Right to Information
Know what information you can ask for.
We help you understand who to ask, what you can ask for, and how to draft your RTI request the right way.
Guidance in simple language. Built for every Indian citizen.
What information are you looking for?
Describe your issue in your own words, or pick an example below.
Not sure what to ask?
How it works
- 1
Describe
Tell us what you want to know, in your own words.
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We Check
We check if RTI is the right tool, the right office, and whether it's already public.
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Choose Office
We help you pick the right government office to ask.
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Draft
We help you draft a clear, specific RTI request.
- 5
Pay
Pay the ₹10 fee — free if you're BPL.
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Submit
Get your reference number and track status.
The clock, once you've filed
Four dates decide whether a request gets answered or quietly lapses. These are the ones worth knowing.
Day 1
You file
₹10 fee, no reason needed. Free for BPL applicants.
30 days
Reply due
The authority must respond. Silence past this counts as a deemed refusal.
+30 days
First appeal
Free to file, reviewed by a senior officer in the same office.
+90 days
Second appeal
Goes to the Central Information Commission, outside the department.
Guidance you can trust.
Accurate Guidance
Based on RTI Act, 2005 and government rules.
Relevant Authority
Helps identify the correct public authority.
Better Requests
Guides you to ask clear and targeted questions.
Your Privacy
We do not store personal data or share it.
Independent
We are not a government website or representative.
RTI Guidance is a guidance platform. We do not file RTI applications on your behalf and are not affiliated