Second Appeal Form to CIC — §19(3) (2026)
Quick Reply: Second Appeal to Central Information Commission — for central government RTIs only. State RTIs go to State Information Commission.
Second appeal under §19(3) — within 90 days of FAA decision (or expiry of FAA timeline). Free. Online via cic.gov.in or postal.
What the form needs
- Appellant name + complete address
- Original RTI application no. + date
- PIO's reply date + content summary
- FAA's decision date + content summary
- Specific grounds for second appeal
- Reliefs sought
- Affidavit confirming the facts (notarised on Rs 10 stamp paper)
- List of enclosures (RTI, PIO reply, FAA order, payment proof)
Where to submit
Online via cic.gov.in/AppealsForm OR postal to CIC HQ Delhi.
Fee
FREE under §19(3).
Timeline
CIC averages 12-18 months for hearing. No statutory disposal timeline.
Tips + common mistakes
- 90-day window from FAA decision
- Cite specific case-law (CIC decisions, SC rulings)
- For state RTIs use State IC, NOT CIC
- Penalty under §20 — file separately if PIO delayed unjustifiably
If submitted form is rejected / delayed — file an RTI
Forms get “lost”, “incomplete”, “wrong section” — RTI brings out the actual file noting and officer name, which usually resolves the issue within 15 days.
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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