How to File RTI to Central Government Departments – Full Process (2025)

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   Step 1: Visit the Official RTI Online Portal

Go to the Central Government’s official RTI portal:

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   Step 2: Click on “Submit Request”

• On the homepage, click “Submit Request” under the “Online RTI Request Form”.

• Read the guidelines carefully and click “I have read and understood the above guidelines”, then click Submit.

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   Step 3: Fill in Personal Details

        Select the Ministry/Department from the dropdown list (e.g., Ministry of Railways, Income Tax Department, etc.).

• Enter:

  • Your full name

  • Address

  • Email ID

  • Phone number

  • State and country

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    Step 4: Write Your RTI Query

• Enter your query in 3000 characters or less.

• Be clear and specific (e.g., “Please provide the number of sanctioned posts in XYZ department as of January 2025.”)

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    Step 5: Upload Supporting Documents (Optional)

• If needed, you may attach a supporting PDF or image file (max 1 MB).

• This is optional unless your case requires proof or a document.

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   Step 6: Pay the RTI Fee

• RTI application fee: ₹10

• Payment options:

  • UPI

  • Debit/Credit Card

  • Internet Banking

Note: BPL (Below Poverty Line) applicants can apply free of charge (upload proof of BPL status).

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   Step 7: Submit the Application

• After payment, you will receive a registration number and acknowledgment receipt.

• Save this number to track the status later.

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   Step 8: Wait for the Response

• RTI response must be given within 30 days from the date of application.

• If there’s no reply or it is unsatisfactory, you can file a First Appeal.

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  Important Points

• You can file RTIs to any Central Govt. body: Ministries, CBSE, UPSC, Railways, Income Tax, etc.

• Use precise language; don’t ask vague or multiple unrelated questions.

• You are not required to give reasons for seeking the information.

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  Sample RTI Question (Example)

“Please provide a copy of the latest recruitment rules of the Ministry of Finance for Group C employees.”

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  How to File First Appeal (If No Response)

1. Visit https://rtionline.gov.in/RTIMIS/FilingAppeal.aspx

2. Enter your RTI Registration Number

3. State your reason for the appeal (e.g., “No reply within 30 days”)

4. Submit the appeal to the First Appellate Authority