| Attribute | RTI Wiki | cic.gov.in |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Independent citizen reference + free tools | Constitutional appellate body under §12 of the RTI Act |
| Who runs it | RTI Wiki editorial team (since 2005, volunteer + community) | Government of India (Constitutional) |
| Can it accept your RTI application? | No — we are a reference, not a public authority | No — CIC hears Second Appeals only, not first applications |
| Can it order a PIO to disclose? | No — we have no statutory power | Yes — CIC orders are binding under §19 |
| Where to file your first RTI | Use our AI Drafter; file with the actual PIO of the department | Not the right venue — file with the PIO first |
| Where to file First Appeal | Use our First Appeal Builder; file with FAA of the department | No — FAA first, then CIC |
| Where to file Second Appeal | Use our Second Appeal templates | Yes — CIC for Central PAs, your State Information Commission for state PAs |
| Can I look up CIC orders? | Yes — 600+ cited orders with PIO takeaways | Yes — official judgements at cic.gov.in |
| Hindi + regional content | Yes (cron + 11 languages of templates) | Limited |
| When to use this site | Drafting, learning, finding case law, training (CPD), Q&A | When you have a Second Appeal against a Central PA |
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