The text of the application may be written in the prescribed column of the RTI request form. At present, the text of the application is confined up to 3000 characters only.

In case the text of an application contains more than 3000 characters, it can be uploaded as a PDF attachment in the Supporting Document column of the form.

After filling the first page of the RTI request form, a non-BPL applicant clicks on Make Payment for the prescribed fee.

• Internet Banking / UPI through payment gateway
• Debit Card / Credit Card (MasterCard / Visa / RuPay)

Note: No RTI fee is required to be paid by a citizen below the poverty line (BPL), provided a valid government BPL certificate is uploaded.

In case the RTI application is not meant for the selected Public Authority, the Nodal Officer of the authority will transfer the application electronically to the Nodal Officer of the concerned department aligned to this portal under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act.

For filing an appeal to the First Appellate Authority (FAA/DAA), select the Submit First Appeal option in the portal from your dashboard and complete the appeal form that appears.

No. As per the Right to Information Act, no fee is required to be paid for filing a First Appeal.

Yes. The mobile number and email provided during registration will automatically receive instant SMS alerts and status updates on submission, response, and disposal.