First Appeal vs Second Appeal 2026 strategy guide — FAA wins more often now

Why FAA matters more in 2026: CIC backlog: 24-30 months FAA disposal: 30-45 days — 50x faster

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When to file FAA: Day 31: PIO didn't reply Vague/evasive reply Partial info given Fee dispute

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When to file Second Appeal: Day 76 from original RTI §19(3) — within 90 days When seeking CIC penalty (§20)

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The drafting trick: Number every ground Cite Bhagat Singh v. CIC Annex original RTI + reply

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Skip CIC, go to HC? For time-sensitive matters, file Article 226 writ in parallel with §19(3)

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Generate FAA in 60 sec → RTI Wiki tool: tools/first-appeal-app

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