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What is a RTI Application Form?

A RTI Application Form is a ready-to-use legal template for India. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the RTI Application Form cover?

The RTI Application Form is organised into sections covering §1. Applicant Particulars, §2. Information Sought, §3. Period of Information, §4. Enclosures, §5. Mode of Supply, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed RTI Application Form as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

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Is a RTI Application Form legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a RTI Application Form is generally legally binding in India, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a RTI Application Form in India?

A RTI Application Form should comply with the laws in force in India. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a RTI Application Form?

For most standard situations you can complete the RTI Application Form yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the RTI Application Form?

Download the completed RTI Application Form as Word or PDF and sign it as required in India. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the RTI Application Form free?

You can preview the RTI Application Form and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a RTI Application Form?

Most people finish the RTI Application Form in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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APPLICATION FOR INFORMATION

UNDER THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

(Form-A — See Rule 3(1) of the Right to Information Rules, 2012)

Registration / I.D. No.: ________

(For office use only)

Dated: ________

To,

The Central Public Information Officer / State Public Information Officer (PIO),

________

(________)

________,
________,
________,
________, India.

Re: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Sir / Madam,

§1. Applicant Particulars. I, ________, son/daughter/spouse of ________, aged ________ years, being a citizen of India and competent to seek information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005), do hereby submit this application before the Public Information Officer of the aforesaid public authority.

§2. Information Sought. Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request that the following information be furnished to me:

________.

§3. Period of Information. Kindly limit the search of the aforesaid information to the period from ________ to ________.

§4. Enclosures. The following documents are annexed to this application for your reference:

________

§5. Mode of Supply. I request that the said information be furnished to me by way of ________, and where applicable dispatched by post (________) to the address mentioned at the foot of this application. Where the information is voluminous or maintained in a particular medium, I request, in the alternative, an opportunity to inspect the relevant records or take samples in person at a date and time conveniently fixed by your office, in accordance with Section 2(j) of the Act.

§6. Fees. I undertake to pay the prescribed application and additional fees as may be chargeable under the Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 and the rules framed thereunder, after deduction of any concession to which I may be entitled in law.

§8. BPL Declaration (if applicable). I am a person belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category and accordingly claim exemption from payment of fees under the applicable rules. A self-attested copy of my BPL card bearing No. ________ is enclosed herewith.

Date: ________

Place: ________

Yours faithfully,

________________________

(Signature of Applicant)

________

Permanent / Postal Address for correspondence:

________
________
________
________, India
Telephone / Mobile: ________
E-mail: ________

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