Instructions for Filing an RTI
How to File an RTI
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To file an RTI, first click on this link which will re-direct you to the website of the Government of India - https://rtionline.gov.in/
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On clicking on submit request option 'Guidelines for use of RTI ONLINE PORTAL' screen will be displayed. This screen contains various guidelines for using RTI online portal. Citizen has to click on the checkbox 'I have read and understood the above guidelines' and then click on submit button.
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Then Online RTI Request Form screen will be displayed. Ministry or Department for which the applicant wants to file an RTI can be selected from Select Ministry/Department/Apex body dropdown.
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Applicant will receive sms alerts in case he/she provides mobile number. The fields marked * are mandatory while the others are optional.
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If a citizen belongs to BPL category, he has to select the option 'Yes' in 'Is the applicant below poverty line?' field and has to upload a BPL card certificate in supporting document field. (No RTI fee is required to be paid by any citizen who is below poverty line as per RTI Rules, 2012)
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On submission of the application, a unique registration number would be issued, which may be referred by the applicant for any references in future.
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If a citizen belongs to Non BPL category, he has to select the option 'No' in 'Is the applicant below poverty line?' field and has to make a payment of Rs 10 as prescribed in the RTI Rules, 2012.
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'Text for RTI request application' should be upto 3000 characters. If the text is more than 3000 characters, then the application can be uploaded in supporting document field.
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After filling all the details in the form, click on the 'make payment' option.
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On clicking the option, Online Request Payment form will be displayed. The payment mode can be selected in this form, which can be; internet banking, ATM-cum-debit card or credit card.
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After clicking on the 'Pay' button, applicant will be directed to SBI payment gateway for payment. After completing the payment process, applicant will be redirected back to RTI Online Portal.
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The applicant will get an email and sms alert on submission of application.
How to File an Appeal
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To file an appeal, first click on this link which will re-direct you to the website of the Government of India - https://rtionline.gov.in/guidelines.php?appeal
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Once on the site, read the guidelines and click on the checkbox 'I have read and understood the above guidelines' and then click on submit button.
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Online RTI first appeal form screen will be displayed. Applicant has to enter registration number, email ID and security code in the form.
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Upon clicking the submit button, online RTI first appeal form will be displayed. The applicant can then select reason for filing appeal application from 'ground for appeal' dropdown field.
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Text for RTI first appeal application should be upto 3000 characters. If the text is more than 3000 characters, then the application can be uploaded in supporting document field. (As per RTI Act, no fee has to be paid for first appeal).
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On submission of the application, a unique registration number would be issued, which may be referred by the applicant for any references in future.