๐Ÿ“‹ RTI ACT 2005 โ€” FREE TEMPLATES

RTI Templates India
Ready-to-File Applications for Any Department 2026

The Right to Information Act 2005 gives every Indian citizen the power to demand information from any government body. Use our free, ready-to-copy RTI templates โ€” department-specific, legally correct, and updated for 2026. No lawyer needed.

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The RTI Act turns 20 this year and it remains one of the most powerful tools an ordinary citizen has โ€” yet most people I talk to have never filed one, or didn't know they could file against their local municipality, hospital, or even the PF office. I built this section after watching a friend spend three months chasing a passport delay that a single RTI application resolved in under two weeks. For โ‚น10 and a speed post receipt, you can legally compel any government body to answer you. That's not a small thing.

โ€” Sibin O, Founder, NagrikIQ ยท Last verified June 2026

Department-Specific RTI Guides

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Municipality
Roads, garbage, illegal construction, pending civic works
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Roads & PWD
Pothole repairs, road-widening, contractor details, expenditure
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Government Schools
Teacher attendance, mid-day meal funds, school facilities
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Police
FIR copy, charge sheet, complaint status, case updates
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Government Hospitals
Medical records, doctor attendance, medicine availability
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Panchayat
MGNREGA work, funds utilisation, meeting minutes
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EPFO / PF Office
PF withdrawal status, employer contributions, grievance action
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Passport Seva
Application delay, police verification status, rejection reasons
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๐Ÿ“File RTI by State

Each state has its own State Information Commission, fee mode, and PIO addresses. Pick your state for a complete RTI filing guide with local templates and contacts.

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How to File an RTI โ€” 7 Steps

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Write your RTI application using a template below (plain paper is fine)
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Address it to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the concerned department
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Attach โ‚น10 fee as Indian Postal Order / Demand Draft (free for BPL category)
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Send by Speed Post / Registered Post โ€” keep the receipt as proof
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Government must respond within 30 days by law
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No response? File First Appeal within 30 days with Appellate Authority
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Still no response? File Second Appeal with Central / State Information Commission
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Filing Fee
Free for BPL
30 days
Response Time
By law
30 days
Appeal Deadline
After no response
CIC / SIC
Second Appeal
Information Commission
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Disclaimer: NagrikIQ is an informational platform and is not affiliated with any government department. Templates are provided for guidance only. Always verify the correct PIO address before filing.