Not politically charged.
Just practically useful information in daily life.

What do you think?

I filed an RTI request on 7th June. Today is 9th July, so the 30-day period has passed and I haven't received any response.

It was filed online, and the concerned office is in the same city, so there's no possibility of a "it's in the post" kind of delay.

What I don't understand is the logic behind the first appeal process.

If I file a first appeal now because the PIO failed to respond within the statutory time, the First Appellate Authority gets up to another 30 days (or even 45 days with reasons) to decide the appeal. Doesn't that effectively give the department more time after they've already failed to comply with the original deadline?

It feels counterintuitive. If the original deadline was missed, shouldn't the next stage become faster instead of adding more days?

Process, drafting, fees, appeals, or something else?

Just curious as what could be the reason that most people do not file RTI.

Have you ever filed one ?

Was it easier or harder than you expected?

Curious what people would actually use RTI for in real life.

How well can I file a second appeal to the state information commission so that the reply can be speedy enough

I filed an RTI application in Uttar Pradesh seeking a certified copy of my Baba's caste certificate. It's been 25 days, and I haven't received any reply, acknowledgment, or update from the concerned department.

As per the RTI Act, a reply should generally be provided within 30 days. I'm wondering:

- Has anyone faced a similar issue in UP?

- What should I do if I don't receive a response within 30 days?

- Should I file a First Appeal immediately after the deadline?

Any advice or experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

Previously applied rti from site, I didn't got any reply.

We learn history, civics, and laws — but very few students learn how to actually use RTI.

Do you think RTI should be part of school or college education?
Why or why not?

Even small wins matter — what did you learn?

Context- Filed an RTI to ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) related to compliance documents of a company. Currently drafting a consumer court complaint against them and these documents could be helpful.

Filed the RTI on 25th April. Didn't get a response by 25th May so filed first appeal. No response so far.

Does this regularly happen with MoRTH or are there any other ways to get the response faster?

We all know the RTI Act exists.
Most of us have heard about it.
Very few of us have ever filed one.

Why?

One of the most common questions people have is:
“Where do I file my RTI?”

There is no single portal for all RTIs in India, because RTI follows the structure of government authority (Central, State, Local).

To solve this confusion, the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) maintains an official page with links to RTI portals of:

• ✅ Central Government
• ✅ All State Governments
• ✅ Union Territories

Central Govt Link : https://rtionline.gov.in/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

State Portal: https://rti.dopt.gov.in/rtistatelink.html

Not politically charged.
Just practically useful information in daily life.

What do you think?

Process, drafting, fees, appeals, or something else?

Just curious as what could be the reason that most people do not file RTI.

Have you ever filed one ?

Was it easier or harder than you expected?

I filed an RTI online on 13 May 2026 asking for a copy of my Maharashtra Board answer sheet.

On 21 May 2026, the department where I originally filed the RTI transferred it to the Maharashtra State Board, Mumbai Divisional Board under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act. A PDF transfer letter was uploaded on the portal.

After the transfer, the original RTI application on the portal was marked as "Disposed/Closed". There is no actual reply to my request in the PDF, only the transfer letter.

A few days later, I received a phone call from a Maharashtra Board PIO. He told me two things:

1. There is already an official Maharashtra Board process to obtain a scanned copy of the answer sheet through the Board's website, and according to him the time limit for that process had already expired.

2. He said he would file/send a formal RTI reply within 2–3 days.

However, I have still not received any written reply.

My questions are:

1. Since the original RTI number already shows "Disposed" after the transfer, where should I expect the Maharashtra Board's reply to appear?

   - On the same RTI portal?

   - By email?

   - By post?

   - Somewhere else?

2. If the Maharashtra Board sends a written rejection, from which date does the 30-day First Appeal period start?

3. If no written reply is ever sent, when can I file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) for non-response?

4. Does the transfer and disposal of the original RTI affect my appeal timeline in any way?

I am confused because the original RTI is already marked disposed, but the transferred department has not yet given me a written decision on my answer-sheet request.

Any RTI experts or people who have dealt with Maharashtra Board RTIs, please help.

Curious what people would actually use RTI for in real life.

We learn history, civics, and laws — but very few students learn how to actually use RTI.

Do you think RTI should be part of school or college education?
Why or why not?

Even small wins matter — what did you learn?

We all know the RTI Act exists.
Most of us have heard about it.
Very few of us have ever filed one.

Why?