📌 Right to Information Application Form – Format, Sample & How to Fill It (2025)
Filing an RTI doesn't require legal knowledge — but your application must follow a proper format under the RTI Act, 2005.
In this blog, you'll get:
-
✅ RTI application format (2025)
-
✅ Sample filled RTI form
-
✅ Tips to fill it correctly
-
✅ Online RTI option with FileMyRTI.com
''Apply Now''
✅ What Is an RTI Application Form?
The RTI application form is simply a written request to a government office asking for factual information. It must be addressed to the correct Public Information Officer (PIO) and include:
-
Your name & contact details
-
The information you’re seeking (clearly written)
-
A declaration of citizenship
-
The ₹10 RTI fee (IPO, DD, or online)
✅ RTI Application Form Format (Standard)
To,
The Public Information Officer
[Department Name]
[Full Office Address]
Subject:
Request for Information under RTI Act, 2005
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Full Name], resident of [Your Full Address], hereby seek the following information under the Right to Information Act, 2005:
[Write your factual query here – one per line if multiple]
I am an Indian citizen and submitting the prescribed fee of ₹10 via [IPO/DD/Online].
Kindly send the information to my address/email mentioned below.
Name: [Your Name]
Address: [Full Address]
Mobile: [Contact Number]
Email: [Email ID]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Signature
🧾 Examples of Valid RTI Questions
-
“Provide daily file movement and officer-wise action taken for land mutation application ID XXXXX filed on DD/MM/YYYY.”
-
“Share certified copy of marksheet for Roll No. XXXX, Exam Year YYYY.”
-
“Furnish note file copies related to caste certificate Application ID XXXXX submitted at Meeseva, Hyderabad.”
❌ Avoid asking:
-
“Why is my file delayed?”
-
“What is the reason for rejection?”
👉 Instead, ask:
-
“What is the status and file movement of my application?”
-
“Share copy of the official note or order.”
✅ How to Submit This RTI Form
You can:
-
Print and post it via RPAD to the department PIO
-
Upload on https://rtionline.gov.in (for central govt issues)
-
Use FileMyRTI.com for ready-made, expert-drafted RTIs
🖨 Need a Downloadable RTI Form?
You can download a printable version here:
📎 [RTI Application Format – PDF/Doc link (to be added by admin)]
Post a comment