1) FILL RTI FORM
Fill in the RTI application form with clear details of the information you need. Review your details before submitting the request.
Right To Information
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2) RTI SPECIALIST
If you use our drafting assistance service, your application can be prepared for the relevant public authority, subject to the service terms.
3) GET INFORMATION
The usual statutory response period is 30 days. If no response is received, or you are dissatisfied, you may be able to file a first appeal.
OBJECTIVE OF FILE RTI ONLINE
What is RTI and when was it enacted?
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is an Indian law that enables citizens to request information held by public authorities, subject to the provisions and exemptions in the Act.
The Act promotes transparency and accountability in public administration and helps citizens understand government decisions and activities.
Objective of File RTI Online
RTI FILE is a privately operated assistance website intended to help citizens understand and prepare RTI requests.
We aim to make RTI information and drafting assistance easier to understand. A response or particular outcome from a public authority cannot be guaranteed.
POPULAR RTI APPLICATIONS
Select the relevant public authority for your information request.
Common RTI Application
Include the department name, relevant dates, reference numbers and the records you want.
Go to RTI application formSelecting an Organization
Submit your request to the public authority likely to hold the information. Verify its current PIO and filing process.
Writing Clear Questions
Ask for existing records, copies of orders, reports, notices or status information.
RTI TRENDING ORGANIZATIONS
Explore public authorities by state. Verify the current address and PIO details with the official authority.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Bihar
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Bihar
Address:
15 Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Bailey Road, Patna - 800001
Phone: 0612 221 5651
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The Public Information Officer
State: Bihar
Address:
15 Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Bailey Road, Patna - 800001
Phone: 0612 221 5651
West Bengal Police Recruitment Board West Bengal
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: West Bengal
Address:
Araksha Bhavan, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700091
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The Public Information Officer
State: West Bengal
Address:
Araksha Bhavan, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700091
East Coast Railway Odisha
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Odisha
Address:
Rail Sadan, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar - 751017
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The Public Information Officer
State: Odisha
Address:
Rail Sadan, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar - 751017
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Uttar Pradesh
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Uttar Pradesh
Address:
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
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The Public Information Officer
State: Uttar Pradesh
Address:
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission Madhya Pradesh
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Madhya Pradesh
Address:
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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The Public Information Officer
State: Madhya Pradesh
Address:
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan Public Service Commission Rajasthan
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Rajasthan
Address:
Ajmer, Rajasthan
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The Public Information Officer
State: Rajasthan
Address:
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Maharashtra Public Service Commission Maharashtra
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Maharashtra
Address:
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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The Public Information Officer
State: Maharashtra
Address:
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission Tamil Nadu
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Tamil Nadu
Address:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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The Public Information Officer
State: Tamil Nadu
Address:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Karnataka Public Service Commission Karnataka
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Karnataka
Address:
Bengaluru, Karnataka
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The Public Information Officer
State: Karnataka
Address:
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Kerala Public Service Commission Kerala
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Kerala
Address:
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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The Public Information Officer
State: Kerala
Address:
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Assam Public Service Commission Assam
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Assam
Address:
Guwahati, Assam
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The Public Information Officer
State: Assam
Address:
Guwahati, Assam
Odisha Public Service Commission Odisha
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Odisha
Address:
Cuttack, Odisha
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The Public Information Officer
State: Odisha
Address:
Cuttack, Odisha
Haryana Public Service Commission Haryana
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Haryana
Address:
Panchkula, Haryana
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The Public Information Officer
State: Haryana
Address:
Panchkula, Haryana
Punjab Public Service Commission Punjab
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Punjab
Address:
Patiala, Punjab
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The Public Information Officer
State: Punjab
Address:
Patiala, Punjab
Gujarat Public Service Commission Gujarat
To:
The Public Information Officer
State: Gujarat
Address:
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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The Public Information Officer
State: Gujarat
Address:
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
HOW TO USE RTI TO SOLVE PERSONAL & SOCIAL PROBLEMS?
How to use RTI to solve Personal Problems?
A citizen may request existing records relating to their matter, subject to the RTI Act and applicable exemptions.
- Pending income-tax refund status.
- Records relating to pension release.
- Provident fund transfer records.
- Electricity bill complaint records.
- Copies of examination records where permitted.
- Status of a submitted government application.
How to use RTI to solve Social Problems?
Citizens can request records about public-interest matters and use the information for informed civic action.
- Records about public development funds.
- Records relating to MGNREGA work.
- Drainage and street-light maintenance records.
- Public-school maintenance records.
- Government recruitment information.
- Public works and expenditure records.
HOW MANY DAYS DOES IT TAKE TO GET AN RTI RESPONSE?
Under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, the usual response period is 30 days. Requests concerning life or liberty have a 48-hour statutory timeline, as provided by the Act.
RTI Response Timeline
The usual statutory period is 30 days from receipt of the request by the public authority. In certain cases involving an Assistant Public Information Officer, an additional five days may apply.
Keep proof of filing and delivery so that you can check the status of your request.
Failure to Provide Information
If information is not provided within the applicable period, a first appeal may be available before the designated First Appellate Authority.
Check the relevant filing requirements and deadlines before submitting an appeal.
PROCESS OF FIRST AND SECOND APPEALS UNDER RTI
If no response is received or you are dissatisfied with the decision, the RTI Act provides appeal mechanisms.
First Appeal Guideline
If information is not received within the applicable period, or the response is unsatisfactory, a first appeal may be filed with the First Appellate Authority.
Under Section 19(6), the first appeal is ordinarily decided within 30 days, with an extended period not exceeding 45 days where reasons are recorded in writing.
Second Appeal Guideline
An applicant who remains dissatisfied with the first appeal decision may be able to file a second appeal before the relevant Central or State Information Commission.
Section 19(3) generally provides a 90-day filing period, subject to the provisions of the Act and applicable requirements.
Important:
RTI FILE is an independent assistance platform and
not an official government website. Organization
addresses shown here should be verified before use.