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RTI application format — free RTI letter maker (English & Hindi)
RTI आवेदन प्रारूप
Prepare an application under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005 addressed to the Public Information Officer, with your questions, the ₹10 fee note or BPL exemption, the life-or-liberty 48-hour option and a Section 6(3) transfer request.
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To,The Public Information Officer (PIO),[Name of department / office][office address]
Subject: Application for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005
Sir / Madam,
Kindly provide the following information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005:
1. Full name of the applicant: [Your full name]2. Address for correspondence: [address for correspondence]3. Subject matter of the information: [subject of the information]4. Particulars of the information sought:
(i) [information sought — one point per line]
5. Preferred mode of receiving the information: Copies of the information / documents by post at the above address.
6. Fee: I have paid the application fee of ₹10 (Rupees Ten only) by Indian Postal Order, which is enclosed. I am willing to pay any further fee for copies as prescribed under the Rules; kindly inform me of the amount.
7. I declare that I am a citizen of India.
If the information sought, or any part of it, is held by or more closely connected with another public authority, kindly transfer this application or that part to it under Section 6(3) of the Act and inform me. As per Section 6(2), I am not required to give any reason for requesting the information or any personal details except those necessary to contact me.
Place: [place]Date: [date]
Yours faithfully, ______________________([Your full name])Applicant
Enclosure:1. Application fee (Indian Postal Order)
Notes before use:
- For Central Government offices the fee is ₹10 (RTI Rules, 2012); make the IPO / DD payable as the office specifies (usually its Accounts Officer). You can also apply online at rtionline.gov.in.
- The PIO should reply within 30 days (48 hours for life or liberty). If there is no reply or you are not satisfied, a first appeal can be filed with the First Appellate Authority within 30 days (Section 19(1)).
- Send by Speed Post / Registered Post or hand it in at the office and keep the receipt and a copy.
Disclaimer: This is a general template for information; laws and stamp duty vary by state; get it checked by an advocate before use.
अस्वीकरण: यह केवल सामान्य जानकारी हेतु प्रारूप है; कानून और स्टांप शुल्क राज्य के अनुसार अलग-अलग होते हैं; उपयोग से पहले किसी अधिवक्ता से जाँच करवा लें।
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the RTI application fee?
- For Central Government public authorities it is ₹10 under the RTI Rules, 2012, payable by IPO, DD, cash against receipt or online. States set their own fee and modes (many charge ₹10). Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants pay no fee under the proviso to Section 7(5), on attaching proof.
- How long does the PIO have to reply?
- 30 days from receipt (Section 7(1)); 48 hours if the information concerns the life or liberty of a person. Extra time applies if the application is transferred or filed through an Assistant PIO.
- Do I have to give a reason for asking?
- No. Section 6(2) says an applicant need not give any reason or personal details except those needed to contact them.
- What if I don't get a reply?
- You can file a first appeal with the First Appellate Authority of the same office within 30 days of the deadline or the reply (Section 19(1)), and then a second appeal to the Information Commission.