The following steps can be followed to file the RTI application online

Step 1: Visit the official website https://rtionline.gov.in and register by creating a username and password.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Submit Request’ on the top left corner of the website. A page describing the guidelines for filing RTI will pop up where you have to accept the terms and submit for further process.

Step 3: RTI application request form can be seen at https://rtionline.gov.in/request/request.php. The required information should be filled up by selecting the concerned department.

Step 4: In the next step, the individual has to write the information required by him within 3000 words in the ‘text for RTI application’ box. If the text exceeds the limit one can upload supporting documents.

Step 5: On submitting the application, a unique registration number is created for future reference.

Step 6: A nominal fee of Rs 10 has to be paid by internet banking or through Debit Card.

Step 7: On completing the payment process, the individual will receive an email as well as a message for successfully submitting the application.

The following steps can be followed to file the RTI application offline

Step 1: The individual must ensure the appropriate department to seek information from before filing the application. This implies that the individual shall decide whether the query relates to the municipality or state government of the central government.

Step 2: On ensuring the department to which the query is related, the individual can write or type the application in Hindi or English. An application can also be written in the local language if the query is related to the local authority.

Step 3: The address of the concerned authority shall be mentioned clearly in the application along with the individual’s name, address for communication, and place of residence.

Step 4: The individual should mention the query concerning which they are seeking information specifically. The queries must be related to the same subject for which the individual is seeking information. There is no limitation on the number of queries.

Step 5: A nominal fee is to be paid after preparing the application by cash or bank draft or a court fee stamp. If the individual falls under the category of Below the Poverty Line and is unable to pay the fee, proof of the same shall be attached with the application.

Step 6: On complying with all the above steps, the individual can finally send the application through post or personally hand it over to the concerned authority. An acknowledgment receipt is given to the individual after submitting the application.