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RTI Online (Right to Information)

RTI Online lets any Indian citizen file a Right to Information request with a Central Government ministry, department or public authority without visiting an office in person. It covers Central public authorities only — requests for a State department (like a state PWD office or municipal body) must be filed through that state's own RTI portal instead, not this central one.

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Department of Personnel & Training — RTI Online

https://rtionline.gov.in

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Required documents

  • Basic applicant details (name, address, contact)
  • A clear, specific description of the information you're requesting
  • Proof of BPL status, if claiming the fee exemption

Eligibility

  • • Any citizen of India
  • • State-authority requests are not handled here — check whether your request is for a Central or State public authority before filing

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1

    Visit the official RTI Online portal (rtionline.gov.in).

  2. 2

    Click "Submit Request" and select the Ministry/Department/Public Authority you're requesting information from.

  3. 3

    Fill in your details and write a clear, specific request — vague or overly broad requests are more likely to be delayed or returned.

  4. 4

    Pay the application fee online (net banking, card or UPI); BPL applicants are exempt but must upload proof.

  5. 5

    Submit and save the registration number shown — use it to track your request's status on the same portal.

Official fees

₹10 as published on the official portal; applicants who are Below Poverty Line (BPL) are exempt from the fee (proof required).

Processing time

Public authorities are ordinarily required to respond within 30 days under the RTI Act, 2005 (shorter if the request concerns life or liberty).

How to apply

Online (Central public authorities only, via rtionline.gov.in) · Offline (written application to the concerned Public Information Officer)

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Frequently asked questions

No — this central portal only accepts requests for Central Government public authorities. For a state department, use that state's own RTI portal; filing on the wrong portal can mean your request and fee aren't processed.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • • Filing a state-authority request on the central portal by mistake
  • • Writing a vague request instead of asking for specific documents/information
  • • Losing the registration number needed to track the request

Related reading

How to File an RTI Online in India (Central Government)

Filing a Right to Information request costs ₹10 and can be done entirely online — as long as you're filing with the right portal for the right authority.

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