Service · SD-112

RTI (Right to Information)

Request information from public authorities under the RTI Act, 2005

Central GovernmentOnline (rtionline.gov.in for central ministries) + offline by post/in person

✓ Verified information✓ Official portal link

Service	RTI (Right to Information)
State	Central Government
Department	Department of Personnel & Training (nodal) / respective Public Authority
Mode	Online (rtionline.gov.in for central ministries) + offline by post/in person
Fee	₹10 application fee · ₹2 per page for photocopies · ₹50 per CD/DVD · Free for BPL applicants
Portal	rtionline.gov.in

1 Eligibility

No specific document is required — just a clearly written request and applicant's name/address.

Go to rtionline.gov.in (works for central government ministries and some other bodies).

Click "Submit Request" and fill the form (max ~3,000 characters; attach a PDF for longer text).

Pay the ₹10 fee online, or attach a BPL certificate for a fee exemption.

Write your request on plain paper addressed to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the relevant department.

Attach the ₹10 fee via Indian Postal Order, Demand Draft or cash receipt.

Send by post or submit in person and keep the receipt.

The CPIO must respond within 30 days; within 48 hours if the matter concerns life or liberty.

Track your request status by logging in on rtionline.gov.in.

Replies are typically sent by post or, for online applications, may be available via the portal.

Not applicable — RTI applications cannot be edited after submission; file a fresh request if needed.

Not applicable.

What can I do if I don't get a response within 30 days?

You can file a First Appeal with the department's Appellate Authority citing the delay.

Always verify information on the official portal linked above before applying or making any payment. This page is for informational purposes only.