RTI stands for Right to Information. RTI filing refers to the process of submitting a request for information to a public authority or government agency under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) in India. This act allows citizens to request information from public authorities about their functioning, decisions, and actions.The RTI Act mandates transparency and accountability in government institutions by giving citizens the right to access information held by public authorities. Citizens can file RTI applications to seek information on a wide range of topics, including government policies, decisions, expenditures, and more. The process typically involves submitting a formal written application to the relevant public authority, specifying the information sought and paying a nominal fee as prescribed by the law.

NOTE : RTI appeal service charge is +299 rupees only from ordinary service charge.

How To File RTI Online

1. Open the RTI online portal and click the submit request option. On clicking on the submit request option “GUIDELINES FOR USE OF RTI ONLINE PORTAL” screen will be displayed. This screen contains various guidelines for using the RTI online portal.
2. The citizen has to click on the checkbox “I have read and understood the above guidelines” and then click on the submit button.
3. Following that, the Online RTI Request Form screen will appear, offering the opportunity to submit an RTI request online.
4. To file an RTI, the applicant must select the Ministry, Department, or Apex body from the drop-down menu.
5. If the applicant provides a mobile number, they will receive SMS alerts. Mandatory fields are marked, while optional ones remain unmarked. If a citizen is in the BPL category, they must choose “Yes” in the “Is the Applicant Below Poverty Line?” field and upload their BPL card certificate in the Supporting Document field. The supporting document must be in PDF format and no larger than 1MB. Citizens below the poverty line are exempt from paying RTI fees under the RTI Rules, 2012.
6. For BPL category applicants, clicking on the submit button is necessary to complete the submission of the RTI application.
7. Upon submission, an applicant will receive a unique registration number for future reference.
8. If a citizen falls under the Non-BPL category, they would indicate “NO” in the “Is the Applicant Below Poverty Line?” field and are required to pay a fee of Rs. 10 as stipulated in the RTI Rules of 2012. Payment can be made through the following methods:(a) Internet banking(b) Master/Visa and RuPay Card credit/debit cards(c) UPI
9. The text for the RTI Request application should not exceed 3000 characters. If it surpasses this limit, you can upload the RTI application in the Supporting Document field. Please ensure that the text contains only the following characters: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, and special characters like – _ () / @ : & 1 %.
10. Once you have filled out all the details in the form, proceed by clicking the “Make Payment” button. Upon clicking, the Online Request Payment form will appear. You can then select the desired payment mode from the following options:(a) Internet Banking(b) Credit or Debit Card / RuPay Card(c) UPI
11. Click on the Payment Gateway after choosing Internet Banking, Credit or Debit Card/RuPay Card, and UPI.
12. Once the “Pay” button is clicked, the applicant will proceed to the Payment Gateway for payment. Upon finishing the payment process, the applicant will be returned to the RTI Online Portal.
13. Upon submission of the application, the applicant will receive a unique registration number for future reference.
14. The applicant will get an email and sms alert (if mobile no. provided) on submission of application.
15. The application filed through this Web Portal would reach electronically to the “Nodal Officer” of the concerned Ministry/Department, who would transmit the RTI application electronically to the concerned CPIO.