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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(jammu & kashmir (ut) rti, rti jammu & kashmir (ut) 2026, jammu & kashmir (ut) information commission, sic jammu & kashmir (ut), rti rules jammu & kashmir (ut), jammu & kashmir (ut) pio)
 +metatag-description=(Complete 2026 RTI guide for Jammu & Kashmir (UT) — fees, payment modes, State Information Commission, online portal, sample RTIs, case law, helplines.)
 +metatag-title=(Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Guide 2026 — Rules, SIC, Templates)}}
 +====== Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Guide 2026 ======
  
 +{{ :og/card-03.png?direct&1200 |Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI — RTI Wiki}}
 +
 +**The Right to Information Act, 2005 applies fully in Jammu & Kashmir (UT). State-specific rules under §27 govern fee, format, and First Appeal procedure. Capital: Srinagar / Jammu. State Information Commission: [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]. RTI fee: ₹10. Online portal: Not yet — file by post.** This guide gives you the **operational rules + sample RTIs + key state authorities + escalation ladder** for Jammu & Kashmir (UT) citizens.
 +
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 +**TL;DR — Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI:**
 +  * **Fee:** ₹10 (BPL exempt under §7(5)).
 +  * **First Appeal fee:** ₹0.
 +  * **Reply deadline:** 30 days (48 hours for life/liberty).
 +  * **First Appeal:** 30 days from PIO order.
 +  * **Second Appeal:** 90 days from FAA order, to State Information Commission (Jammu & Kashmir (UT)).
 +  * **Online filing:** Not yet — file by post.
 +\\ \\ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html?prefill=I want to file an RTI in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) regarding [SUBJECT]. Please draft a state-appropriate RTI letter to the relevant PIO.|🪄 Draft my Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI with AI →]]**
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +**Reviewed on:** 23 April 2026.
 +
 +===== Jammu & Kashmir (UT) — at a glance =====
 +
 +^ Item ^ Detail ^
 +| State capital | Srinagar / Jammu |
 +| RTI application fee (state) | ₹10 |
 +| First Appeal fee | ₹0 |
 +| Reply deadline | 30 days (§7(1)) |
 +| Online portal | Not yet — file by post |
 +| State Information Commission | [[https://jkccs.net|website]] |
 +| Key authorities | J&K UT Administration (post-Aug 2019) · Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat |
 +
 +===== How to file an RTI in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) =====
 +
 +  - **Online (where available):** Use the state portal Not yet — file by post.
 +  - **By post:** Address to the Public Information Officer of the concerned department. Send by Registered Post.
 +  - **Walk-in:** At the department's office during working hours. Get a dated receipt.
 +  - **Pay ₹10** via Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of "Accounts Officer, [Department]" — OR via the online portal payment gateway.
 +  - **BPL applicants:** No fee. Attach BPL/Antyodaya/AAY card.
 +
 +===== Key Jammu & Kashmir (UT) authorities (most-used) =====
 +
 +J&K UT Administration (post-Aug 2019) · Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat
 +
 +For Central Government RTIs filed FROM Jammu & Kashmir (UT), use [[https://rtionline.gov.in|rtionline.gov.in]] which routes to the relevant central ministry.
 +
 +===== Sample RTI — to a Jammu & Kashmir (UT) state department =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To:
 +The Public Information Officer,
 +[Department name],
 +Government of Jammu & Kashmir (UT),
 +[Department address, Srinagar / Jammu].
 +
 +Subject: RTI under §6 of the RTI Act, 2005 — [your subject]
 +
 +Sir/Madam,
 +
 +Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I, [Name], resident of
 +[address with PIN], request the following information:
 +
 +1. [Specific item 1.]
 +2. [Specific item 2.]
 +3. Copy of the noting sheet of the file from receipt till the date
 +   of this reply.
 +4. Name, designation, and contact of the dealing officer at present.
 +5. Service standard / SLA applicable to this matter and the reason
 +   for delay, if any.
 +
 +I am enclosing ₹10 via IPO in favour of "Accounts Officer,
 +[Department]". (BPL applicants: card copy enclosed; fee waived under §7(5).)
 +
 +Yours faithfully,
 +[Name]
 +[Address, mobile, email]
 +Date: [Today]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Sample First Appeal — to the FAA =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To:
 +The First Appellate Authority,
 +[Senior officer designation, e.g., Joint Secretary],
 +[Department name], Government of Jammu & Kashmir (UT),
 +[Address, Srinagar / Jammu].
 +
 +Subject: First Appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005
 +
 +[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Sample Second Appeal — to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To:
 +The Registrar,
 +Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commission,
 +[Address from https://jkccs.net].
 +
 +Subject: Second Appeal under §19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005
 +
 +[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Jammu & Kashmir (UT)-specific case law =====
 +
 +  * **Anuradha Bhasin v. UoI (SC 2020) — connectivity restrictions** — currently controlling on this state's RTI practice.
 +  * General Supreme Court rulings apply: see [[:pio-supreme-court-rulings|10 Landmark SC RTI Rulings]].
 +  * Apply [[:pio-high-court-rulings|HC rulings]] of your jurisdiction.
 +
 +===== Common citizen RTIs in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) (with our guides) =====
 +
 +  * **Passport delay** → [[:passport-delay-rti|Passport Delay RTI]]
 +  * **EPF / PF claim** → [[:epfo-claim-status-rti|EPFO Claim Status RTI]]
 +  * **Income Tax refund** → [[:income-tax-refund-delay-rti|IT Refund RTI]]
 +  * **PAN card delay** → [[:pan-card-delay-rti|PAN Card Delay RTI]]
 +  * **FIR copy** → [[:fir-copy-rti|How to Get an FIR Copy]]
 +  * **MGNREGA wage delay** → [[:mgnrega-wage-delay-rti|MGNREGA RTI]]
 +  * **PMAY status** → [[:pmay-status-rti|PMAY Status RTI]]
 +  * **Driving licence** → [[:driving-licence-delay-rti|Driving Licence RTI]]
 +  * **Ration card** → [[:ration-card-verification-rti|Ration Card RTI]]
 +  * **IRCTC refund** → [[:irctc-refund-delay-rti|IRCTC RTI]]
 +
 +===== Escalation ladder (Jammu & Kashmir (UT)) =====
 +
 +  - **Day 0** — File RTI to PIO (online or registered post).
 +  - **Day 30** — PIO reply due under §7(1).
 +  - **Day 60** — First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (within 30 days of PIO order).
 +  - **Day 60-105** — FAA decision due (30-45 days under §19(6)).
 +  - **Day 195** — Second Appeal under §19(3) to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC.
 +  - **Last resort** — Writ under Article 226 to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir (UT).
 +
 +===== Helplines & grievance portals =====
 +
 +  * **CPGRAMS (Central):** [[https://pgportal.gov.in|pgportal.gov.in]]
 +  * **State portal:** Not yet — file by post
 +  * **State SIC:** [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]
 +  * **National RTI helpline:** Use the state's general grievance number.
 +
 +===== FAQ =====
 +
 +==== What is the RTI fee in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
 +
 +**₹10** under the Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Rules. **BPL exempt** under §7(5). Pay via Indian Postal Order (IPO) for postal filings or via the online portal where available.
 +
 +==== Can I file RTI online in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
 +
 +No — Jammu & Kashmir (UT) does not yet have a unified RTI online portal. File by Registered Post to the concerned department's PIO. Some specific departments may have their own grievance portals.
 +
 +==== Who is the Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commissioner? ====
 +
 +The Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC composition is updated on its website [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]. Composition changes periodically — check the website for current Commissioners.
 +
 +==== What if my Second Appeal at Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC takes too long? ====
 +
 +If the Second Appeal hearing is delayed beyond reasonable time, file a writ petition under Article 226 to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir (UT). The HC has supervisory jurisdiction over the SIC.
 +
 +==== How do I pay the RTI fee in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
 +
 +(a) **Indian Postal Order (IPO)** in favour of the Accounts Officer of the concerned department; (b) **Demand Draft** in some districts; (c) **Online** via the state portal where it accepts payment; (d) **Cash at counter** during walk-in filing (get receipt).
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +
 +  * [[:states-rti|All-states RTI comparison]]
 +  * [[:rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide|First Appeal & Second Appeal Complete Guide]]
 +  * [[:section-8-rti-exemptions|§8 Exemptions explained]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/fee-calculator.html|Fee Calculator]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/deadline-calculator.html|Deadline Calculator]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * Right to Information Act, 2005 — [[https://cic.gov.in|cic.gov.in]]
 +  * Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Rules (state notification)
 +  * Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commission — [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]
 +  * Central Information Commission — [[https://cic.gov.in|cic.gov.in]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 23 April 2026 by the RTI Wiki editorial team.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti jammu-kashmir state-rti state-information-commission how-to-guide 2026}}
 +===== RTI in Jammu and Kashmir: Rules, fees, and how to file after Article 370 =====
 +
 +RTI in Jammu and Kashmir — complete guide on rules, fees, and filing after the abrogation of Article 370:
 +
 +  - **Step 1: Background.** (a) before August 5, 2019: J&K had its own RTI Act (the Jammu and Kashmir Right to Information Act, 2009 — which was similar to the Central RTI Act, 2005 — but with some differences — e.g., the fee was Rs 10 — and the appeal structure was different), (b) after August 5, 2019: Article 370 was abrogated — and J&K became a Union Territory (with effect from October 31, 2019 — the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019), (c) the Central RTI Act, 2005 was extended to J&K (with effect from October 31, 2019 — and the J&K RTI Act, 2009 was repealed — the Central RTI Rules also apply — with some modifications), (d) the J&K State Information Commission became the J&K Union Territory Information Commission (with the same powers — under the Central RTI Act).
 +  - **Step 2: How to file RTI in J&K.** (a) the RTI application is filed with the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned public authority (the department — e.g., the Deputy Commissioner's office, the PWD, the Health Department, the Education Department), (b) the fee is Rs 10 (payable by court-fee stamp — or IPO — or cash — at the PIO's office — or through the online portal if available), (c) the application can be in English, Hindi, or Urdu (the official languages of J&K — the PIO must accept applications in any of these languages), (d) the PIO must respond within 30 days (48 hours if the information concerns life or liberty — under Section 7(1)), (e) the first appeal is filed with the First Appellate Authority (FAA — designated by the public authority — within 30 days of the PIO's response — or non-response), (f) the second appeal is filed with the J&K Information Commission (within 90 days of the FAA's order — or non-response).
 +  - **Step 3: Online filing.** (a) the J&K government has an online RTI portal (rtionline.gov.in — select Jammu and Kashmir as the state — or the J&K-specific portal if available — the fee can be paid online — through net banking, UPI, or credit/debit card), (b) the online portal is available for most departments (but not all — some departments may not be listed — in which case the application must be filed offline), (c) the online application generates a registration number (which can be used to track the status — and the PIO's response is sent electronically), (d) if the online portal is not working: file offline (by post — or by hand — with the court-fee stamp of Rs 10).
 +  - **Step 4: Common issues in J&K.** (a) PIO not designated (after the reorganisation — many departments have not designated PIOs — or the PIOs are additional charge — and do not respond), (b) winter inaccessibility (in the winter — especially in Kashmir Valley — many offices are inaccessible — due to snow — and the PIOs do not respond — the 30-day timeline is difficult to meet), (c) security-related exemptions (the PIO may cite Section 8(1)(a) — security and strategic interests — for many queries — especially on defence, border, and police — which may be overused), (d) language issues (the application may be in English — but the records are in Urdu — and the PIO may claim that translation is not possible — or charge for translation), (e) the Information Commission is slow (the J&K Information Commission has a backlog — and the second appeals take years — the Commission has limited staff and infrastructure), (f) RTI activists face harassment (in J&K — some RTI activists have faced harassment — and intimidation — for filing RTI on sensitive topics — like land acquisition, security forces, and government contracts).
 +  - **Step 5: File RTI on J&K-specific issues.** (a) land records: ask the Deputy Commissioner (or the Revenue Department) for: (i) the land records of [village/area] (the khasra, khatoni, jamabandi — for the year [year]), (ii) the status of land acquisition (for [project] — the notification, the compensation, the possession), (b) domicile certificates: ask the DC's office for: (i) the status of domicile certificate application (number [number] — the current status — and the reason for delay), (ii) the number of domicile certificates issued (in [district] — from [date] to [date] — and the number pending), (c) government jobs: ask the J&K Services Selection Board (or the PSC) for: (i) the status of recruitment (for [post] — the selection list — and the appointment letters), (ii) the number of vacancies (in [department] — and the recruitment timeline), (d) development projects: ask the PWD/R&B for: (i) the status of [road/project] (the budget, the expenditure, the timeline — and the physical progress), (ii) the quality reports (of the construction — the third-party quality audit — and the defects), (e) public distribution: ask the CAPD (Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution) for: (i) the ration card status (and the PDS supply — in [area] — for the month [month]), (ii) the stock position (of food grains — at the FPS level — and the distribution).
 +  - **Step 6: J&K Information Commission.** (a) the Commission is located in Jammu (and Srinagar — during the summer — the Commission moves between the two capitals — as per the Darbar Move tradition — though the Darbar Move was discontinued in 2021 — the Commission may still operate from both locations), (b) the second appeal is filed with the Commission (in writing — with the RTI application, the PIO's response, the first appeal, the FAA's order — and the fee — if any), (c) the Commission can: (i) order the PIO to provide the information (within a specified timeline), (ii) impose a penalty (Rs 250 per day — up to Rs 25,000 — under Section 20(1)), (iii) recommend disciplinary action (against the PIO — under Section 20(2)), (d) the Commission's orders are binding (but the PIO can appeal — to the High Court of J&K and Ladakh — under Article 226), (e) the Commission's orders are available on the website (jksic.nic.in — or the CIC website — for reference).
 +  - **Step 7: Practical tips.** (a) file in the local language (file in Urdu — or Hindi — if the records are in Urdu — the PIO cannot reject on language grounds — under Section 6(1)), (b) cite the Central RTI Act (after October 31, 2019 — the Central Act applies — cite the Central Act — not the repealed J&K Act), (c) be specific (in J&K — the PIOs are sensitive — especially on security, land, and border issues — be specific — and avoid vague queries — which can be rejected under Section 8(1)(a)), (d) follow up (the PIOs in J&K may not respond — follow up with the FAA — and the Commission — and use RTI to track the status), (e) use the online portal (if available — for faster filing and tracking — and for electronic records), (f) Example: A citizen filed RTI with the DC's office — asking for the land acquisition status of his land — the PIO did not respond — the citizen filed a first appeal — the FAA ordered the PIO to respond — the PIO provided the records — showing that the compensation was sanctioned but not paid — the citizen used the RTI reply to get the compensation of Rs 12 lakh.
 +
 +See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/states/jammu-kashmir|J&K RTI]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/find-pio-2026|Find PIO]].
 +
 +{{tag>jammu kashmir rti article 370 union territory pio fee 10 rupees urdu information commission jksic land records domicile 2026}}