Tamil Nadu RTI Form — Tamil / English (2026)
Tamil Nadu accepts Form A. Tamil preferred for state PAs. Online + postal both work.
What the form needs
- Form A OR plain paper
- Tamil or English (Hindi rare in state PAs)
- BPL exemption with card copy
- Postal address mandatory
Where to submit
tnsic.gov.in OR PIO office.
Fee
Rs 10. Photocopy Rs 2/page.
Timeline
30 days under §7(1).
Tips + common mistakes
- Tamil strongly preferred
- Online at tnsic.gov.in
- BPL: ration card photocopy
- TN among most efficient state RTIs
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: Open the RTI Drafter →
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.