📍 Where to file
| Most likely PIO | RTO, Bengaluru Or: Transport Department; Office of Transport Commissioner |
| State portal | https://rtionline.karnataka.gov.in |
| Filing fee | ₹10 via UPI, online |
| SIC chief | Siddappa Krishnappa 080-22862666 · karnatakasic@gmail.com |
| Reply deadline | 30 days (§7(1)). 48 hours if life/liberty (§7(1) proviso). First Appeal within 30 days of reply (§19(1)). |
📝 Ready RTI template
To,
The Public Information Officer
RTO
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Subject: RTI under §6(1) — DL status / vehicle registration / RC information
Sir/Madam,
Under §6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, please provide:
(a) [Specific question 1 — e.g., status of my application dated DD-MM-YYYY, file/ref no.]
(b) [Specific question 2 — e.g., the name and contact of the dealing official]
(c) [Specific question 3 — e.g., reasons for any delay beyond the SOP timeline]
(d) [Specific question 4 — e.g., copies of any orders/notices issued]
Filing fee of ₹10 is enclosed by way of UPI.
I am a citizen of India.
Date: [DD-MM-YYYY] Signature: ________
Place: [Your city] Name: [Your name]
Address: [Your address]
Phone: [Mobile]
⚖ Common issues + appeal
If PIO doesn't reply by Day 30: deemed refusal under §7(2). File First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (the senior officer in RTO) within 30 days.
If FAA dismisses: Second Appeal to Karnataka SIC within 90 days (§19(3)). Phone: 080-22862666.