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Second Appeal Form to CIC — §19(3) (2026)

Second Appeal to Central Information Commission — for central government RTIs only. State RTIs go to State Information Commission.

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 +====== Second Appeal Form to CIC — §19(3) (2026) ======
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 +{{:social:auto:form-second-appeal-form-cic.png?direct&1200 |Second Appeal Form to CIC — §19(3) (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +Second appeal under §19(3) — within **90 days** of FAA decision (or expiry of FAA timeline). Free. Online via cic.gov.in or postal.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 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.
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:forms:second-appeal-form-cic|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:forms:start|All 20 RTI forms + downloads]]
 +  * [[:fees:start|RTI fees by state]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines + grievance routes]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>form second-appeal-form-cic download rti-process}}