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How to file an RTI for Voter ID correction in West Bengal
Direct answer. In West Bengal, file your RTI for Voter ID correction to the Electoral Registration Officer / CEO. Fee: Rs. 10 court fee stamp (state-specific); not IPO. Online portal: https://wbic.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (West Bengal)
| State | West Bengal |
| Subject | RTI for Voter ID correction |
| Target office | Electoral Registration Officer / CEO |
| State fee | Rs. 10 court fee stamp (state-specific); not IPO |
| Online portal | https://wbic.gov.in/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Key statutory anchor | 30-day disposal under Rule 26 of Registration of Electors Rules 1960 |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for Voter ID correction covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the West Bengal-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
Filing in West Bengal — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Electoral Registration Officer / CEO is the standard target; in West Bengal, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 court fee stamp (state-specific); not IPO.
- File: online via https://wbic.gov.in/ OR 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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal
“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Voter ID correction in West Bengal (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 Voter ID correction guide.
Related schemes in West Bengal
Sources
- RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
- 30-day disposal under Rule 26 of Registration of Electors Rules 1960.
- West Bengal state RTI rules (latest revision).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
