How to file RTI Rajasthan?

1. Identify the department to which your RTI Rajasthan query should be sent:

For instance, all civic issues like water problem, garbage, street lights, building permission in cities are under respective corporation (Jaipur - Jaipur Nagar Nigam, Jodhpur - Jodhpur Nagar Nigam). Find the exact address of government department where you wish to send the RTI.

2. Write your questions in the Application:

You can apply via this RTI application form in hindi, Rajasthani or English, from

here.

It is prescribed by the Rajasthan Government, not mandatory, to fill the form. You can also simply write your application on a plain paper describing the RTI information in Hindi

, English or even Rajasthani. Ensure that all RTI queries point to some records of information.

Replies from government can also be either in Rajasthani, Hindi or English.

3. Ensure the Questions have clarity:

Make sure that the questions relates to only one subject matter otherwise it might get rejected according to the RTI Act. For instance, if it is about status of FIR, ask questions that are only related to FIR.

4. Pay the fees for your RTI Rajasthan Application:

Attach the fees as applicable for the filing your RTI Rajasthan. The mode of payment is Indian Postal Order, Demand Draft or Cash. Also you can find the exact fee structure applicable to your application for RTI in Rajasthan,

here.


5. Submit the application:

Send it via- speed post/registered post.

Government of Rajasthan started accepting RTI requests online since Jan 2016. It can be done here -

Do Note:

The website does not work on all browsers, one has to write RTI questions properly else it won't get answered and does not have many options to make payment online.

So what's the best possible way to get things done? You can use our website

to file your RTI Online Rajasthan Application.

Under the RTI Act, 2005 every department should appoint a Public Information Officer (PIO) who is responsible to receive and reply to RTI applications filed to that department.

Hence, all the RTI applications should be addressed to the Public Information Officer of that Department.

According to the RTI Act, the response to the RTI application in Rajasthan, or any other state should be provided by the PIO within 30 days from the receipt of the same. This includes applications made online or offline. If the information requested in the RTI relates to another department, then the PIO is mandated to transfer the same within 5 days from the receipt of the RTI to that department who has the information.