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File an RTI (Right to Information) application

Under the RTI Act, 2005, any citizen can request information from a public authority. Central government ministries and departments accept RTIs online; state authorities have their own portals or accept postal applications.

Steps

  1. 1

    Central public authorities: file online on the RTI Online portal, choose the ministry/department and write your questions clearly

  2. 2

    Pay the fee online (BPL applicants are exempt with proof)

  3. 3

    The Public Information Officer must reply within 30 days (48 hours if it concerns life or liberty)

  4. 4

    If you get no reply or are unsatisfied, file a First Appeal within 30 days, then a Second Appeal to the Information Commission

  5. 5

    For state bodies, use the state RTI portal or send the application by post with the state's fee

Fees
₹10 for applications to central public authorities (BPL applicants exempt); state fees vary.
Typical time
Reply due within 30 days (48 hours for life or liberty matters).

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