RTI for death certificate delay — state-by-state guide (36 states/UTs)

RTI for death certificate delay — state-by-state guide (36 states/UTs) — RTI Wiki

Quick Reply: File an RTI for death certificate delay in any of India's 36 states/UTs. State-specific PIO, fee, portal and template links. Updated 2026.

Pan-India guide. RTI for death certificate delay is filed to Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths. State RBD Rules typically prescribe 7-30 day issuance. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005. State-specific PIO names, fees and portals vary — pick your state below for the local guide.

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The complete template — 5 questions to ask, decision framework, case law, common mistakes and FAQ — is in the canonical RTI for death certificate delay guide. Each state-specific page below adds the local PIO, fee mode, online portal, and escalation path.

State-by-state RTI for death certificate delay

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