Court Assistant

File an RTI Application

Any Indian citizen can request information from a public authority under the RTI Act 2005.

Jurisdiction

PIO of the public authority holding the information (Central via rtionline.gov.in, or State portals).

Fees

₹10 application fee. Additional ₹2/page for photocopies if information is provided.

Timeline

30 days for reply. First appeal: 30 days. Second appeal (CIC/SIC): often 12-24 months.

Required documents

Application in writing (English/Hindi/official state language)
Application fee ₹10 (Central) — waived for BPL applicants with proof

Step-by-step process

1Identify the correct public authority and its PIO.
2Draft specific, targeted questions (avoid open-ended requests).
3Submit online at rtionline.gov.in, by post, or in person with the fee.
4PIO must respond within 30 days (48 hours for life/liberty).
5On no reply or unsatisfactory reply, file First Appeal within 30 days, then Second Appeal to CIC/SIC within 90 days.

Kanoon-AI Editorial TeamEditorial teamEditorial policy

Review status

Not individually reviewed by an advocate. This page may be AI-assisted and has not been individually reviewed by an advocate unless a named reviewer is shown here.

Primary sources and verification

This filing guide is general procedural information for India and may be AI-assisted. Court fees, forms and local practice vary by state and court — confirm with the official source below and with an advocate before filing.

Spotted an error? Report an error

Correction history: No corrections recorded.