How to file an RTI for property mutation in DNH & Daman & Diu
Direct answer. In DNH & Daman & Diu, file your RTI for property mutation to the Tehsildar / Patwari. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only. No state online portal — file by Speed Post / postal application. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (DNH & Daman & Diu)
| State | DNH & Daman & Diu |
| Subject | RTI for property mutation |
| Target office | Tehsildar / Patwari |
| State fee | Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only |
| Online portal | None — postal-only |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Key statutory anchor | State revenue manuals typically require 45-90 day disposal |
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Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for property mutation covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the DNH & Daman & Diu-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
Filing in DNH & Daman & Diu — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Tehsildar / Patwari is the standard target; in DNH & Daman & Diu, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only.
- File: by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
If you don't get a reply
- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the DNH & Daman & Diu State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.
Sample RTI subject line for DNH & Daman & Diu
“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — property mutation in DNH & Daman & Diu (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”
For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for property mutation guide.
Related schemes in DNH & Daman & Diu
Sources
- RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
- State revenue manuals typically require 45-90 day disposal.
- DNH & Daman & Diu state RTI rules (latest revision).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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