Real Anonymized Customer Query Pattern
Quick answer: Yes. An RTI can ask for the current status of your NALA application, the date-wise file movement, the conversion-fee/assessment status, any objection or report pending, the officer responsible, and the reason for delay — in writing, within 30 days.
An RTI does not itself grant the conversion. It obtains the status and the recorded reason that push the office to act, and your evidence if you escalate.
RTI Facts at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Government RTI fee | ₹10 (BPL applicants exempt) |
| Reply deadline | 30 days — Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005 |
| Copying charge | about ₹2 per page |
| If no/poor reply | First Appeal within 30 days — Section 19(1) |
| Final appeal | Second Appeal within 90 days to the Telangana State Information Commission — Section 19(3) |
| Where to file | PIO, Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Office (and the office handling NALA in your district) |
Fee mode and exact copying charges can vary; the RTI itself is a ₹10 statutory application.
How NALA Conversion Works on Bhubharati
NALA conversion changes the recorded land use from agricultural to non-agricultural, on payment of a conversion fee/charge, within the State's record-of-rights framework (now Bhu Bharati, successor to Dharani). It typically needs a clear title, a fee assessment, and sometimes a no-objection or report. Applications stall on a pending assessment, a classification query, an objection, or backlog — rarely explained to the applicant.
Where an RTI Fits — and Where It Doesn't
The realistic path is: application → follow-ups → office visits → RTI → (only if needed) escalation. An RTI will not, by itself, order the conversion. What it does, in about 30 days, is force a written status, the fee/assessment position, the responsible officer, and the recorded reason.
A Real Example (Anonymized)
An owner who applied for NALA to build a house heard nothing for months. An RTI for the status revealed the file was held pending a query on the land's classification that had never been communicated. Once the exact query was on record, it could be answered with documents, rather than guessed at across repeated visits. (Details are illustrative and anonymized.)
The Exact RTI Our In-House Legal Team Drafts
Prepared by our in-house legal team and addressed to the PIO of the relevant revenue office, the application asks only for records that already exist. You provide the details; we identify the office, draft and file it.
Full Sample RTI Application You Can Adapt
To,
The Public Information Officer,
O/o the Tahsildar / Mandal Revenue Officer,
[Mandal], [District], Telangana.
Subject: Information under the RTI Act, 2005 regarding my pending NALA conversion application.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following in respect of my NALA application No. [____] dated [____] for land in Survey No. [____], [Village], [Mandal]:
- The current status of my NALA conversion application.
- The date-wise movement of the file from receipt till date.
- The conversion-fee/assessment status and any amount demanded.
- Any objection, query or report pending on the application.
- The name and designation of the officer/section where it is currently pending.
- The recorded reason for the delay and the prescribed timeline.
I enclose the RTI fee of ₹10. If any information is held by another public authority, please transfer this application under Section 6(3) and inform me.
Yours faithfully,
[Name] · [Address] · [Phone] · [Date]
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Sample RTI Questions
- Please provide the current status of my NALA application [number] for the land in [village/mandal].
- Please provide date-wise file movement from receipt till date.
- Please provide the fee/assessment status and any amount demanded.
- Please provide any objection/query/report pending.
- Please provide the officer where it is pending and the prescribed timeline.
What a Useful Reply Should Contain
A proper reply should give the application status, file movement, the fee/assessment position, any pending query, the officer responsible, and the recorded reason for delay. A vague reply that withholds the assessment or query likely needs a First Appeal.
After You Get the Reply — What to Do Next
- Fee assessed: pay it and press for the order, citing the RTI reply.
- Classification/query pending: answer it with documents on record.
- No reply in 30 days: First Appeal under Section 19(1), then Second Appeal to the Telangana State Information Commission.
Likely Public Authority
The RTI usually goes to the PIO of the Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Office and the office handling NALA in your district. The RDO or District Collectorate may hold related records. Appeals are under the RTI Act, with the Telangana State Information Commission as the final appellate authority.
What RTI Can and Cannot Do
RTI can: get the status, fee/assessment, pending query, officer and reason. RTI cannot: by itself grant the conversion — but the record it produces compels the office to act and supports escalation.
Common Questions
Can RTI get my NALA application status?
Yes — the status, file movement, fee position, and officer, on the record within 30 days.
Can RTI tell me the conversion fee demanded?
Yes. You can ask for the fee/assessment status and any amount demanded on your file.
Who is the RTI addressed to?
The PIO at the Tahsildar/Mandal Revenue Office and the district office handling NALA.
What does it cost?
₹10 government fee (BPL exempt); our service from ₹399.
How long for a reply?
30 days under Section 7(1).
What if there is no reply?
We draft your First Appeal free of charge if the deadline is missed.
Details to Keep Ready
- NALA application/acknowledgement number
- Survey number and extent
- Village and mandal
- Intended non-agri use
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