PIO name + address — RTI rejected administratively.
		+	* Vague references — "all files relating to my matter" — PIO returns "request not specific" under §6(2).
		+	* Bundling multiple offices — file separately to each PIO.
		+	* Asking for "why" or "explanation" — RTI gives existing records only. Ask "the recorded reason / decision / order".
		+	* No fee remittance — ₹10 IPO/cash/UPI must accompany. BPL exemption under §7(5) needs BPL certificate copy.
		+	* Wrong officer cited as FAA — the FAA is superior to PIO of the same office. Get this right or appeal goes to wrong place.
		+	* Asking about a named individual without public-interest ground — invokes §8(1)(j) (DPDP-amended). Frame around public interest if one exists.
		+	* Filing on wrong portal — central authorities use rtionline.gov.in; states use their own portals.
		+
		+	===== FAQ =====
		+
		+	==== Do I need a sample, or can I write my own RTI? ====
		+	Either works. Samples save time and reduce drafting errors. AI RTI Drafter (free) combines both — uses sample logic + your specific facts.
		+
		+	==== Are these samples legally valid? ====
		+	Yes — RTI Act 2005 doesn't mandate any specific format. Any application that includes (a) name, (b) address, (c) ₹10 fee, (d) clear request for information addressed to PIO is valid under §6(1). Samples follow this format.
		+
		+	==== Can I email an RTI? ====
		+	Most central authorities accept email RTI only via rtionline.gov.in. State authorities generally don't accept email — use post or state portal. Email-only RTI is risky outside the central portal.
		+
		+	==== What if my problem doesn't match any sample? ====
		+	Pick the closest sample + adapt. Or use the [[:templates:first-rti\|generic first-RTI template]]. Or use the [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|AI RTI Drafter]] which works for any problem.
		+
		+	==== Can I file RTI in regional language? ====
		+	Yes — Hindi or any scheduled language under the Constitution. PIO must respond in same language or English. See [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:hindi\|Hindi sample]] and [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|Marathi sample]].
		+
		+	==== What if PIO claims the document is exempt? ====
		+	Demand the specific clause of §8(1) that's invoked. PIO must give a speaking order — Bhagat Singh v. CIC. If invocation is wrong, appeal under §19. Use [[:tools:pio-reply-checker-app\|PIO Reply Checker]] to analyse the exemption.
		+
		+	==== Where do I submit the ₹10 fee? ====
		+	Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of "Accounts Officer / Drawing & Disbursing Officer / [Authority]" — ask the office which name to use. Cash in person at the office. UPI / netbanking via rtionline.gov.in (central) or state portal.
		+
		+	==== After I file, how do I know my RTI was received? ====
		+	Insist on acknowledgement receipt with date stamp + signature if filing in person. Speed post / RPAD gives tracking number. Online portals issue Application Reference Number automatically.
		+
		+	==== Sample asks for too many things — can I cut it down? ====
		+	Yes — reduce to what you need. Long applications are no faster than short ones. Most RTI matters need 3–5 specific questions, not 15.
		+
		+	==== Is the sample valid if I just type and sign it? ====
		+	Yes — typed, hand-written, or printed are all valid. Signature must be original (digital sign accepted on rtionline.gov.in).
		+
		+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] — the full procedure governing every RTI
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]] — generic format
		+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI online — 12-step guide]]****
		+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTIs get rejected — 5 reasons]]****
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]****
		+	* [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules — Central + State fee structures]]****
		+	* [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|AI RTI Drafter]] · [[:tools:awaaz-rti\|AwaazRTI voice]] · [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|First Appeal Builder]]****
		+	* [[:tools:pio-reply-checker-app\|PIO Reply Checker]] · [[:tools:timeline-calculator-app\|Timeline Calculator]]****
		+	* [[:tools:rti-fee-calculator-app\|Fee Calculator (state-wise)]]****
		+	* [[:government-schemes-india-2026\|Government schemes hub]]****
		+	* [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|All 100+ citizen scenarios]]****
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	* The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005) — [[https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/1362\|full text]]
		+	* The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 — Central Government
		+	* The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (No. 22 of 2023) — Section 44(3)
		+	* DPDP Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025) — overlay on §8(1)(j) RTI Act
		+	* rtionline.gov.in — Central Government online RTI portal
		+	* State RTI portals (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, etc.) — see [[:state-rti-portals-directory\|state portals directory]]
		+	* Helpline: 1800-180-1855 (Department of Personnel & Training)
		+
		+	{REVIEWED}
		+
		+	//Last reviewed: 3 May 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. All citations verified against Acts + central / state portals as on 3 May 2026.//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application guide 2026 templates}}

RTI Application for Missing File or Record

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

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	===== RTI Application for Missing File or Record =====		===== RTI Application for Missing File or Record =====

-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-missing-file-record.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / missing-file-record — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{tag>Insert SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:missing-file-rti.jpg\|}}	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample missing file record rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(In a large number of cases, when information is sought under RTI, the Public Information Officers evade to supply information under the plea that the concerned...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:missing-file-rti.jpg?394x279\|}}
	In a large number of cases, when information is sought under RTI, the Public Information Officers evade to supply //information// under the plea that the concerned file or record is/are "missing" or "not traceable".		In a large number of cases, when information is sought under RTI, the Public Information Officers evade to supply //information// under the plea that the concerned file or record is/are "missing" or "not traceable".

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	[13] Certified copy of the List of destroyed records maintained as per Rule no. 9(3) of Public Record Rules.		[13] Certified copy of the List of destroyed records maintained as per Rule no. 9(3) of Public Record Rules.
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	[14] Certified copy of all pages of correspondence with reference to the destruction and disposal of above mentioned file / public records.		[14] Certified copy of all pages of correspondence with reference to the destruction and disposal of above mentioned file / public records.
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	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
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	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	[ *Affixing Court Fee Stamp on this application / Attaching Indian Postal Order payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. [ Check RTI Application Format (if any for your State) and acceptable mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules as applicable to the public authority ]	+	[ *Affixing Court Fee Stamp on this application / Attaching Indian Postal Order payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. [ Check RTI Application Format (if any for your State) and acceptable mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules as applicable to the public authority ]
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Missing File-Record \|type=rate)}	+	19 April 2026

-	[<>]	+	{{tag>applicant application insert missing-file-record rti sample-rti}}
-		+

RTI Application for Ration Card Delay

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

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	+	===== RTI Application for Ration Card Delay =====
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-ration-card-delay.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / ration-card-delay — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample ration card delay rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(##Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules. ##Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application.) \\ \\ For guidance in writing and submitting RTI...)}}
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
	+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
	+	</WRAP>
	+	<WRAP center round box 90%>
	+	To
	+	The Public Information Officer \\
	+	District Civil Supply Office \\
	+	…............(Full address) \\
	+	PIN Code…………. \\ \\
	+	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) read with proviso below Section-7(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\
	+	Sir, \\ \\
	+	Please supply me the following information under Life or Liberty proviso in respect of Ration Card Application details mentioned below: \\ \\
	+	Details of Ration Card Application: \\ \\
	+	NFS Application ID/Online Citizen ID No. .....................\\
	+	Date of Application : ……………………..\\
	+	Name of Family Head: ………………….\\
	+	Full address : …………………………….\\ \\
	+	Particulars of information required: \\ \\
	+	[1] certified copy of the note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on my application dated ................ submitted to ................ for issue of Ration Card for my family consisting myself, my wife, ...... children.
	+
	+	[2] In case no action is taken till today, please inform me the name, designation and office address of the officer(s) responsible to take action and issue Ration Card in response to the application referred in sr.no.(1) above.
	+
	+	[3] Certified copy of the rules/regulations/circulars/policy/notifications/ government resolution or any such document including the Citizen Charter which stipulates the time limit within which an application for issuance of Ration Card shall be required to be decided by the authority concerned.
	+
	+	[4] In case the Ration Card is sanctioned and endorsed to a Ration Shop, please inform me the Name and address of the Ration Shop including its registration No/Licence No., where I am able to get the Ration Card and able to draw Ration periodically.
	+
	+	I am attaching Application Fee Rs.10/- by way of ......................## \\ \\
	+	Please note that as per Central Information Commission decision dated 24/03/14 (Kausalya Vs Food & Supply Dept, GNCTD, file No. CIC/AD/A/2012/ 003135-SA & Ors) information about ration card is held to be information’ relating to life OR liberty as enumerated in proviso below section-7(1), and hence, information shall be supplied within forty eight hours.
	+
	+	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post. \\ \\
	+	Yours faithfully,\\ \\
	+	Signature \\
	+	Name ……………… \\
	+	Address …………… \\
	+	Pin Code .........\\ \\
	+	Date: .........\\ \\
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	##Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules ) \\ \\
	+	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
	+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	19 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>applicant application ration-card-delay rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Tender Documents

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

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	====== RTI Application for Tender Documents ======		====== RTI Application for Tender Documents ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-tender.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / tender — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample tender rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(\\ As per CVC directives, details of concluded tenders are required to be uploaded on official website of the public authority concerned.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
	===== TENDER DOCUMENTS =====		===== TENDER DOCUMENTS =====
	\\		\\
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	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
-

	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	[10] Certified copy of the Complete cost, including the excess over estimate sanctioned by the competent authority.		[10] Certified copy of the Complete cost, including the excess over estimate sanctioned by the competent authority.

-	[11] Name, designation and office address of the Officer(s) and Engineer(s) supervised and executed the above said work.	+	[11] Certified copy of the pages of Measurement Book wherein the final measurement recorded for passing the Final Bill.
		+
		+	[12] Name, designation and office address of the Officer(s) and Engineer(s) supervised and executed the above said work.

	I am affixing Rs.10/- Court Fee Stamp on this application towards RTI application fee OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. towards RTI Application Fee. [ Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ]		I am affixing Rs.10/- Court Fee Stamp on this application towards RTI application fee OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. towards RTI Application Fee. [ Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ]
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	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
-

	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	Download ready to use sample: {{:guide:applicant:application:sample:sample_rti_-_tender_documents.docx\|Sample RTI Application for Tender Documents}}	+	Download ready to use sample:
	\\ \\		\\ \\

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Tender Documents\|type=rate)}	+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026

		+	{{tag>applicant application rti sample-rti tender}}

-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for Commencement Certificate

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

2018/06/03 12:32		current
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	====== RTI Application for Commencement Certificate ======		====== RTI Application for Commencement Certificate ======

-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-commencement.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / commencement — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{like>}}	+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample commencement rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information reference)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	<WRAP center round box 80%>		<WRAP center round box 80%>
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	[3] Certified copy of Occupation Certificate.\\		[3] Certified copy of Occupation Certificate.\\

-	I am affixing Rs.10/- Court Fee Stamp on this application towards RTI application fee. OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, Municipal Corporation ............. payable at ........... towards RTI Application Fee. [ Check the mode of payment from the [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]] applicable to the public authority ]	+	I am affixing Rs.10/- Court Fee Stamp on this application towards RTI application fee. OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, Municipal Corporation ............. payable at ........... towards RTI Application Fee. [ Check the mode of payment from the State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ]

	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]	+
		+
		+	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information reference.
		+
		+	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules

	It is possible that the builder has not fulfilled all the statutory requirement to issue the Occupation Certificate. Therefore, file another RTI Application with a different date as per sample below:		It is possible that the builder has not fulfilled all the statutory requirement to issue the Occupation Certificate. Therefore, file another RTI Application with a different date as per sample below:
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	Yours faithfully,\\		Yours faithfully,\\
-

	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>
-		+	===== Relevance of Commence Certificate & Completion Certificate =====
-	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:sample_rti_-_commercement_completion_occupation_certificate..docx\| Sample Application for Commencement, Completion & Occupancy Certificates}}	+
-		+
-	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:sample_rti_-_delay_in_getting_occupation_cerificate.docx\|Sample Application for delay in getting Occupancy Certificate}}	+
-	==== Relevance of Commence Certificate & Completion Certificate ====	+
	When you plan to purchase a flat / bungalow in a housing scheme/project under construction, you must demand copy of Commencement Certificate to ensure that proper approvals for the project is obtained from Municipal / Development authority.		When you plan to purchase a flat / bungalow in a housing scheme/project under construction, you must demand copy of Commencement Certificate to ensure that proper approvals for the project is obtained from Municipal / Development authority.

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	In case the Builder / Developer / Vendor is not able to produce these 3 documents, you can file RTI Application to the concerned PIO of Municipal Corporation or Development Authority and seek certified copies of these documents.		In case the Builder / Developer / Vendor is not able to produce these 3 documents, you can file RTI Application to the concerned PIO of Municipal Corporation or Development Authority and seek certified copies of these documents.

		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application commencement rti sample-rti}}

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Sample Commencement Certificate\|type=rate)}
-	~~sociallite~~

RTI Application for Competitive Examination Marks

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

2016/07/08 02:21		current
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	===== RTI Application for Competitive Examination Marks =====		===== RTI Application for Competitive Examination Marks =====

-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-competitive-exam-marks.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / competitive-exam-marks — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample competitive exam marks rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(( Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from RTI Rules applicable to the public authority )\\ \\ For guidance in writing and...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	<WRAP center round box 90%>		<WRAP center round box 90%>
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	Particulars of Information sought:		Particulars of Information sought:
-

	[1] certified copy of my evaluated answer sheet for the ..........exam detailed above.		[1] certified copy of my evaluated answer sheet for the ..........exam detailed above.
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	[5] Please inform me the Total number of candidates qualified in Genl, SC, ST & OBC categories in Tier-II Written Test		[5] Please inform me the Total number of candidates qualified in Genl, SC, ST & OBC categories in Tier-II Written Test

-	[6] Please inform me the Total number of candidates selected for appointment in Genl, SC, ST & OBC categories	+	[6] Please inform me the total number of candidates called for Document verification / Interview

-	[7] Please inform me the Cut Off marks for Genl, SC, ST & OBC category candidates finally selected and recommended for appointment.	+	[7] Please inform me the Total number of candidates selected for appointment in Genl, SC, ST & OBC categories
		+
		+	[8] Please inform me the Cut Off marks for Genl, SC, ST & OBC category candidates finally selected and recommended for appointment.

	RTI Application Fee of Rs.10/- is attached as ……………………………		RTI Application Fee of Rs.10/- is attached as ……………………………
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	Date: .....\\		Date: .....\\

-	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|Centre/State RTI Rules]] applicable to the public authority.	+	</WRAP>

		+	( Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from RTI Rules applicable to the public authority )\\ \\
	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \| How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]		For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \| How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]

-	</WRAP>	+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Competitive Exam Marks\|type=rate)}	+	19 April 2026

-	----	+	{{tag>applicant application competitive-exam-marks rti sample-rti}}
-	[<>]	+

RTI Application for EPF Withdrawal Status

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

2016/05/03 18:06		current
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	====== RTI Application for EPF Withdrawal Status ======		====== RTI Application for EPF Withdrawal Status ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-epf-withdrawal.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / epf-withdrawal — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample epf withdrawal rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(First and foremost aspect with regard to EPF withdrawal is to verify whether you have submitted correct withdrawal Form filled in all respects along with...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	<WRAP center round box 90%>		<WRAP center round box 90%>
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	First and foremost aspect with regard to EPF withdrawal is to verify whether you have submitted correct withdrawal Forum filled in all respects along with mandatory documents.	+	First and foremost aspect with regard to EPF withdrawal is to verify whether you have submitted correct withdrawal Form filled in all respects along with mandatory documents.

	Also please verify whether the Withdrawal claim form reached the EPFO concerned. You may go through detailed [[ http://www.epfindia.com/site_en/WhichClaimForm.php#Q1 \| instructions]] based on the nature of withdrawal sought for.		Also please verify whether the Withdrawal claim form reached the EPFO concerned. You may go through detailed [[ http://www.epfindia.com/site_en/WhichClaimForm.php#Q1 \| instructions]] based on the nature of withdrawal sought for.
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Transfer of PF Status\|type=rate)}	+	===== Related =====
-	----	+
-	[<>]	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application epf-withdrawal rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Occupancy Certificate

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

2016/05/15 11:47		current
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	====== RTI Application for Occupancy Certificate ======		====== RTI Application for Occupancy Certificate ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}
-	{{like>}}
-	===== RTI Application for Occupancy Certificate =====

-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-occupancy-certificate.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / occupancy-certificate — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{like>}}	+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample occupancy certificate rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(The Occupancy Certificate is issued to the Builder / Developer of the project. Copy of Occupancy Certificate must be supplied to the purchaser by the builder /...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	The Occupancy Certificate is issued to the Builder / Developer of the project. Copy of Occupancy Certificate must be supplied to the purchaser by the builder / developer. At the time of purchase, you may forget to demand this important document. Completion Certificate is an important condition precedent for issuing Occupancy Certificate. If the construction is not completed in accordance with the building regulations and standards, the Authorities may decline Occupancy Certificate to the Builder. If the builder is reluctant to produce or supply this document on demand, you can obtain it from the Municipal authorities or the Development Agency by filing RTI Application as below.		The Occupancy Certificate is issued to the Builder / Developer of the project. Copy of Occupancy Certificate must be supplied to the purchaser by the builder / developer. At the time of purchase, you may forget to demand this important document. Completion Certificate is an important condition precedent for issuing Occupancy Certificate. If the construction is not completed in accordance with the building regulations and standards, the Authorities may decline Occupancy Certificate to the Builder. If the builder is reluctant to produce or supply this document on demand, you can obtain it from the Municipal authorities or the Development Agency by filing RTI Application as below.
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	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
-

	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \| How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]		For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \| How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]

-	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]	+	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from State RTI Rules
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Occupancy Certificate\|type=rate)}	+	19 April 2026

		+	{{tag>applicant application occupancy-certificate rti sample-rti}}

-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for Land Records

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

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	===== RTI Application for Land Records =====		===== RTI Application for Land Records =====
-	{{like>}}	+
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-owner-land.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / owner-land — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample owner land rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAND RECORDS: \\ \\ There are often queries about getting access to records of ancestral properties left decades ago.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-land-record.jpg \|}}		{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-land-record.jpg \|}}
	INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAND RECORDS: \\ \\		INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF LAND RECORDS: \\ \\
	There are often queries about getting access to records of ancestral properties left decades ago. Most such contentions are that the great-grandfather or grandfather owned considerable land property in native village and for many decades grandfather and father are residing in city in connection with service or profession and after fathers’ death, the children want to locate ancestral property fell to the share of deceased father.\\ \\		There are often queries about getting access to records of ancestral properties left decades ago. Most such contentions are that the great-grandfather or grandfather owned considerable land property in native village and for many decades grandfather and father are residing in city in connection with service or profession and after fathers’ death, the children want to locate ancestral property fell to the share of deceased father.\\ \\
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	In a different situation, when you want to purchase some agricultural land out of the city to build a farm-house for the weekend stay, the revenue official impose a condition that agricultural land can be sold only to an agriculturist. The revenue officer may tell you to find out if there is some ancestral land at your native place and if so, bring the copy of the Record of Right or the 7/12 Extract etc.\\ \\		In a different situation, when you want to purchase some agricultural land out of the city to build a farm-house for the weekend stay, the revenue official impose a condition that agricultural land can be sold only to an agriculturist. The revenue officer may tell you to find out if there is some ancestral land at your native place and if so, bring the copy of the Record of Right or the 7/12 Extract etc.\\ \\
	It is here that you start for locating details of your ancestral property. Ancestral land might be spread over a number of villages. You must gather names of all villages. You must be aware of names of your ancestors of that period. Else, you must find out names of your grandfather and your forefathers and if possible names of their brothers and sisters. It will be easy if you could get old land records available to any of your family members.\\ \\		It is here that you start for locating details of your ancestral property. Ancestral land might be spread over a number of villages. You must gather names of all villages. You must be aware of names of your ancestors of that period. Else, you must find out names of your grandfather and your forefathers and if possible names of their brothers and sisters. It will be easy if you could get old land records available to any of your family members.\\ \\
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	After gathering the above information, you may visit Tahsildar office ( or Taluka Inspector of Land Records - TILR) and inspect the entire land records of that village. If the land records of your village are available from any oldest date, you have to search land record from that date. You can identify the land details from names of ancestors from the Record of Rights. You can cross verify these details from Tax Register, Heirship Cases Register which indicate the name(s) of deceased landholder and his heirs, who are your ancestors in lien. Cross verification is required since a village must have many persons with same name & surname.\\ \\		After gathering the above information, you may visit Tahsildar office ( or Taluka Inspector of Land Records - TILR) and inspect the entire land records of that village. If the land records of your village are available from any oldest date, you have to search land record from that date. You can identify the land details from names of ancestors from the Record of Rights. You can cross verify these details from Tax Register, Heirship Cases Register which indicate the name(s) of deceased landholder and his heirs, who are your ancestors in lien. Cross verification is required since a village must have many persons with same name & surname.\\ \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>
-
-	<html>
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"
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-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>
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-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});
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-

	( Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ) \\ \\		( Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ) \\ \\
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	[4] Record of Rights (also known as Khatouni) – Form-VII: Record of Right is land record where all sorts of rights and liabilities in respect of every piece of land are registered. Record of Rights became one of the most important documents for investigation of title.\\ \\		[4] Record of Rights (also known as Khatouni) – Form-VII: Record of Right is land record where all sorts of rights and liabilities in respect of every piece of land are registered. Record of Rights became one of the most important documents for investigation of title.\\ \\
	Record of Right, Register of Crops & Register of Mutation, Tax Register etc are prepared and maintained by Talathi (Village Revenue Inspector).\\ \\		Record of Right, Register of Crops & Register of Mutation, Tax Register etc are prepared and maintained by Talathi (Village Revenue Inspector).\\ \\
		+
	//Information available in Record of Rights:-// \\		//Information available in Record of Rights:-// \\
	- Names of all persons who have acquired some rights in the land, nature and limits of their rights and conditions under which the rights are acquired by them. Rent or revenue required to pay for them.\\		- Names of all persons who have acquired some rights in the land, nature and limits of their rights and conditions under which the rights are acquired by them. Rent or revenue required to pay for them.\\
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	[6] Record of Land Revenue – Form-VIII-A: This is the Record of Land Holders’ Tax Account. This shall indicate the area of the parcel of land and land revenue payable etc.\\ \\		[6] Record of Land Revenue – Form-VIII-A: This is the Record of Land Holders’ Tax Account. This shall indicate the area of the parcel of land and land revenue payable etc.\\ \\
	[7] Record of Land Possession – Form VII-B: This is registered of persons whose names are not entered in Record of Rights as an occupant, but are in actual possession of the land. Adverse possession over a long period shall confer ownership to such possessor. \\ \\		[7] Record of Land Possession – Form VII-B: This is registered of persons whose names are not entered in Record of Rights as an occupant, but are in actual possession of the land. Adverse possession over a long period shall confer ownership to such possessor. \\ \\
-	The entries in above records are evidence of the facts recorded therein under section 35 of the Indian Evidence Act. These land records are open for inspection under the land revenue codes.	+	The entries in above records are evidence of the facts recorded therein under section 35 of the Indian Evidence Act. These land records are open for inspection under the land revenue codes.
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Land Records \|type=rate)}	+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	----	+	19 April 2026
-	[<>]	+

		+	{{tag>applicant application owner-land rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Pension — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:37:07 +0000

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-	====== RTI Application for Pension ======	+	====== RTI Application for Pension — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-pension.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / pension — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{like>}}	+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample pension rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from Central/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>

	<WRAP center round box 90%>		<WRAP center round box 90%>
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	[4] Please supply me certified copy of assessment sheet indicating my qualified service entitled for pension.		[4] Please supply me certified copy of assessment sheet indicating my qualified service entitled for pension.
-

	[5] Please supply me certified copy of assessment sheet indicating my non-qualified service, not entitled for pension.		[5] Please supply me certified copy of assessment sheet indicating my non-qualified service, not entitled for pension.
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	[11] List of officer(s) and staff, with designation and office address, whose assistance sought by PIO in terms of Sec-5(4) of RTI Act, in supplying information with respect to this RTI Application.		[11] List of officer(s) and staff, with designation and office address, whose assistance sought by PIO in terms of Sec-5(4) of RTI Act, in supplying information with respect to this RTI Application.

-	Application Fee of Rs..... is remitted by Challan and copy attached\\ OR paste Court Fee Stamp\\ OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, EPFO ………… payable at ……… towards RTI Application Fee.	+	Application Fee of Rs..... is remitted by Challan and copy attached\\ OR paste Court Fee Stamp\\ OR I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, ………… payable at ……… towards RTI Application Fee.

	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|Central/State RTI Rules]] applicable to the public authority.	+	Please check the mode of payment of RTI Application Fee and Application Format (if any) from Central/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority.
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Transfer of PF Status\|type=rate)}	+	19 April 2026
-	----	+
-	[<>]	+

		+	{{tag>applicant application pension rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Foreign Tour Details

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

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	===== RTI Application for Foreign Tour Details =====		===== RTI Application for Foreign Tour Details =====
-	{{like>}}
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}

		+
		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-rti-application-for-foreign-tour-details.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / rti-application-for-foreign-tour-details — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti,guide,applicant,application,sample,application,foreign,tour,details)
		+	metatag-description=(I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. towards RTI Application Fee. Raveena)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
	<WRAP center round box 90%>		<WRAP center round box 90%>

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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

		+
		+
		+	I am attaching IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, …………. payable at ……….. towards RTI Application Fee. Raveena.
		+
		+	Raveena
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application rti rti-application-for-foreign-tour-details sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Scholarship Delay

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

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	+	===== RTI Application for Scholarship Delay =====
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-scholarship-delay.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / scholarship-delay — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample scholarship delay rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Large number of queries are raised regarding inordinate delay in sanction of Scholarship. Large number of queries are raised regarding inordinate delay in sanction.)}}
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
	+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
	+	</WRAP>
	+	Large number of queries are raised regarding inordinate delay in sanction of Scholarship. Now that the process is online, but the authorities both at college level as well as at Nodal Agency level fail to update the details of the student such as marks scored in previous examination and/or other mandatory information, causing hold up or abnormal delay. In such situation, it is necessary to submit a representation narrating the issues to the concerned officer at State Education Department or Nodal Agency for Scholarships as well as to the concerned University /college with a request to grant scholarship immediately. If no action is taken within 30 days' time, please file RTI application before the concerned Public Information Officer of Education Department or Nodal Agency for Scholarships as also University (*separately) and seek following information:
	+
	+	<WRAP center round box 90%>
	+	To
	+	The Public Information Officer \\
	+	*Education Department \\
	+	…............(Full address) \\
	+	PIN Code…………. \\ \\
	+	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) read with proviso below Section-7(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\
	+	Sir, \\ \\
	+	Please supply me the following information in respect of Scholarship Application details mentioned below: \\ \\
	+	Details of Scholarship Application \\ \\
	+	Application ID ...............\\
	+	Student Registration ID \\
	+	Date of Application : ………………………\\
	+	Name of College: ………………………….\\
	+	Name of Course : …………………………\\
	+	Year and Semester: .............\\
	+	District : ……………………………………\\
	+	State ..................\\ \\
	+	Particulars of information required \\ \\
	+	[1] certified copy of the Note sheet indicating notings by various officers and decision of competent authority on my representation dated ............... regarding grant of scholarship to me.
	+
	+	[2] If no action is taken and no decision is taken on my representation dated ......, please inform me the name, designation and office address of the Officer(s) and staff responsible for taking action on my representation dated ............... regarding grant of scholarship to me.
	+
	+	[3] please inform me the normal time required for taking decision on my representation dated ..... regarding grant of scholarship to me, based on citizen charger of your public authority.
	+
	+	[4] Please inform me the name, designation and office address of the officer(s) and staff entrusted with the work of updating my marks and other mandatory inputs.
	+
	+	[5] Please inform me the date on which my scholarship case was entrusted to staff for updating marks and/or other mandatory inputs.
	+
	+	[6] Please inform me the reason on record for not updating the mark or other mandatory inputs on my scholarship case till today.
	+
	+	[7] Please inform me the date by which your public authority shall complete the process and sanction scholarship for me.
	+
	+	Application Fee of Rs..... is remitted as under (strike out which is not applicable): \\ \\
	+	[a] Paid by Challan and copy attached. \\
	+	[b] Pasted Court Fee Stamp for Rs...... \\
	+	[c] Attached IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, ........... . \\ \\
	+	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
	+	Yours faithfully,\\ \\
	+	Signature \\
	+	Name ……………… \\
	+	Address …………… \\
	+	Pin Code .........\\ \\
	+	Date:
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	( Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ) \\ \\
	+	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|
	+	How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]
	+
	+	You may also refer to [[ http://scholarships.gov.in/ \| National Scholarship Portal]] and similar portals of the State Governments.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
	+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	19 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>applicant application rti sample-rti scholarship-delay}}

What are the Penalty and Compensation

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

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	====== What are the Penalty and Compensation ======		====== What are the Penalty and Compensation ======
-	{{tag>Penalities }}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-penality-provisions-pio.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / penality-provisions-pio — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application penality provisions pio rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.)}}
		+
		+
		+
		+
		+	As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
		+	{{tag>penalities}}
	===== Penalty provision =====		===== Penalty provision =====

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	As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.		As per Section 20(1) of the RTI Act, the CIC or the SIC, has the powers to impose a penalty on the PIO, while deciding on a complaint or a second appeal.

-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"	+
-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>	+
-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
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	The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has:		The penalty can be imposed, if the PIO has:
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	Further, remember that Section 7(1) allows only for 30 days for responding to an application under the RTI Act from the date of receipt to the date of dispatch of the information. It does not allow for 30 working days. ((Decision on 07th May, 2008, Adjunct to appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/00274 dt 10 -03- 2007))		Further, remember that Section 7(1) allows only for 30 days for responding to an application under the RTI Act from the date of receipt to the date of dispatch of the information. It does not allow for 30 working days. ((Decision on 07th May, 2008, Adjunct to appeal No. CIC/WB/A/2007/00274 dt 10 -03- 2007))
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"	+
-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>	+
-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+
	In the following explanations, Reply, statements & Comments furnished by the Public Information Officers (PIO) / Deemed PIO’s were not accepted by the CIC during hearing on the issue of delay in furnishing information under RTI Act.		In the following explanations, Reply, statements & Comments furnished by the Public Information Officers (PIO) / Deemed PIO’s were not accepted by the CIC during hearing on the issue of delay in furnishing information under RTI Act.

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-	Under [[act:\|Section 19(8)(b) of the RTI Act]], the CIC or the SIC, can require the Public Authority to compensate the complainant/appellant for any loss or detriment suffered. The complainant/appellant should be able to justify the claim for compensation as well as the amount of compensation sought.	+	Under [[:act:\|Section 19(8)(b) of the RTI Act]], the CIC or the SIC, can require the Public Authority to compensate the complainant/appellant for any loss or detriment suffered. The complainant/appellant should be able to justify the claim for compensation as well as the amount of compensation sought.

	===== Suggestion =====		===== Suggestion =====
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	Similarly, if compensation is sought from the Public Authority, the complainant/appellant should make a specific mention in "prayer" or "relief sought" as well as give justification for seeking compensation and the amount of compensation sought.		Similarly, if compensation is sought from the Public Authority, the complainant/appellant should make a specific mention in "prayer" or "relief sought" as well as give justification for seeking compensation and the amount of compensation sought.
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"	+
-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>	+
-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+

	===== More Reading =====		===== More Reading =====

RTI Application for Complaint Status

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

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	====== RTI Application for Complaint Status ======		====== RTI Application for Complaint Status ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+
		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-complaint.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / complaint — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti,guide,applicant,application,sample,complaint)
		+	metatag-description=(Use Application Format and fee as prescribed in Centre/State RTI Rule as applicable to the public authority. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Ri)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+
		+
		+	Use Application Format and fee as prescribed in Centre/State RTI Rule as applicable to the public authority. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Ri.
	\\		\\

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	[1] certified copy of note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on my above mentioned complaint/grievance dated ……….\\ \\		[1] certified copy of note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on my above mentioned complaint/grievance dated ……….\\ \\
	[2] Certified copy of investigation report or feedback obtained with respect to the grievances raised in my above mentioned complaint dated ……………\\ \\		[2] Certified copy of investigation report or feedback obtained with respect to the grievances raised in my above mentioned complaint dated ……………\\ \\
-	[3] Certified copy of letter, directions and/or instructions issued to concerned authority / subordinate office as a follow up action based on my above mentioned complaint dated ……… \\ \\	+	[3] Certified copy of the note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on investigation report or feedback obtained with respect to the issues raised in my above mentioned complaint dated …………… \\ \\
-	[4] Certified copy of the note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on investigation report or feedback obtained with respect to the issues raised in my above mentioned complaint dated …………… \\ \\	+	[4] Certified copy of letter, directions and/or instructions issued to concerned authority / subordinate office as a follow up action based on investigation report or feedback on my above mentioned complaint dated ……… \\ \\
	[5] In case no action is taken on my complaint dated ………., please inform me the name of officer(s) and staff responsible, but failed to take action on my above mentioned complaint dated …………\\ \\		[5] In case no action is taken on my complaint dated ………., please inform me the name of officer(s) and staff responsible, but failed to take action on my above mentioned complaint dated …………\\ \\
	[6] Certified copy of your rules or citizens charter or any other document stipulating the time frame in number of days by which such a complaint/matter should have been dealt with and resolved by your public authority.\\ \\		[6] Certified copy of your rules or citizens charter or any other document stipulating the time frame in number of days by which such a complaint/matter should have been dealt with and resolved by your public authority.\\ \\
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	Yours faithfully,\\		Yours faithfully,\\
-

	Signature \\		Signature \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	Use Application Format and fee as prescribed in [[ http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/ \| Centre/State RTI Rules]] applicable to the public authority.	+	Use Application Format and fee as prescribed in Centre/State RTI Rule as applicable to the public authority.
		+
		+	Download ready to use Sample :
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026

-	Download ready to use Sample : {{:guide:applicant:application:sample:sample_rti_-_complaint_status.docx\|}}	+	{{tag>applicant application complaint rti sample-rti}}

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Sample for complaint Status\|type=rate)}
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RTI Application for EPF transfer Status

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

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	====== RTI Application for EPF transfer Status ======		====== RTI Application for EPF transfer Status ======
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		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-epf-transfer.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / epf-transfer — RTI Wiki}}
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		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample epf transfer rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(When the Employees’ Provident Fund account is transferred from one Employer Company (previous employer) to another Employer Company (present employer) of same...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
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	Yours faithfully,		Yours faithfully,
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	Signature \\		Signature \\
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-	=== RELEVANCE OF ABOVE INFORMATION ===	+	===== RELEVANCE OF ABOVE INFORMATION =====
	- When the Employees’ Provident Fund account is transferred from one Employer Company (previous employer) to another Employer Company (present employer) of same EPFO jurisdiction or different EPFO jurisdiction, the employee is required to fill up EPF Form no.13(Revised) which include EPF details and submit it to Present employer company. The present employer company fill in certain details like Account No, Regional Office, Sub Regional Office, Exempted and Trust details (if applicable) and forward Form-13(Rev) to the Commissioner EPF where the account is maintained. The EPFC shall pass an order and transfer the amount by DD /Cheque to the (1) Regional Provident Fund Commissioner of the present employer area OR (2) if it is an exempted establishment (these are establishments which maintain its own PF through a PF Trust) EPF is transferred to the Trust as per Payee's details filled in by the Present Employer in Form-13(Rev).\\		- When the Employees’ Provident Fund account is transferred from one Employer Company (previous employer) to another Employer Company (present employer) of same EPFO jurisdiction or different EPFO jurisdiction, the employee is required to fill up EPF Form no.13(Revised) which include EPF details and submit it to Present employer company. The present employer company fill in certain details like Account No, Regional Office, Sub Regional Office, Exempted and Trust details (if applicable) and forward Form-13(Rev) to the Commissioner EPF where the account is maintained. The EPFC shall pass an order and transfer the amount by DD /Cheque to the (1) Regional Provident Fund Commissioner of the present employer area OR (2) if it is an exempted establishment (these are establishments which maintain its own PF through a PF Trust) EPF is transferred to the Trust as per Payee's details filled in by the Present Employer in Form-13(Rev).\\
-	- The transfer is authorized by EPF Commissioner under a prescribed format – ANNEXURE-K (Revised). This format contains details of amount transferred, DD/Cheque no. and date, new Ledger Card No. of employee in present New employer company and old transferred ledger number of previous employer company. A copy of ANNEXURE-K (Revised) is marked to the Employee, whose account is transferred. The EPFO also transfer the Family Pension contribution to the respective EPFO or Trust.\\	+	- The transfer is authorized by EPF Commissioner under a prescribed format – ANNEXURE-K (Revised). This format contains details of amount transferred, DD/Cheque no. and date, new Ledger Card No. of the employee in present New employer company and old transferred ledger number of the previous employer company. A copy of ANNEXURE-K (Revised) is marked to the Employee, whose account is transferred. The EPFO also transfer the Family Pension contribution to the respective EPFO or Trust.\\
-	- The employee himself MUST file RTI Application before CPIO of Employees Provident Fund Organization from where EPF Account is required to be transferred. Say, if the EPF account is transferred from Delhi to Haryana, the first step is to file RTI Application with CPIO of Delhi RPFO and after getting details of Annexure-K, further RTI Application can be filed before CPIO of RPFO Haryana in case RPFO Haryana says that the account is not transferred to RPFO Haryana. Application fee of Rs.10/- can be paid by IPO payable to Accounts Officer, RPFO Delhi, Payable at Delhi.	+	- The employee himself MUST file RTI Application before CPIO of the Employees Provident Fund Organization from where EPF Account is required to be transferred. Say, if the EPF account is transferred from Delhi to Haryana, the first step is to file RTI Application with the CPIO of Delhi RPFO and after getting details of Annexure-K, further RTI Application can be filed before CPIO of RPFO Haryana in case RPFO Haryana says that the account is not transferred to RPFO Haryana. Application fee of Rs.10/- can be paid by IPO payable to Accounts Officer, RPFO Delhi, Payable at Delhi.
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-		+	===== Related =====
-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Transfer of PF Status\|type=rate)}	+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application epf-transfer rti sample-rti}}

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RTI Application for Examination Paper

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

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	====== RTI Application for Examination Paper ======		====== RTI Application for Examination Paper ======
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-	{{::rti-exam.png?nolink \|}}This is the sample questions for asking evaluated answersheet under Right to Information Act. You can read about latest judgements and rulings regarding Answer Sheets from our Case Law segment [[http://www.rtiindia.org/law/tag/answer-sheet/\|here]].

-	If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our [[http://www.rtiindia.org/\|forums]] and request assistance from our community.	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-exam-paper.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / exam-paper — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample exam paper rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our forums and request assistance from our community.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	{{::rti-exam.png?nolink &128x128\|}}This is the sample questions for asking evaluated answersheet under Right to Information Act. You can read about latest judgements and rulings regarding Answer Sheets from our Case Law segment here.
		+
		+	If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our forums and request assistance from our community.

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	===== Format for the RTI Application =====		===== Format for the RTI Application =====

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	To,		To,

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	Dear Sir,		Dear Sir,
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	Kindly furnish certified copies of my answer-sheets, the details of which are as under:		Kindly furnish certified copies of my answer-sheets, the details of which are as under:

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	[If you are attaching the Xerox copy of the Hall Ticket, Kindly click here and write, I am attaching the xerox copy of the Hall ticket]		[If you are attaching the Xerox copy of the Hall Ticket, Kindly click here and write, I am attaching the xerox copy of the Hall ticket]

-	I am attaching the prescirbed fees of Rs [Write the fee amount deposited. Check from the University website for teh correct RTI Fees] /- paid through [Write the Mode of Payment Cash /Cheque/Postal Order e.t.c] dated [Write the date of the examination].	+	I am attaching the prescribed fees of Rs [Write the fee amount deposited. Check the University website for the correct RTI Fees] /- paid through [Write the Mode of Payment Cash /Cheque/Postal Order e.t.c] dated [Write the date of the examination].

	With Regards,		With Regards,
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	[Full Postal Address along with email & Telephone number]		[Full Postal Address along with email & Telephone number]
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-	===== Download the Format =====
-	* {{::rtiindia.org-examination-copies-format.docx\|Format for Examination Copies in docx version}}
-	* {{::rtiindia.org-examination-copies-format.doc\|Format for Examination Copies in doc version}}

	===== Guidelines for filing RTI Application Form =====		===== Guidelines for filing RTI Application Form =====
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	- Best method is to do both simultaneously i.e. file RTI Application and seek evaluated answer sheet of that subject and at the same time submit application for revaluation. By this way, student can be sure that the answer sheet is atleast located by the university. Applicant can also show the evaluated answer paper to HoD of his college and get his view on chance of getting more marks as also mistake in calculations. This is also useful since the student can take a decision whether he must prepare for reattempt or there will be chance to get through.		- Best method is to do both simultaneously i.e. file RTI Application and seek evaluated answer sheet of that subject and at the same time submit application for revaluation. By this way, student can be sure that the answer sheet is atleast located by the university. Applicant can also show the evaluated answer paper to HoD of his college and get his view on chance of getting more marks as also mistake in calculations. This is also useful since the student can take a decision whether he must prepare for reattempt or there will be chance to get through.
	- RTI Application is to be addressed to the Public Information officer (PIO) in the office of Registrar of University. Application shall be submitted by Speed Post and speed post delivery be tracked through India Post website [[ http://www.speedpost.net.in/speed-post-tracking.htm \| SPEED POST TRACKING ]] and a print out be kept on record.		- RTI Application is to be addressed to the Public Information officer (PIO) in the office of Registrar of University. Application shall be submitted by Speed Post and speed post delivery be tracked through India Post website [[ http://www.speedpost.net.in/speed-post-tracking.htm \| SPEED POST TRACKING ]] and a print out be kept on record.
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-	----	+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application exam-paper rti sample-rti}}

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RTI Application for Gram Panchayat

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:32:41 +0000

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	====== RTI Application for Gram Panchayat ======		====== RTI Application for Gram Panchayat ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-gram-panchayat.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / gram-panchayat — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample gram panchayat rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information reference)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+
		+
		+	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to Information reference.
	===== Include the following in your RTI Application =====		===== Include the following in your RTI Application =====

-	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]	+	Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules

	File RTI Application with the //concerned// Public Information Officer of the Panchayat and seek following information:		File RTI Application with the //concerned// Public Information Officer of the Panchayat and seek following information:

-	=== For Budget grant ===	+	==== For Budget grant ====
-	<html>	+
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>	+
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"	+
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"	+
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"	+
-	data-ad-format="fluid"	+
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"	+
-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>	+
-	<script>	+
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});	+
-	</script>	+
-	</html>	+
	[1] certified copy of the Head-wise budget grant sanctioned for the year 2014-15 and 2015-16.		[1] certified copy of the Head-wise budget grant sanctioned for the year 2014-15 and 2015-16.

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	//(Schedule of work shall show quantity of each item included in a contract. With the schedule of work in hand, you can cross-verify physical quantum and assess discrepancy if any.)//		//(Schedule of work shall show quantity of each item included in a contract. With the schedule of work in hand, you can cross-verify physical quantum and assess discrepancy if any.)//
-	<html>
-	<script async src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
-	<ins class="adsbygoogle"
-	style="display:block; text-align:center;"
-	data-ad-layout="in-article"
-	data-ad-format="fluid"
-	data-ad-client="ca-pub-3082882621726443"
-	data-ad-slot="9529004960"></ins>
-	<script>
-	(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle \|\| []).push({});
-	</script>
-	</html>
	You can cut-paste query items in your RTI Application after deleting italics and bold bracketed portion OR use Sample given below:		You can cut-paste query items in your RTI Application after deleting italics and bold bracketed portion OR use Sample given below:

-	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:sample_rti_-_gp_works-expenditure.docx\| Sample - Panchayat Works & Expenditure}}	+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application gram-panchayat rti sample-rti}}

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RTI Application for Grievances Status

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

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	+	===== RTI Application for Grievances Status =====
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-grievancesstatus.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / grievancesstatus — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample grievancesstatus rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority.\\ \\ For guidance in...)}}
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
	+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
	+	</WRAP>
	+	<WRAP center round box 90%>
	+	To
	+	The Public Information Officer \\
	+	........................(Name of public authority/unit) \\
	+	…............(Full address) \\
	+	PIN Code…………. \\ \\
	+	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\
	+	Sir, \\ \\
	+	Please supply me the following information in respect of my application dated ........... regarding ......................... \\ \\
	+	Details of pending grievance \\ \\
	+	Application date. ............................\\
	+	Name of applicant ..........................\\
	+	Address of applicant .....................\\
	+	Subject matter of Grievance application............\\ \\
	+	Particulars of information required \\ \\
	+	[1] certified copy of note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on my application dated ……….. regarding ...........
	+
	+	[2] Certified copy of investigation report or feedback obtained with respect to my application dated ……………
	+
	+	[3] Certified copy of the note sheet indicating notings by various officials and decision of competent authority on the investigation report/feedback received.
	+
	+	[4] Certified copy of letter, directions and/or instructions issued to concerned authority / subordinate office as a follow up action based on my application dated ………
	+
	+	[5] In case no action is taken on my application dated ………., please inform me the name of officer(s) and staff responsible, but failed to take action on my application dated …………
	+
	+	[6] Certified copy of your rules or citizens charter or any other document stipulating the time frame in number of days by which such a application for relief should have been dealt with and resolved by your public authority.
	+	Application Fee of Rs..... is remitted as under (strike out which is not applicable): \\ \\
	+	[a] Paid by Challan and copy attached. \\
	+	[b] Pasted Court Fee Stamp for Rs...... \\
	+	[c] Attached IPO for Rs.10/- payable to the Accounts Officer, ........... \\ \\
	+	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
	+	Yours faithfully,\\ \\
	+	Signature \\
	+	Name ……………… \\
	+	Address …………… \\
	+	Pin Code .........\\ \\
	+	Date:
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority.\\ \\
	+	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|
	+	How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
	+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	19 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>applicant application grievancesstatus rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for LPG Refill Delay

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

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	+	===== RTI Application for LPG Refill Delay =====
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-lpg-delay.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / lpg-delay — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample lpg delay rti right to information india)
	+	metatag-description=(Often the LPG Refill is not supplied by the distributor company for long duration. Often the LPG Refill is not supplied by the distributor company for long.)}}
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
	+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
	+	</WRAP>
	+	Often the LPG Refill is not supplied by the distributor company for long duration. Mostly such distributors expect the consumer to collect the LPG Refill form their shop, though they may be availing charges for home delivery. With online booking, even the distributor's outlet do not pick up phone. You will become helpless. You can file RTI Application with the CPIO of concerned Oil Company and seek information as below:
	+
	+	<WRAP center round box 90%>
	+	To \\ \\
	+	The Central Public Information\\
	+	............. Petroleum Corporation Ltd\\
	+	…............(Full address) \\
	+	PIN Code…………. \\ \\
	+	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\
	+	Sir, \\ \\
	+	Please supply me the following information: \\ \\
	+	Details of LPG Connection: \\ \\
	+	Name of LPG Distributor: M/s …....…….\\
	+	Address of LPG Distributor:\\
	+	My Consumer No. ..................... \\
	+	Address of Consumer: ..............\\ \\
	+	Particulars of information required \\ \\
	+	[1] Kindly supply me certified copy of ‘Dealership Agreement’ executed by and between M/s ……………………………………………//(Indane/HP/BP - Agency name)//, for distribution of Indane/HP/BP LPG cylinders, including Terms & Conditions as well as Services and facilities required to be provided by the Dealer to the consumers / Customers.
	+
	+	[2] Kindly supply me List showing (a) Consumer No., (b) Date of Booking, [c] Date of Delivery & (d) Bill/Cash Memo number and date, of all Domestic use Indane/HP/BP LPG Cylinders booked and delivered by M/s …………………… //(Agency name)//, from ………………to …………………….. //(this period is 2 days before your date of booking and one day after you received delivery or actual date of filing RTI Application, if refill is not received)//
	+
	+	[3] Kindly supply me date-wise quantity (in number of cylinders) of Indane/HP/BP domestic use LPG cylinders supplied by Indane/HP/BP to M/s ………………………… //(Agency name)//, from ……………to …………… //(this period is 2 days before your date of booking and one day after you received delivery or actual date of filing RTI Application, if refill is not received)//
	+
	+	[4] Kindly supply me list showing date-wise Home Delivery as well as Cash & Carry delivery of LPG Refill in respect of my Consumer no. .............................. (your consumer no) with M/s ..................... //(Name and Address of Agency)// from …………… //(six months prior date)// to …....…… //(date of filing RTI Application)//.
	+
	+	Application Fee of Rs.10 is attached as IPO No............................. payable to the Accounts Officer, ........... . \\ \\
	+	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
	+	Yours faithfully,\\ \\
	+	Signature \\
	+	Name ……………… \\
	+	Consumer No......\\
	+	Address …………… \\
	+	Pin Code .........\\ \\
	+	Date:
	+	</WRAP>\\
	+
	+	Strike out the italic portion written for your guidance. Fill up with specific Oil Company name and strike other names from Indane/HP/BP.
	+
	+	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|
	+	How to Fill RTI Application Form ]]
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
	+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
	+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
	+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
	+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
	+
	+	===== Last reviewed on =====
	+
	+	19 April 2026
	+
	+	{{tag>applicant application lpg-delay rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Ownership of Vehicle

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

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	====== RTI Application for Ownership of Vehicle ======		====== RTI Application for Ownership of Vehicle ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}
-	{{like>}}

		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-ownership-vehicle.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / ownership-vehicle — RTI Wiki}}

-	In most states, there is a prescribed procedure for obtaining Registration Particulars of motor vehicles from the office of Regional Transport Officer where the vehicle is registered, by making an application in prescribed Application Format and remitting prescribedfee. This procedure is simple and faster to get registration particulars of the vehicle in question in a day or two, which shall contain name and address of registered owner of the vehicle.	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample ownership vehicle rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(In most states, there is a prescribed procedure for obtaining Registration Particulars of motor vehicles from the office of Regional Transport Officer where...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	In most states, there is a prescribed procedure for obtaining Registration Particulars of motor vehicles from the office of Regional Transport Officer where the vehicle is registered, by making an application in prescribed Application Format and remitting prescribed fee. This procedure is simple and faster to get registration particulars of the vehicle in question in a day or two, which shall contain name and address of registered owner of the vehicle.

	It is also possible to obtain Registration Particulars of vehicle by filing RTI Application with the Public Information Officer in office of //concerned// Regional Transport Office, where the vehicle is registered and seek:		It is also possible to obtain Registration Particulars of vehicle by filing RTI Application with the Public Information Officer in office of //concerned// Regional Transport Office, where the vehicle is registered and seek:

-	[1] Please supply me the // certified copy of the Registration Particulars / Details of Vehicle Registration No. ...................//	+	<WRAP center round box 90%>
		+
		+	To
		+
		+	The Public Information Officer \\
		+	Regional Transport Office \\
		+	…............(Full address) \\
		+	PIN Code…………. \\ \\
		+	Sub: Request for information under Section-6(1) of RTI Act. \\ \\
		+	Sir, \\ \\
		+	Please supply me the following information in respect of Motor Vehicle mentioned below:\\ \\
		+	**Details of Motor Vehicle \\ \\**
		+	Vehicle Registration No. .....................\\ \\
		+	Particulars of information required \\ \\
		+	[1] Please supply me the certified copy of the Registration Particulars / Details of Vehicle Registration No. ………………. \\ \\
		+	I am attaching Application Fee Rs.10/- by way of ........................ \\ \\
		+	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post. \\ \\
		+	Yours faithfully,\\ \\
		+	Signature \\
		+	Name ……………… \\
		+	Address …………… \\
		+	Pin Code .........\\
		+	Date: \\ \\

-	**Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your[[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]**	+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	[ **Check the Application Format (if any) and mode of payment of Application Fee from the Centre-State RTI Rules applicable to the public authority ]

	When the name and address of vehicle owner is required in connection with serious accident involving the said vehicle, the information can be sought and is required to be supplied under //Life or Liberty// clause within 48 hours.		When the name and address of vehicle owner is required in connection with serious accident involving the said vehicle, the information can be sought and is required to be supplied under //Life or Liberty// clause within 48 hours.
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	Kindly refer CIC decision in this link: [[http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_decisions/CIC_DS_A_2013_001464-SA_M_137807.pdf \| Vehicle Owner Details under Life or Liberty clause ]]		Kindly refer CIC decision in this link: [[http://www.rti.india.gov.in/cic_decisions/CIC_DS_A_2013_001464-SA_M_137807.pdf \| Vehicle Owner Details under Life or Liberty clause ]]

-	----	+	===== Related =====
-	[<>]	+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application ownership-vehicle rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for Passport Delay

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

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	====== RTI Application for Passport Delay ======		====== RTI Application for Passport Delay ======
-	{{tag>sampleRTI}}

-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-passport-delays.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / passport-delays — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample passport delays rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(RTI Application shall be addressed to The Public Information Officer of the jurisdictional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) or (Passport Branch)...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
	===== While writing an RTI Application include the following in your application =====		===== While writing an RTI Application include the following in your application =====

	RTI Application shall be addressed to The Public Information Officer of the jurisdictional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) or (Passport Branch) dealing with Passport Verification Process and seek the following information:		RTI Application shall be addressed to The Public Information Officer of the jurisdictional Superintendent of Police (Special Branch) or (Passport Branch) dealing with Passport Verification Process and seek the following information:

-	( Please use RTI Application format, if any, prescribed in your[[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/ \| State RTI Rules]] for submitting RTI request )	+	( Please use RTI Application format, if any, prescribed in your State RTI Rules for submitting RTI request )
-		+
-	== By Speed Post ==	+

		+	==== By Speed Post ====
	To		To

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	[2] Name, designation and office address of the police official entrusted with the verification of passport application No. …………….. submitted by me.		[2] Name, designation and office address of the police official entrusted with the verification of passport application No. …………….. submitted by me.

-	[3] Date on which the designated / assigned police official verified the antecedents of the passport applicant with respect of passport application No. ………………	+	[3] Date on which the designated/assigned police official verified the antecedents of the passport applicant with respect of passport application No. ………………

-	[4] Certified copy of note sheets indicating file notings by various officials and decision of competent authority with respect to the police verification on the said passport application No. ………………………	+	[4] Certified copy of note sheets indicating file notings by various officials and the decision of competent authority with respect to the police verification on the said passport application No. ………………………

	[5] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, stipulating the designations of persons who shall handle passport application from the date of its receipt for the purpose of its Police verification, to the date of its dispatch back to the Regional Passport Office.		[5] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, stipulating the designations of persons who shall handle passport application from the date of its receipt for the purpose of its Police verification, to the date of its dispatch back to the Regional Passport Office.
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	[6] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, stipulating the mailing framework for receipt & dispatch of passport application for the purpose of Police verification.		[6] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, stipulating the mailing framework for receipt & dispatch of passport application for the purpose of Police verification.

-	[7] Certified copy of document stipulating the mode of mailing (e,g. hand delivery, speed post, registered post etc.) adopted for receipt & dispatch of passport applications from the Regional Passport Office to your Public Authority for the purpose of Police verification.	+	[7] Certified copy of document stipulating the mode of mailing (e,g. hand delivery, speed post, registered post etc.) adapted for receipt & dispatch of passport applications from the Regional Passport Office to your Public Authority for the purpose of Police verification.

	[8] Certified extract copy of the Inward Register indicating the entry with respect to receipt of passport application No. ……………. of above named, for the purpose of Police verification at your Police Station.		[8] Certified extract copy of the Inward Register indicating the entry with respect to receipt of passport application No. ……………. of above named, for the purpose of Police verification at your Police Station.
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	[9] Certified extract copy of Outward Register indicating the entry with respect to dispatch of police verification report in respect of passport application No. …………..of above named, by your Police Station.		[9] Certified extract copy of Outward Register indicating the entry with respect to dispatch of police verification report in respect of passport application No. …………..of above named, by your Police Station.

-	[10] In case the Police Verification Report is not dispatched to the Regional Passport Office till date of reply of this RTI Application, please supply me the certified copy of document / report / file notings indicating reasons for delay in sending police verification report to Regional Passport Office.	+	[10] In case the Police Verification Report is not dispatched to the Regional Passport Office till the date of reply of this RTI Application, please supply me the certified copy of document/report/file notings indicating reasons for the delay in sending police verification report to Regional Passport Office.

	[11] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, including citizen’s charter, stipulating the number of days in which Police Verification with respect to passport application is required to be dealt with by concerned police authorities and the report of such verification is required to be submitted to Regional Passport Officer.		[11] Certified copy of Rules, regulations, notifications, circulars, Govt Resolutions, Policy, Code, Ordinance, Office Memorandum, Instructions, or Guidelines or any such other document, including citizen’s charter, stipulating the number of days in which Police Verification with respect to passport application is required to be dealt with by concerned police authorities and the report of such verification is required to be submitted to Regional Passport Officer.
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	//[[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_35_2009-IR-1.pdf \| Central RTI Rules, 2012]]		//[[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_35_2009-IR-1.pdf \| Central RTI Rules, 2012]]

		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====

		+	19 April 2026

-	[<>]	+	{{tag>applicant application passport-delays rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application on Issues referred by MP

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

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	=====RTI Application on Issues referred by MP=====		=====RTI Application on Issues referred by MP=====

-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-rti-application-on-issues-referred-by-mp.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / rti-application-on-issues-referred-by-mp — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{like>}}	+

-	You may have occasion to refer important public issues or personal grievances to Hon'ble Member of Parliaments for their intervention. They rightly raise such issues to the concerned public authority for suitable action and reporting feedback to concerned citizen directly. If you don't get any feedback from the public authority within a reasonable period, say one month or so, you can file RTI Application with the CPIO or SPIO of the concerned public authority as per following sample and get information. There are other issues pertaining to your elected representatives, on which you can seek information from concerned public authorities - [[ http://www.rtiindia.org/forum/blogs/priya-de/4727-how-hack-member-parliament-daily-works.html \| Member of Parliament ]]	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample rti application on issues referred by mp rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(You may have occasion to refer important public issues or personal grievances to Hon'ble Member of Parliaments for their intervention.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	You may have occasion to refer important public issues or personal grievances to Hon'ble Member of Parliaments for their intervention. They rightly raise such issues to the concerned public authority for suitable action and reporting feedback to concerned citizen directly. If you don't get any feedback from the public authority within a reasonable period, say one month or so, you can file RTI Application with the CPIO or SPIO of the concerned public authority as per following sample and get information. There are other issues pertaining to your elected representatives, on which you can seek information from concerned public authorities - Member of Parliament

	<WRAP center round box 90%>		<WRAP center round box 90%>
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	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post.\\ \\
	Yours faithfully, \\ \\		Yours faithfully, \\ \\
-

	Signature\\		Signature\\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>

-	There is no application format for Central Public Authorities. For Application Format of respective State as applicable to the public authority and mode of payment of RTI Fee, please refer to [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|Centre/State RTI Rules]] ]	+	There is no application format for Central Public Authorities. For Application Format of respective State as applicable to the public authority and mode of payment of RTI Fee, please refer to Centre/State RTI Rules ]
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application rti rti-application-on-issues-referred-by-mp sample-rti}}

-	{(rater>id=1\|name=Transfer of PF Status\|type=rate)}
-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for Toll Collection

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

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	===== RTI Application for Toll Collection =====		===== RTI Application for Toll Collection =====
-	{{like>}}
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}

		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-toll-collection.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / toll-collection — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample toll collection rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Toll is collected based on a contract, which include the terms and conditions of issuance of Passes to the residents of nearby areas and toll charges fixed for...)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
	Toll is collected based on a contract, which include the terms and conditions of issuance of Passes to the residents of nearby areas and toll charges fixed for various types of vehicles. Contracts are mostly for a specified period or collection of a particular amount to meet cost of construction, annuity charges, running maintenance cost and element of profit, during agreed maintenance period. But the agencies may continue to collect toll charges much beyond the agreed limits.		Toll is collected based on a contract, which include the terms and conditions of issuance of Passes to the residents of nearby areas and toll charges fixed for various types of vehicles. Contracts are mostly for a specified period or collection of a particular amount to meet cost of construction, annuity charges, running maintenance cost and element of profit, during agreed maintenance period. But the agencies may continue to collect toll charges much beyond the agreed limits.

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	[1] certified copy of the Contract Agreement between NHAI and M/s ..............(agency managing the Toll Naka) for collection of Toll at Toll Naka erected at ..........................(give full address of the Toll Naka)		[1] certified copy of the Contract Agreement between NHAI and M/s ..............(agency managing the Toll Naka) for collection of Toll at Toll Naka erected at ..........................(give full address of the Toll Naka)

-	[2] Amount of Toll collected by M/s .............. from Toll Naka mentioned above, since its commissioning to till date of this application.	+	[2] Certified copy of the document indicating the calculations or estimation or assessment, on the basis of which the Toll Charges for various types of vehicles were fixed for collection in above Toll Naka.

-	[3] Amount of Toll estimated and required to be collected by M/s .............. from above mentioned Toll Naka, towards the cost of construction.	+	[3] Amount of Toll collected by M/s .............. from Toll Naka mentioned above, since its commissioning to till date of this application.

-	[4] Amount of Toll estimated and required to be collected by M/s .............. from above Toll Naka towards annuity cost.	+	[4] Amount of Toll estimated and required to be collected by M/s .............. from above mentioned Toll Naka, towards the cost of construction.

-	[5] Name, designation, office address and mobile number of the Officers responsible to review and monitor collection of Toll charges by M/s .............. at Toll Naka mentioned above, towards repayment of cost of construction, collection of annuity cost & running maintenance cost.	+	[5] Amount of Toll estimated and required to be collected by M/s .............. from above Toll Naka towards annuity cost.

-	[6] Name, designation and office address of the Officers responsible to review and monitor the collection of Toll charges by M/s .............. at above mentioned Toll Naka for closure of toll collection or reassessing the toll charges.\\ \\	+	[6] Name, designation, office address and mobile number of the Officers responsible to review and monitor collection of Toll charges by M/s .............. at Toll Naka mentioned above, towards repayment of cost of construction, collection of annuity cost & running maintenance cost.
		+
		+	[7] Name, designation and office address of the Officers responsible to review and monitor the collection of Toll charges by M/s .............. at above mentioned Toll Naka for closure of toll collection or reassessing the toll charges.\\ \\
	I am attaching Application Fee Rs.10/- by way of ........................ \\ \\		I am attaching Application Fee Rs.10/- by way of ........................ \\ \\
	Please send the information to my below address by Registered post. \\ \\		Please send the information to my below address by Registered post. \\ \\
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	</WRAP>		</WRAP>
-	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|Centre/State RTI Rules]] \\ \\	+	Check Application Format and mode of payment of RTI Application Fee from Centre/State RTI Rules \\ \\
	For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|How to Fill RTI Application Form ]] \\ \\		For guidance in writing and submitting RTI Applications, please refer to:[[ http://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form \|How to Fill RTI Application Form ]] \\ \\
-	{(rater>id=1\|name=RTI Application for Toll Collection \|type=rate)}

-	----	+	===== Related =====
-	[<>]	+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application rti sample-rti toll-collection}}

RTI Application Hindi Format — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 03 May 2026 08:37:07 +0000

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-	====== RTI Application Hindi Format ======	+	====== RTI Application Hindi Format — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
-	{{like>}}	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-hindi.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / hindi — RTI Wiki}}
-	{{tag>sampleRTI}}	+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti,guide,applicant,application,sample,hindi)
		+	metatag-description=(RTI Application Hindi Format. Part of the RTI Wiki reference for India's Right to Information Act, 2005. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right )}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+
		+
		+	RTI Application Hindi Format. Part of the RTI Wiki reference for India's Right to Information Act, 2005. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right.
	दिनांक:\\		दिनांक:\\

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	ख) दस रुपये का शुल्क का भुगतान _________ के द्वारा जारी किया गये, ड्राफ़्ट / पे ऑर्डर / पोस्टल ऑर्डर, संख्या ________, दिनांक _____, के प्रति किया गया, अथवा \\		ख) दस रुपये का शुल्क का भुगतान _________ के द्वारा जारी किया गये, ड्राफ़्ट / पे ऑर्डर / पोस्टल ऑर्डर, संख्या ________, दिनांक _____, के प्रति किया गया, अथवा \\
	ग) मैं गरीबी रेखा से नीचे परिवार का सदस्य हूँ, (बी पी एल प्रमाण पत्र की प्रति संलग्न)।\\		ग) मैं गरीबी रेखा से नीचे परिवार का सदस्य हूँ, (बी पी एल प्रमाण पत्र की प्रति संलग्न)।\\
-

	5- यदि कोई स्व:प्रमाणित संलग्न दस्तावेज़ है तो उसका उल्लेख।\\		5- यदि कोई स्व:प्रमाणित संलग्न दस्तावेज़ है तो उसका उल्लेख।\\
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	अभ्यर्थी के हस्ताक्षर\\		अभ्यर्थी के हस्ताक्षर\\
		+
		+	====== Download ======
		+	{{pdfjs 700px>:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-hindi-format.pdf}}
	______________		______________
-	[<>]	+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application hindi rti sample-rti}}

RTI Application for MPLAD Funds

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

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	{{keywords>sample rti,mplad fund,mplad rti,member of parliament funds,rti mplad,download sample rti}}		{{keywords>sample rti,mplad fund,mplad rti,member of parliament funds,rti mplad,download sample rti}}
	====== RTI Application for MPLAD Funds ======		====== RTI Application for MPLAD Funds ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}
-	{{like>}}

-	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:mplad-work-rti.png?nolink \|}}The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-mla-fund.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / mla-fund — RTI Wiki}}
		+
		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample mla fund rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:mplad-work-rti.png?nolink &128x128\|}}The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.

	The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.		The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.

-	The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme. The Department has issued the guidelines on Scheme Concept, implementation, and monitoring. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is successfully implemented in the field. The new experimental site of MPLAD is [[http://164.100.129.134/mplads/Default.aspx\|here!]]	+	The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme. The Department has issued the guidelines on Scheme Concept, implementation, and monitoring. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is successfully implemented in the field. The new experimental site of MPLAD is

	A normal tendency is to stagger the recommendations on the last year of the term. Also those District which has not released the Utilisation Certificate (UC) of the previous works, new works under MPLAD cannot be taken up. Thus many MPs complaint to State Government and to Central Government about non utilisation of previous works.		A normal tendency is to stagger the recommendations on the last year of the term. Also those District which has not released the Utilisation Certificate (UC) of the previous works, new works under MPLAD cannot be taken up. Thus many MPs complaint to State Government and to Central Government about non utilisation of previous works.
-

	This sample will effectively help you in knowing the recommendations of MP for work, whether the work has been undertaken by the District, and what is the stage of the work.		This sample will effectively help you in knowing the recommendations of MP for work, whether the work has been undertaken by the District, and what is the stage of the work.

-	If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our [[http://www.rtiindia.org/\|forums]] and request assistance from our community.	+	If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our forums and request assistance from our community.

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	====== Format for the RTI Application ======		====== Format for the RTI Application ======

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	\| Enter the date 3 \| \| \|		\| Enter the date 3 \| \| \|
	\| Enter the date 4 \| \| \|		\| Enter the date 4 \| \| \|
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	3. Kindly provide information relating to all works recommended by Mr ...... Hon’ble Member of Parliament during his current tenure as MP and allotted to your District, in the following format, as this format is utilized by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in ‘Works Monitoring System’.		3. Kindly provide information relating to all works recommended by Mr ...... Hon’ble Member of Parliament during his current tenure as MP and allotted to your District, in the following format, as this format is utilized by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in ‘Works Monitoring System’.
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-	//District Planning Officer is the Nodal officer to monitor MPLAD funded works in every district, which is a State Public Authority. You can find out the correct designation of Nodal Officer by clicking "District Profile" and selecting the District [[http://164.100.129.134/mplads/Default.aspx\|in this link.]] You may therefore Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your [[http://www.rtiindia.org/guide/centrestate-rti-rules-and-fees-3/\|State RTI Rules]]//	+	//District Planning Officer is the Nodal officer to monitor MPLAD funded works in every district, which is a State Public Authority. You can find out the correct designation of Nodal Officer by clicking "District Profile" and selecting the District You may therefore Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules//
-		+
-	====== Download the Format ======	+
-		+
-	* {{::rtiindia.org-mplad-funds-format.docx\|Format for requesting details of MPLAD Funds in docx format}}	+
-	* {{::rtiindia.org-mplad-funds-format.doc\|Format for requesting details of MPLAD Funds in doc format}}	+

	====== Our Campaign ======		====== Our Campaign ======

		+	- Campaign to know MPLAD Fund Utilisation

-	- [[http://www.rtiindia.org/law/collect-mplad-fund-utilisation-district/\|Campaign to know MPLAD Fund Utilisation]]	+	- List of Signatory to MPLAD campaign
-		+
-	- [[http://www.rtiindia.org/law/collect-mplad-fund-utilisation-district/campaign-know-mplad-fund-utilisation-list-signatories/\|List of Signatory to MPLAD campaign]]	+

	===== Guidelines for filing RTI Application =====		===== Guidelines for filing RTI Application =====
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	- The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any Districts from any State in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme.\\		- The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any Districts from any State in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme.\\
	- The details of the MPLAD Scheme is available online here. [[http://mplads.nic.in/\|MPLAD.NIC.IN]]		- The details of the MPLAD Scheme is available online here. [[http://mplads.nic.in/\|MPLAD.NIC.IN]]
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	{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:application:sample#2}}		{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:application:sample#2}}

-	----	+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
		+	* [[:templates:first-appeal\|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
		+	* [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>applicant application mla-fund rti sample-rti}}

-	[<>]

RTI Application for service record of a Government employee

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

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-	====== RTI Application for obtaining Service Records of Government Employee ======	+	====== RTI Application for service record of a Government employee ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+

-	Include the following to obtain service particulars of the Government Employee	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-service-record.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / service-record — RTI Wiki}}

-	<blockquote>I want to have a copy of service record book of the following government employee	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample service record rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Guide for applicants. The procedure, fee, and appeal path. Template: first RTI application. A general-purpose format. Annual Confidential Report.)}}

-	Name : _________

-	Employee ID : _________	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This sample is for a Government employee seeking copies of his or her own service record. A request for another employee's service record engages Section 8(1)(j) as amended on 14 November 2025 and is more readily refused. For the applicant's own service record, the file is a personal record and the Public Information Officer is ordinarily required to disclose.
		+	</WRAP>

-	Name of office : _________	+	===== Format =====

-	Address of office : _________	+	<code>
		+	To
		+	The Central Public Information Officer
		+	[Name of the public authority holding the service record, typically the Establishment Section of the employer]
		+	[Full postal address, pin code]

-	Year : _________ to ___________</blockquote>	+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
		+
		+	Sir,
		+
		+	1. I am a citizen of India and an employee of the above public authority. I apply under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for copies of my own service record entries.
		+
		+	2. My particulars for identification of the record are as follows.
		+	Name of employee : _____
		+	Employee identification or service number : _____
		+	Designation : _____
		+	Cadre or post : _____
		+	Office or location : _____
		+	Date of entry in service : _____
		+
		+	3. Please supply the following information in the form of certified copies.
		+	(i) Certified copy of the Service Book maintained in my name.
		+	(ii) Certified copy of the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports or Annual Confidential Reports in my name for the years _____ to _____.
		+	(iii) Certified copy of the leave record in my name for the period _____ to _____.
		+	(iv) Certified copy of the increment and promotion orders issued in my name for the period _____ to _____.
		+	(v) Certified copy of the transfer orders issued in my name for the period _____ to _____.
		+
		+	4. The information sought relates to my own service record and is not exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
		+
		+	5. I am enclosing the prescribed application fee of ten rupees by way of Indian Postal Order in favour of the Accounts Officer.
		+
		+	6. Please send the reply to my postal address below by registered post.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature
		+	Name : _____
		+	Address : _____
		+	Date : _____
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose format.
		+	* [[:explanations:annual-confidential-report\|Annual Confidential Report]]. Concept note on the ACR.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6(1), 7, 8(1)(j), and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application service-record government-employee}}

-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for scholarship status

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

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-	====== RTI Application for Scholarship ======	+	====== RTI Application for scholarship status ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+

-	===== Include the following in your RTI Application =====	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-scholarship.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / scholarship — RTI Wiki}}

		+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample scholarship rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Guide for applicants. The procedure, fee, and appeal path. Template: first RTI application. A general-purpose format. All sample RTI applications.)}}
		+
		+
		+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This sample is for status of the applicant's own (or the applicant's child's) scholarship application. A request about another student's scholarship engages Section 8(1)(j) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 as amended on 14 November 2025 and is more readily refused. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note on the amendment]] for the test. Ask for documents, not opinions.
		+	</WRAP>
		+
		+	===== Format =====
		+
		+	<code>
		+	To
		+	The Public Information Officer
		+	[Name of the authority administering the scholarship scheme, e.g., State Education Department, School, University]
		+	[Full postal address, pin code]
		+
		+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
		+
		+	Sir,
		+
		+	1. I am a citizen of India. I apply under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for information relating to my own or my child's scholarship application.
		+
		+	2. My particulars for identification of the record are as follows.
		+	Name of applicant or student : _____
		+	Name of parent, if applicable : _____
		+	Class, course, or year : _____
		+	School, college, or university : _____
		+	Scholarship scheme : _____
		+	Application reference number : _____
		+	Date of application : _____
		+
		+	3. Please supply the following information in the form of certified copies.
		+	(i) Certified copy of the file noting on the application referenced above.
		+	(ii) Current status of the application: accepted, rejected, under process, or awaiting documents.
		+	(iii) Certified copy of any order passed on the application.
		+	(iv) If the scholarship has been disbursed, certified copy of the disbursement record showing the amount, the date, and the mode of payment.
		+	(v) If the application has been rejected, certified copy of the rejection order with the reasons recorded on file.
		+
		+	4. I am enclosing the prescribed application fee of ten rupees by way of Indian Postal Order in favour of the Accounts Officer. For State-level fees, see [[:rules:start\|RTI Rules]].
		+
		+	5. Please send the reply to my postal address below by registered post.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature
		+	Name : _____
		+	Address : _____
		+	Date : _____
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose format.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6(1), 7, 8(1)(j), 10, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application scholarship school student}}

-	<blockquote> Provide the following details relating to the distribution of Scholarships in : _____ school.
-	- My Son/Daughter is a student of class _____. Of the above school.
-	- His/Her name is _____ Is he/She eligible to get the scholarship this year according to your records?
-	- If yes, what is the amount of scholarship He/She should receive ?
-	</blockquote>
-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for income tax refund status

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

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-	====== RTI Application for Income Tax Refund ======	+	====== RTI Application for income tax refund status ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+
-	===== Include the following in your RTI Application =====	+

-	<blockquote>Following are the details of my Income Tax refund claim:	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-income-tax.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / income-tax — RTI Wiki}}
-		+
-	PAN number : _____	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample income tax rti right to information india)
-		+	metatag-description=(Guide for applicants. The procedure, fee, and appeal path. Template: first RTI application. A general-purpose format. All sample RTI applications.)}}
-	Financial Year : _____	+
-		+
-	Ward/Circle No : _____	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
-		+	Drafting notes. This sample is for the status of the applicant's own income tax refund claim. The Income Tax Department is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Frame the request around the applicant's own file and the decision record, not around named officers, to reduce the chance of refusal under Section 8(1)(j) as amended on 14 November 2025.
-	Refund Amount : _____	+	</WRAP>
-		+
-	As of date, I have not received my refund.	+	===== Format =====
		+
		+	<code>
		+	To
		+	The Central Public Information Officer
		+	[Name of the jurisdictional Income Tax Ward or Circle]
		+	Income Tax Department
		+	[Full postal address, pin code]
		+
		+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
		+
		+	Sir,
		+
		+	1. I am a citizen of India. I apply under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for information relating to my own income tax refund claim.
		+
		+	2. My particulars for identification of the record are as follows.
		+	Name : _____
		+	Permanent Account Number : _____
		+	Ward or Circle : _____
		+	Assessment Year : _____
		+	Date of filing of return : _____
		+	Acknowledgement number of return : _____
		+	Refund amount claimed : _____
		+
		+	3. Please supply the following information.
		+	(i) Current status of the refund claim referenced above. Categories: sanctioned, under process, rejected, awaiting verification, or other.
		+	(ii) Certified copy of the file noting on the refund claim, to the extent it relates to the decision-making on the claim.
		+	(iii) Where the refund has been sanctioned, certified copy of the refund order and the date of release to the bank account of record.
		+	(iv) Where the refund has not been disbursed by the due date, certified copy of the communication, if any, explaining the delay.
		+	(v) The prescribed timeline for processing a refund claim under the procedure in force on the date of this application.
		+
		+	4. I am enclosing the prescribed application fee of ten rupees by way of Indian Postal Order in favour of the Accounts Officer.
		+
		+	5. Please send the reply to my postal address below by registered post.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature
		+	Name : _____
		+	Address : _____
		+	Date : _____
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose format.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6(1), 7, 8(1)(j), and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+	- The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application income-tax refund}}

-	Question:
-	- Please provide the abstract from the file which state the reason for the delay
-	- Who are the concerned officials responsible for issuing the refund claim at the time of my application
-	- If the refund process is online, which agency has caused the delay
-	</blockquote>
-	----
-	[<>]

RTI Application for IRCTC refund status

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

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-	====== RTI Application for IRCTC refund ======	+	====== RTI Application for IRCTC refund status ======
-	{{tag>SampleRTI}}	+
-	{{like>}}	+

-	===== Include the following in your RTI Application =====	+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-irctc.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / irctc — RTI Wiki}}
-	<blockquote>	+
-	I have applied for IRCTC refund but my refund has not been processed.	+

-	PNR Number : ________________	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(guide applicant application sample irctc rti right to information india)
		+	metatag-description=(Guide for applicants. The procedure, fee, and appeal path. Template: first RTI application. A general-purpose format. All sample RTI applications.)}}

-	Train Name : ________________

-	Train Number : ________________	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
		+	Drafting notes. This sample is for the status of the applicant's own refund claim on a ticket booked through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited. IRCTC is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The request relates to the applicant's own ticket record and is normally not exempt under Section 8(1)(j).
		+	</WRAP>

-	Date of Journey : ________________	+	===== Format =====

-	Question:	+	<code>
-	- Kindly provide me the details of the current pendency status	+	To
-	- By what time it is scheduled for release of refund?	+	The Central Public Information Officer
		+	Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited
		+	[Full postal address, pin code]
		+
		+	Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
		+
		+	Sir,
		+
		+	1. I am a citizen of India. I apply under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 for information relating to my own refund claim.
		+
		+	2. My particulars for identification of the record are as follows.
		+	Name of passenger : _____
		+	PNR number : _____
		+	Train name and number : _____
		+	Date of journey : _____
		+	Date of cancellation or TDR filed : _____
		+	Ticket reference or e-ticket number : _____
		+
		+	3. Please supply the following information. Where the information is held as a document, please supply a certified copy. Otherwise please supply the information in writing.
		+	(i) Current status of the refund claim referenced above.
		+	(ii) Certified copy of any order or communication issued on this refund claim.
		+	(iii) Expected date of disbursement where the refund has been sanctioned but not paid.
		+	(iv) Where the refund has been declined, certified copy of the declining order with the reasons recorded on file.
		+	(v) The prescribed timeline for the disposal of a TDR claim or refund claim under the IRCTC refund rules in force on the date of this application.
		+
		+	4. I am enclosing the prescribed application fee of ten rupees by way of Indian Postal Order in favour of the Accounts Officer, IRCTC.
		+
		+	5. Please send the reply to my postal address below by registered post.
		+
		+	Yours faithfully,
		+
		+	Signature
		+	Name : _____
		+	Address : _____
		+	Date : _____
		+	</code>
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose format.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6(1), 7, and 19.
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application irctc railway refund}}

-	</blockquote>

PF Withdrawal RTI Sample 2026 — Get Your EPF Out When Claim is Stuck

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(PF withdrawal RTI, EPF withdrawal RTI sample, PF claim delay RTI, EPFO RTI, PF refund stuck, EPFO grievance RTI, Form 19 PF, Form 31 PF, PF withdrawal 30-day, EPFO 1800 helpline)
	+	metatag-description=(PF withdrawal stuck? Sample RTI to EPFO 2026 — exact 7-question format, 30-day reply rule, Form 19 / 31 / 10C / 10D references. Free to file.)}}
	+
	+	====== PF Withdrawal RTI Sample 2026 — Get Your EPF Out When Claim is Stuck ======
	+
	+	{{page>snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Direct answer. If your EPF/PF withdrawal is stuck (Form 19 / 31 / 10C / 10D), file a §6 RTI to your EPFO regional office asking for: claim status, processing officer name, reason for hold, and date of release. 30-day reply mandatory under §7(1) RTI Act 2005. Cost: ₹10. Below is the ready-to-use format. Auto-draft in 60 seconds via [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|AI RTI Drafter]].**
	+
	+	===== Quick Answer =====
	+
	+	* Sample RTI text is below — copy + adapt + send.
	+	* Send to: PIO, your EPFO Regional Office (find at https://epfindia.gov.in → Service Locator).
	+	* Fee: ₹10 IPO/cash/UPI. BPL applicants pay nothing (§7(5)).
	+	* Submit by: Speed Post (RPAD), in person, OR online at rtionline.gov.in.
	+	* Reply mandatory: 30 days under §7(1).
	+	* EPFO helpline: 1800-118-005 (toll-free).
	+	* Don't want to draft manually? → [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter (free, 60 seconds)]].
	+
	+	===== Why is your PF withdrawal stuck? (8 most common reasons) =====
	+
	+	- Aadhaar–UAN mismatch — name/DOB different on Aadhaar vs UAN. Most common silent blocker.
	+	- Bank IFSC / account mismatch — account number doesn't match passbook. Update in member portal.
	+	- KYC pending — employer hasn't approved your KYC documents.
	+	- Service eligibility (less than 5 years for PF, less than 10 for pension) — partial / pension portion held.
	+	- Form selection wrong — Form 19 (PF), Form 10C (pension), Form 31 (advance), Form 10D (monthly pension). Wrong form = rejection.
	+	- TDS issue — withdrawal > ₹50,000 needs PAN linked; otherwise 30% TDS or rejection.
	+	- EPS exit pending from previous employer — date of exit not marked. Visit ex-employer for DSC.
	+	- Manual claim queue backlog — some EPFO offices have 40-60 day pending. RTI escalates.
	+
	+	===== Sample RTI text — PF withdrawal not credited =====
	+
	+	<code>
	+	To,
	+	The Public Information Officer (PIO),
	+	Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO),
	+	[Your Regional Office Name + Address]
	+
	+	Subject: Application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 — PF Withdrawal Status (UAN [Your UAN])
	+
	+	Sir/Madam,
	+
	+	Under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the
	+	following information regarding my Provident Fund withdrawal claim:
	+
	+	UAN: [Your 12-digit UAN]
	+	Member ID(s): [from passbook]
	+	Claim type: Form 19 (PF Final Withdrawal) / Form 31 (Advance) / Form 10C / Form 10D
	+	Claim submission date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
	+	Online claim ID (if any): [from EPFO portal]
	+
	+	I seek the following information:
	+
	+	1. Current status of my withdrawal claim — date of submission, date of
	+	verification, date of approval (if approved), date of fund transfer
	+	(if transferred).
	+	2. Name, designation, and contact of the Officer-in-Charge processing
	+	my claim.
	+	3. Reason(s), if any, for delay or hold on my claim — specifically:
	+	(a) KYC verification status, (b) employer approval status,
	+	(c) bank account verification status, (d) Aadhaar-UAN matching
	+	status, (e) any audit or legal hold.
	+	4. Number of similar Form 19/31/10C/10D claims processed by this
	+	office in the last 30 days.
	+	5. Average processing time (median, in days) for such claims at this
	+	regional office in 2025-26.
	+	6. If my claim is rejected — the speaking order under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
	+	stating the specific clause/circular cited.
	+	7. Details of the Internal Grievance Officer / EPF Grievance Officer
	+	if I wish to escalate before a First Appeal.
	+
	+	Mode of receiving information: please send to my registered email
	+	[your@email.com] AND postal address below. Soft copy preferred.
	+
	+	I am enclosing ₹10 as application fee by Indian Postal Order
	+	(IPO No. [number]) in favour of "Accounts Officer, EPFO [Office]".
	+
	+	Thank you.
	+
	+	[Signature]
	+	[Your full name]
	+	[Your address]
	+	[Your mobile + email]
	+
	+	Date: [DD-MM-YYYY]
	+	Place: [Your city]
	+
	+	Enclosures:
	+	1. IPO of ₹10
	+	2. Photocopy of Aadhaar
	+	3. Photocopy of UAN passbook (first page)
	+	</code>
	+
	+	===== Sample RTI text — Form 19 / 31 specifically rejected =====
	+
	+	<code>
	+	To,
	+	The PIO, EPFO [Regional Office]
	+	[Address]
	+
	+	Subject: RTI under §6 — Reasons for rejection of Form [19/31] dated [DD-MM-YYYY], UAN [Your UAN]
	+
	+	Sir/Madam,
	+
	+	I had filed Form [19 / 31] for [Final PF withdrawal / Advance against PF]
	+	on [DD-MM-YYYY] (Online Claim ID: [number]). The claim has been
	+	rejected/returned on [DD-MM-YYYY].
	+
	+	Under §6(1) RTI Act, 2005 read with §4(1)(d) (citizens have a right to
	+	reasoned decision-making), I seek:
	+
	+	1. The specific reason(s) for rejection — quoting the EPFO circular,
	+	provision, or rule applied.
	+	2. Name of the official who took the rejection decision.
	+	3. The records (KYC, service history, bank statement) on which the
	+	rejection is based.
	+	4. The corrective steps I must take to re-file (specific list).
	+	5. Whether I can re-file fresh or whether First Appeal under §19(1)
	+	RTI Act is the appropriate route.
	+
	+	I enclose ₹10 IPO No. [number].
	+
	+	[Your signature, name, address, contact, date.]
	+	</code>
	+
	+	===== How to find your EPFO Regional Office =====
	+
	+	- Visit https://epfindia.gov.in → "Service Locator".
	+	- Enter your state + district.
	+	- List shows: Regional Office name, address, Officer-in-Charge, phone, email.
	+	- Sample: "Regional Office, Bandra (Mumbai)" — Mumbai-Bandra members.
	+
	+	==== Common offices (top 6) ====
	+
	+	\| City \| Regional Office address \|
	+	\| Mumbai (Bandra) \| EPFO Bhavan, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051 \|
	+	\| Delhi (Bhikaji Cama) \| EPFO Bhavan, Bhikaji Cama Place, RK Puram, Delhi 110 066 \|
	+	\| Bengaluru \| EPFO Bhavan, B Marigowda Road, Bengaluru 560 027 \|
	+	\| Chennai (Royapettah) \| 37 Royapettah High Road, Chennai 600 014 \|
	+	\| Kolkata (Park Street) \| EPFO, 49 Park Street, Kolkata 700 016 \|
	+	\| Hyderabad \| EPFO, Barkatpura, Hyderabad 500 027 \|
	+
	+	===== Skip drafting — use the AI RTI Drafter =====
	+
	+	→ [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] drafts your PF-specific RTI in 60 seconds.
	+
	+	→ [[:tools:awaaz-rti\|🎤 AwaazRTI]] — speak it in Hindi/Bengali/Tamil/Marathi/Gujarati/Kannada/Punjabi/Odia/Malayalam/Telugu/English.
	+
	+	→ [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|⚖ First Appeal Builder]] — for Day 31 if PIO doesn't reply.
	+
	+	===== Cross-references — same RTI used for related issues =====
	+
	+	* PF Transfer between accounts: [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-transfer\|EPF transfer RTI sample]]
	+	* PF Withdrawal (different version): [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-withdrawal\|EPF withdrawal RTI sample]]
	+	* Pension delay: [[:rti-for-pension-delay\|Pension RTI 8-month rule]]
	+	* EPFO grievance escalation: [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:grievancesstatus\|Grievance status RTI]]
	+	* CPGRAMS escalation tool: [[:intelligence:cpgrams-escalator\|CPGRAMS Escalator]]
	+
	+	===== After you file — what's next =====
	+
	+	\| Day \| What happens \|
	+	\| Day 0 \| RTI submitted, acknowledgement received \|
	+	\| Day 1–29 \| EPFO has 30 days to reply (§7(1)) \|
	+	\| Day 30 \| Mandatory reply deadline \|
	+	\| Day 31 \| If no reply → deemed refusal under §7(2) → eligible for First Appeal \|
	+	\| Day 31–60 \| File First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (typically Regional PF Commissioner) \|
	+	\| Day 91 + \| Second Appeal to Central Information Commission (CIC) \|
	+
	+	===== Common mistakes =====
	+
	+	* Forgetting to mention UAN — without UAN, EPFO can't pull your record.
	+	* Wrong Regional Office — RTI to wrong office gets transferred under §6(3) but adds 5-day delay.
	+	* No fee — RTI without ₹10 fee is rejected procedurally.
	+	* Bundling multiple UANs — file separate RTIs if multiple UANs (one per company).
	+	* Asking for "why" / "explanation" — RTI gives existing records. Ask "the recorded reason / decision".
	+	* Missing the deemed-refusal window — Day 31 you can file First Appeal. Don't wait.
	+	* Filing without copy of online claim ID — slows verification.
	+
	+	===== FAQ =====
	+
	+	==== I withdrew online via UMANG. RTI to which office? ====
	+	Online withdrawals are processed by your registered Regional Office (the one your last employer was tagged to). UMANG is just the front-end. Use Service Locator at epfindia.gov.in.
	+
	+	==== Can I file RTI online (paperless)? ====
	+	Yes — at https://rtionline.gov.in. EPFO is a central public authority; pay ₹10 online, e-submit, get a Diary Number, reply email-based. 30-day window applies.
	+
	+	==== How long does PF withdrawal normally take? ====
	+	3–7 days for KYC-clean fully-online claims. 15–45 days if employer attestation needed. 60+ days if any document mismatch — that's when RTI helps.
	+
	+	==== I'm a foreign national / NRI. Can I still file RTI? ====
	+	RTI Act applies to "citizens" — strictly Indian citizens. NRIs holding Indian citizenship qualify. Foreign nationals don't.
	+
	+	==== TDS deducted at 30% — can RTI help reverse? ====
	+	RTI gets you the records showing deduction reason + officer. Reversal happens via: link PAN to UAN at member portal + file revised ITR with Form 26AS reflection. RTI is the diagnostic, not the cure.
	+
	+	==== EPFO returned my Form 31 saying "purpose code wrong". What now? ====
	+	File RTI for: (a) the specific purpose code applied, (b) the EPFO circular cited, (c) the correct purpose code for your situation (medical/marriage/housing/education). Re-file Form 31 with corrected code.
	+
	+	==== Can I claim PF without my employer's approval? ====
	+	Yes — for online claims with OTP-based Aadhaar verification, employer attestation is bypassed since 2017. Used for ~70% of all withdrawals now. If your employer is no longer in business, file RTI to EPFO for suo-motu attestation.
	+
	+	==== I have multiple UANs from multiple jobs. Should I file one RTI? ====
	+	Separate RTIs per UAN — each is a different record. Can be addressed to same Regional Office if all linked there.
	+
	+	==== What if EPFO PIO doesn't reply in 30 days? ====
	+	File First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (typically the Regional PF Commissioner) within 30 days of deemed refusal. Use [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|First Appeal Builder]].
	+
	+	===== You may also be eligible for =====
	+
	+	* [[:atal-pension-yojana\|Atal Pension Yojana]] — ₹1k–5k/month after 60
	+	* [[:e-shram-card\|e-Shram]] — for unorganised workers
	+	* [[:financial-support-schemes-india\|💰 All financial support schemes]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-pension-delay\|Pension delay master RTI]]
	+	* [[:government-schemes-india-2026\|Government schemes 2026 hub]]
	+
	+	===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
	+
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTIs (30+)]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-withdrawal\|EPF withdrawal sample]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:epf-transfer\|EPF transfer sample]]
	+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:pension\|Pension RTI sample]]
	+	* [[:rti-for-pension-delay\|Pension delay full RTI]]
	+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|First RTI template (generic)]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|File RTI online — 12-step guide]]
	+
	+	===== Tools you can use =====
	+
	+	* 🪄 [[:tools:ai-rti-draft-app\|AI RTI Drafter]] — free, 60 seconds
	+	* 🎤 [[:tools:awaaz-rti\|AwaazRTI]] — voice in 11 languages
	+	* ⚖ [[:tools:first-appeal-app\|First Appeal Builder]]
	+	* 📅 [[:tools:timeline-calculator-app\|Timeline Calculator]]
	+	* 📬 [[:tools:pio-reply-checker-app\|PIO Reply Checker]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* [[https://www.epfindia.gov.in\|EPFO official]]
	+	* [[https://unifiedportal-mem.epfindia.gov.in\|EPFO Member Portal]]
	+	* [[https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/1362\|RTI Act, 2005]]
	+	* [[https://rtionline.gov.in\|RTI Online portal]]
	+	* Helpline: 1800-118-005 (EPFO toll-free)
	+
	+	{REVIEWED}
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 3 May 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Form names + EPFO circulars verified against epfindia.gov.in.//
	+
	+	{{tag>rti sample-rti pf-withdrawal epf epfo 2026 form-19 form-31}}

Second Appeal — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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		+	metatag-description=(The detailed infographics on filing the second appeal. This is the most easiest way to learn and understand the second appeal under RTI)
		+	}}
	{{ :guide:applicant:second_appeal_under_rti.png \|}}		{{ :guide:applicant:second_appeal_under_rti.png \|}}

-	====== Second Appeal ======	+	====== Second Appeal — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026 ======
		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-second-appeal.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / second-appeal — RTI Wiki}}
	{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:second-appeal#3}}		{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:second-appeal#3}}
	====== When can you file RTI ======		====== When can you file RTI ======
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	[<>]		[<>]
		+
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:first-appeal\|First Appeal]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:fundamental-facts\|Fundamental Facts about RTI]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:rti-form-marathi\|RTI Form in Marathi]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|RTI Application Forms]].
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:information-free-of-cost\|When to supply information free of Cost?]].
		+
		+	//Last reviewed on: 20 April 2026//
		+
		+	{{tag>rti guide applicant}}
		+

Sample RTI form in Marathi — RTI Wiki Citizen Guide 2026

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		+	{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-rti-form-marathi.png?direct&1200 \|guide / applicant / application / sample / rti-form-marathi — RTI Wiki}}

-	==== मािहती अिधकार कायदा २००५ अ वये मािहती िमळ$यासाठीचा अज) खालीलूमाणे ====	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti,guide,applicant,application,sample,form,marathi)
-	Here is the sample form which you can download and fill the form and submit it to CPIO. Read here [[guide:applicant:application:how-fill-rti-application-form\|how to fill RTI Application form]]. Read the [[act:\|RTI Act]] for more information.(([[https://rtiindia.org/files/file/49-rti-draft-form-for-seeking-information-marathi/\|Original Article in Download Section]]))	+	metatag-description=(Sample RTI form in Marathi. Part of the RTI Wiki reference for India's Right to Information Act, 2005. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to)}}

-	====== Download RTI Form in Marathi ======
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-	{{ :guide:applicant:application:sample:rtiform.pdf \|RTI form in Marathi (in PDF)}}

-	{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:application:sample#3}}	+	<WRAP center round info 90%>
-	[<>]	+	Drafting notes. A downloadable sample RTI application form in Marathi, suitable as a starting-point for Marathi-speaking applicants. Customise every field before filing. See [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]] for the procedure, fee, and appeal path. For the post-14-November-2025 drafting considerations on personal information, see [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025\|the practitioner note]].
-	~~socialite~~	+	</WRAP>
		+
		+
		+
		+	Sample RTI form in Marathi. Part of the RTI Wiki reference for India's Right to Information Act, 2005. Read the full guide on RTI Wiki — India's independent Right to.
		+
		+	===== Download =====
		+
		+	* {{:guide:applicant:application:sample:rtiform.pdf\|Sample RTI form in Marathi (PDF)}}
		+
		+	===== Related =====
		+
		+	* [[:guide:applicant\|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
		+	* [[:templates:first-rti\|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose format in English.
		+	* [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start\|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
		+
		+	===== Sources =====
		+
		+	- The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005).
		+	- The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
		+
		+	===== Last reviewed on =====
		+
		+	19 April 2026
		+
		+	{{tag>rti sample-rti applicant application marathi maharashtra}}