Statutory Process Overview

How the Right to Information Act Works

Clear 4-step explanation of citizen rights, government response timelines, and statutory appeal escalation under RTI Act, 2005.

Submit Your Request

Describe the information or government records you require in plain words and select the public authority.

30-Day Mandatory Window

By law, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond or supply information within 30 statutory days.

Receive Information or Notice

Get official information credit or written intimation regarding required statutory photocopying costs.

First Appeal Escalation

If reply is missing or unsatisfactory within 30 days, file a zero-fee First Appeal to the Appellate Authority (FAA).

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.

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