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RTI Application Generator — Right to Information

Generate a ready-to-submit RTI application under the Right to Information Act, 2005. Fill in the details, add your questions, download as PDF. Free. No login. Works offline.

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RTI Fee: Central Govt — ₹10 by IPO / DD / Cash. State Govt fees vary. BPL applicants are exempt from fee. RTI must be responded to within 30 days.

Your Details (Applicant)

Public Authority (Who You Are Asking)

If name unknown, write "The Public Information Officer"

Subject of RTI

Keep it brief and factual. Stick to relevant facts only.

Information Sought (Your Questions)

Common RTI Questions — Click to Add
+ Certified copies of files related to [topic]
+ List of officers responsible for a project
+ Budget and expenditure details
+ Status of complaint / pending application
+ Inspection or audit reports
+ Contractor names and payments made
+ Rules and regulations on a subject

What is RTI and How to Use It

The Right to Information Act, 2005 gives every Indian citizen the right to request information from any public authority — central government, state government, municipal bodies, courts, and public sector companies. The public authority must respond within 30 days (48 hours for matters involving life or liberty).

What you can ask: Any information held by a public authority — documents, files, records, data, contracts, expenditure, audit reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, and more. You can also request certified copies of documents.

Fee: Central RTI applications require a fee of ₹10 payable by IPO, demand draft, bankers cheque, or cash at the counter. BPL (Below Poverty Line) applicants are exempt. Many state governments have different fees.

First appeal: If you are not satisfied with the response or if there is no response within 30 days, you can file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority of the same department. Second appeal goes to the Central/State Information Commission. Use our free RTI First Appeal generator to draft it.

RTI Application Preview Updates as you type

Fill in the form on the left to see your RTI application preview here.

How to Submit RTI

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Generate and download this application
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Attach ₹10 Indian Postal Order (IPO) — buy at any post office
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Post to the PIO of the concerned department by registered post
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Or submit online at rtionline.gov.in for Central ministries
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Response within 30 days is mandatory by law

Kaise use karein

  1. RTI application form mein PIO ka naam, department, aur apna sawaal clearly likhein.
  2. Text for RTI Request section mein specific documents maangein — opinions nahi, records maangein.
  3. PDF download karein aur rtionline.gov.in ya state portal par submit karein.

Privacy & security

Browser mein sab hota hai — koi file upload nahi, koi login nahi. Aapka draft completely private rehta hai.

Common use cases

Government corruption expose karna, pending pension status, road repair work order, school budget — koi bhi public information maangi ja sakti hai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RTI application free?
For Central Government, the application fee is ₹10 payable by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, or cash. BPL (Below Poverty Line) card holders are completely exempt. State governments have varying fees — some states like Maharashtra, Rajasthan charge ₹10, others may charge differently.
What happens if I don't get a response in 30 days?
If the PIO fails to respond within 30 days, you can file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority of the same department within 30 days of the deadline. If that fails too, you can file a Second Appeal or complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC) or State Information Commission (SIC). The PIO can be penalised ₹250 per day up to ₹25,000 for delay.
Can I file RTI online?
Yes. For Central Government ministries and departments, you can file RTI online at rtionline.gov.in. Online fee payment is also available. Several state governments also have online RTI portals. For others, you need to send the application by post or submit in person.
What information can I NOT ask through RTI?
Section 8 of the RTI Act exempts: information affecting national security, cabinet papers, information received in confidence from foreign governments, personal information that has no public interest, trade secrets, information related to ongoing investigations, and information that would endanger someone's life. Private companies are not covered by RTI unless they are substantially funded by government.

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