Official Statutory Guidelines

RTI Guidelines & Rules (All 21 Points)

Complete, accurate text of official Government guidelines restructured into clear, accessible categories.

1. This Web Portal can be used by Indian citizens to file RTI application online and also to make payment for RTI application online. First appeal can also be filed online.

2. An applicant who desires to obtain any information under the RTI Act can make a request through this Web Portal to the Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

Statutory Lifecycle Flowchart

Interactive RTI Decision Logic & Timelines

Select a submission scenario below to trace decision paths, statutory day-limits, and appeal procedures.

💡Click on any decision branch below (Branch 1, Branch 2, Branch 3) to expand its statutory details and next steps.

Statutory Limit: 30 Days Response Window

1. RTI Request Filed

Submitted online via RTI Web Portal to CPIO.

2. Reply Received

CPIO provides requested information or certified copy within 30 Days.

3. Outcome Decision

✓ Satisfied → Case Closed

⚠ Not Satisfied → File First Appeal (within 30 Days of reply)

Second Appeals & CIC Escalation (All Scenarios)

First Appellate Authority (FAA) Decision Window:Within 45 Days

If First Appeal decision is not received within 45 days OR if applicant is not satisfied with decision → File Second Appeal to CIC / SIC within 90 Days.

Citizen Confirmation & Agreement

Please acknowledge that you have read the above guidelines before initiating an RTI application.

I HAVE READ & UNDERSTOOD & COMPLY WITH ALL OF THE GUIDELINES