RTI Application Draft Generator - Free Format Under RTI Act 2005

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Fee amounts and accepted payment methods vary by state and department - confirm the current requirement with the specific public authority before submitting.

When You Need This

Any citizen of India can ask a government department or public authority for information they hold - the status of a pending application, why a decision was made, copies of records, or details of a scheme - by filing a formal RTI application with that authority's Public Information Officer.

Enter Your Details

Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate a properly worded RTI application below - typed straight into the letter, no leftover "[your query]"-style instructions when you print.

How to Use This Format

Find the correct PIO name/address on the department's official website, or address it generically to "The Public Information Officer" at the department if the specific name isn't available.
Attach the application fee (postal order, demand draft, or court fee stamp, as accepted by that office) unless you're BPL-exempt.
Sign it, and send it by registered post/speed post, or submit it in person and get an acknowledgment/receipt.
Keep a copy for your records - you'll need your application reference if you have to file a First Appeal later.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Public Information Officer (PIO) of the specific public authority that holds the information you want - the department, ministry, municipal corporation, PSU, university, or other government body concerned. If you're not sure which office, most departments list their PIO's name and address on their official website under an "RTI" or "Right to Information" section.

The standard Central Government fee is Rs. 10, payable by cash, postal order, demand draft, or online through the RTI portal, depending on the authority. Many states have their own separate fee schedules for state government RTI applications. BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders are exempt from this fee, subject to proof.

Normally 30 days from receipt of the application. If the information concerns the life or liberty of a person, it must be provided within 48 hours. If your application is transferred to another public authority (because they hold the information instead), the clock effectively restarts from when they receive it, and the total time can extend up to 35 days.

You can file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority of the same public authority within 30 days of the deadline passing (or of receiving an unsatisfactory response). If that doesn't resolve it, a Second Appeal can be filed with the Central or State Information Commission.

For most Central Government departments, yes - through the RTI Online Portal (rtionline.gov.in), which also accepts the Rs. 10 fee via online payment. Many states have their own separate RTI portals. This generator produces a printable application for offline/postal submission, or text you can paste into an online portal's application field.