RTI Section 6(1) Application & 30-Day First Appeal Timeline Guide

Learn how to seek information from government departments under the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 and file First Appeals when PIOs fail to respond.

Interactive RTI Section 6(1) Application & 30-Day First Appeal Timeline Guide
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Formula & Calculation Methodology

RTI Deadlines: 30 Days (Standard) | 48 Hours (Life & Liberty) | First Appeal within 30 days of expiry.

Step-by-Step Worked Example

Application filed 35 days ago with no PIO reply

  1. Statutory 30-day window expired on Day 30
  2. Eligible to file First Appeal under Section 19(1) to First Appellate Authority (FAA)
Result: File First Appeal immediately with Zero additional fees

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for filing an online RTI?

Central government online RTIs at rti.gov.in cost a nominal ₹10 fee.

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