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RTI Application Format in English and Hindi: Free Word Download

By Advocate Narinder Kumar, NK Associates · Updated October 2026

Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, any citizen can ask a government office for information held in its records, such as the status of your file, copies of orders, or the reason for a delay. You do not have to give a reason for asking. The office must reply within 30 days (48 hours if the information concerns someone's life or liberty).

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How to fill and use it

Step 1: Find the right officeAddress the application to the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the office that holds the record. If you send it to the wrong office, it should be transferred under Section 6(3), but that adds delay.
Step 2: Ask clear questionsAsk for specific documents or facts, for example "certified copy of the order dated ___ in file No. ___", not opinions or "why" questions.
Step 3: Pay the feeThe application fee is Rs. 10 in most central and Punjab Government offices. Ask the office which mode it accepts (postal order, demand draft, treasury challan or cash receipt). BPL card holders are exempt; attach a copy of the card.
Step 4: Send and keep proofHand it over against a receipt or send it by registered or speed post. For central government offices you can also file at rtionline.gov.in.
Step 5: Appeal if neededNo reply in 30 days, or an unsatisfactory reply? File a first appeal to the First Appellate Authority of the same office within 30 days. A second appeal lies to the State Information Commission (Punjab) or the Central Information Commission within 90 days.

Common mistakes to avoid

हिंदी में: सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम, 2005 की धारा 6(1) के तहत आवेदन का फॉर्मेट। आवेदन संबंधित कार्यालय के लोक सूचना अधिकारी (PIO) को भेजें, ₹10 फीस भरें (BPL कार्ड वालों को छूट), और रसीद संभाल कर रखें। 30 दिन में जवाब न मिले तो 30 दिन के अंदर प्रथम अपील करें। हिंदी फॉर्मेट भी नीचे डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं।

The format

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APPLICATION FOR INFORMATION UNDER SECTION 6(1) OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

 

To,

The Public Information Officer,

__________ (name of department / office)

__________ (address)

 

1. Full name of applicant: ______________________________

2. Father's / Husband's name: ______________________________

3. Address for correspondence: ______________________________

4. Mobile number / e-mail (optional): ______________________________

5. Particulars of information required:

(a) ____________________________________________________________

(b) ____________________________________________________________

(c) ____________________________________________________________

6. Period to which the information relates: from ________ to ________

7. Fee: I have paid the application fee of Rs. 10/- by __________ (postal order / demand draft / challan / cash receipt) No. __________ dated __________. OR I belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category; a copy of my BPL card is attached and I am exempt from fee.

8. I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions in Sections 8 and 9 of the Act and, to the best of my knowledge, relates to your office. If any part of it is held by another public authority, kindly transfer the application under Section 6(3) of the Act.

9. I request that the information be supplied as photocopies / certified copies by post at the above address. I am willing to pay the additional fee for copies, if any.

 

Place: ____________ Signature of applicant: ______________

Date: ____________ Name: ______________

हिंदी फॉर्मेट

सूचना का अधिकार अधिनियम, 2005 की धारा 6(1) के अंतर्गत सूचना प्राप्त करने हेतु आवेदन

 

सेवा में,

लोक सूचना अधिकारी,

__________ (विभाग / कार्यालय का नाम)

__________ (पता)

 

1. आवेदक का पूरा नाम: ______________________________

2. पिता / पति का नाम: ______________________________

3. पत्र व्यवहार का पता: ______________________________

4. मोबाइल नंबर / ई-मेल (वैकल्पिक): ______________________________

5. मांगी गई सूचना का विवरण:

(क) ____________________________________________________________

(ख) ____________________________________________________________

(ग) ____________________________________________________________

6. सूचना किस अवधि से संबंधित है: ________ से ________ तक

7. शुल्क: मैंने ₹10/- आवेदन शुल्क __________ (पोस्टल ऑर्डर / डिमांड ड्राफ्ट / चालान / नकद रसीद) संख्या __________ दिनांक __________ द्वारा जमा किया है। अथवा मैं गरीबी रेखा से नीचे (BPL) श्रेणी से हूँ, BPL कार्ड की प्रति संलग्न है, अतः मुझे शुल्क से छूट है।

8. मैं घोषणा करता/करती हूँ कि मांगी गई सूचना अधिनियम की धारा 8 और 9 के प्रतिबंधों के अंतर्गत नहीं आती और मेरी जानकारी के अनुसार आपके कार्यालय से संबंधित है। यदि सूचना का कोई भाग किसी अन्य लोक प्राधिकरण के पास है, तो कृपया आवेदन धारा 6(3) के अंतर्गत उसे अंतरित करें।

9. कृपया सूचना की फोटोकॉपी / प्रमाणित प्रति उपरोक्त पते पर डाक द्वारा भेजें। प्रतियों का अतिरिक्त शुल्क, यदि कोई हो, देने को मैं तैयार हूँ।

 

स्थान: ____________ आवेदक के हस्ताक्षर: ______________

दिनांक: ____________ नाम: ______________

This is a general format for information only, based on Indian law as of October 2026. It is not legal advice and may not suit your facts. Laws, stamp duty and fees change, so get the final document checked by an advocate before you sign or send it.

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