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Fundamental Rights • 5 MIN READ

How to File an RTI (Right to Information) Application

Drafting RTI queries, identifying Public Information Officer (PIO), statutory 30-day response deadline, and filing First Appeal / Central Information Commission.

Step-by-Step Practical Procedure

1

Initial Assessment & Legal Framework

Drafting precise RTI questions without asking for opinions

2

Gathering Evidence & Preparing Documentation

Submitting RTI online via rtionline.gov.in

3

Formal Statutory Action & Legal Recourse

Filing First Appeal when PIO rejects or fails to reply within 30 days

Statutory Advisory & Warning:

Ensure all statements submitted to police or court authorities are accurate and supported by admissible evidence under Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA 2023).

What You Learn in This Guide:

  • Drafting precise RTI questions without asking for opinions
  • Submitting RTI online via rtionline.gov.in
  • Filing First Appeal when PIO rejects or fails to reply within 30 days
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