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RTI Application (Right to Information) Format

Right to Information application under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 - addressed to the Public Information Officer, with fee and BPL options.

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Application under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005

Ref.: REF-2026-014
Date: 05/10/2026

To
The Public Information Officer, Office of the District Collector, Pune

Subject: Request for information under the Right to Information Act, 2005

Sir / Madam,

I, Alex Morgan, a citizen of India, request you to provide me the following information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005:

Copy of the file notings on application no. 214/2026 and name of the officer who handled it.

The information relates to the period: April 2025 to March 2026.

I am paying the prescribed application fee of Rs. 10 by Indian Postal Order no. 12E 458213.

If the information sought is held by another public authority, please transfer this application to that authority under Section 6(3) and inform me. If any part of the information is refused, please give me the reasons in writing along with the details of the appellate authority, as required by Section 7(8).

I request that the information be supplied within thirty days of receipt of this application, as provided in Section 7(1).



Alex Morgan
+91 98765 43210

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RTI Application (Right to Information) Format

The Right to Information Act, 2005 lets any Indian citizen ask a public authority for records, file notings, orders, expenditure and decisions. The application is short: who you are, which office, and exactly what you want to know.

When to use it

  • Police and cyber complaints
  • School admissions and utilities
  • RTI and public requests
  • Personal letters of thanks, apology and condolence

How to write RTI Application (Right to Information) Format

  1. Find the correct office and officer for your request and address the letter to them by designation.
  2. Give your full identity details, the exact request and the facts in order.
  3. List the documents you attach and keep a copy with the office's receiving stamp.
  4. Note the date you filed it - many offices must reply within a fixed time.

Tips

  • Ask for documents, not opinions - 'why' questions are usually rejected, 'copy of the order / note-sheet' is not.
  • Keep each application to one subject and send it by registered post, or file on the online RTI portal where your authority is covered.

Attach with it

  • ID and address proof
  • Evidence and photographs

Common mistakes

  • Wrong office or officer
  • No date or contact number

Options you can choose

Tone and salutation, validity statement, ID-copies note, witness boxes, execution note (notary / stamp paper / oath), QR or reference box, four layouts and - in any language except English - a side-by-side English copy.

How to write a RTI Application (Right to Information) Format

  1. Fill in the form: Your full name, Your address, Phone, Public Information Officer (designation, department, address), Information you want (numbered points), Period the information relates to.
  2. Add your letterhead, logo, footer or watermark if you like.
  3. Download a print-ready PDF - or send it for e-signature.

Applications & civic letters →

FAQ

How much is the RTI fee?

The central-government fee is Rs. 10, payable by cash, demand draft, banker's cheque or Indian Postal Order; state governments set their own fee and mode. Applicants below the poverty line pay nothing and attach a copy of the BPL card.

How long does the office have to reply?

The Public Information Officer must reply within 30 days (48 hours where the matter concerns life or liberty). If there is no reply you can file a first appeal with the First Appellate Authority.

Which officer should I address an application to?

The officer with authority over the matter - for example the Station House Officer for a police complaint or the Principal for a school request. Use the designation, not just the name.

Should I keep a stamped copy?

Yes. The receiving stamp with date is your proof of filing.

Is this RTI Application (Right to Information) Format template free?

Yes. You can fill it in online and download it as a PDF for free, without installing anything.

Can I change the wording?

Yes. Every sentence of the document can be edited on the page before you download it.

This is a general template, not legal advice. Check any requirements that apply in your country or organisation.

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