rti-for-school-admission-rte
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RTE 25% admission denied — RTI to school + DEO
Direct answer. File RTI to District Education Officer (DEO) AND school. Ask admission lottery results, vacancy register, my application status, EWS quota fill-rate.
Legal framework
- RTE Act 2009 §12(1)© — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools.
- State RTE Rules — neighbourhood criteria.
- Society for Unaided P.Schools v. UoI (2012) — RTE upheld.
5 questions to ask
- Lottery date and results.
- Vacancy register for the year.
- My application status.
- EWS quota fill-rate.
- Reimbursement to school by Govt.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, School Principal + District Education Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — RTE Section 12(1)(c) admission My RTE application No. [..] for admission to [school] is rejected/pending. Please furnish: (1) lottery results, (2) vacancy register, (3) my status, (4) quota fill-rate, (5) Govt reimbursement records. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at school — also file at DEO for redress power.
- Skipping lottery audit ask.
Case law anchors
Pro tips
- Use state RTE portal for tracking.
- Pair with NCPCR complaint if rejected unjustly.
FAQ
- Q: Inter-state ward — eligible? Subject to state rules; usually yes if neighbourhood criteria met.
- Q: Income proof rejected? File RTI for rejection reasons under §4(1)(d).
Related reading
Sources
- RTE Act 2009. State RTE Rules. Society for Unaided P.Schools (2012).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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