Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTI Help: How to File by Post
Note: FileMyRTI is not a government website. This guide helps citizens use the official RTI portal correctly. If the portal does not support your department or filing route, FileMyRTI can help you file through the correct online or postal method.
To file an RTI in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, submit a written application to the concerned Public Information Officer by post or in person, with the Rs. 10 fee. There is no online RTI filing portal for A&N (the official pages are informational). For Central Government offices, use rtionline.gov.in.
Before you start, keep these ready
- Your full name, postal address and contact details
- The A&N department / office and its PIO address
- Your RTI questions, written in plain language
- The Rs. 10 fee (commonly an Indian Postal Order) - or a BPL certificate if exempt
- Speed Post / registered post to send it (and keep the receipt)
How filing works
- Identify the correct A&N Administration public authority and its PIO (use FindMyPIO if unsure).
- Write your RTI application in plain language, addressed to the PIO.
- Attach the Rs. 10 fee (commonly an Indian Postal Order; BPL applicants attach the certificate).
- Keep a photo or photocopy of the full application and fee instrument.
- Send it by Speed Post / registered post and keep the receipt; the PIO must respond within 30 days.
If your department is not listed (the most common problem)
- Identify the parent A&N department the office sits under (see andaman.nic.in).
- If it is a Central Government office, use the Central RTI portal (rtionline.gov.in) - see our Central portal help.
- File by post to the PIO - see our guide to filing RTI offline.
- Not sure which office or PIO? Use FindMyPIO, or let FileMyRTI identify it and file for you.
Common portal errors and how to fix them
Looking for an A&N online RTI portal
There is no online RTI portal for the Andaman & Nicobar Islands - the official pages are informational. File by post or in person to the PIO.
You do not know the PIO or office address
Use FindMyPIO, check andaman.nic.in, or let FileMyRTI identify the office.
Your matter is a Central Government office
File on the Central portal at rtionline.gov.in instead.
No reply within 30 days
File a First Appeal to the departmental Appellate Authority; if that fails, approach the Central Information Commission (CIC).
Filing a First Appeal
If the PIO does not reply within 30 days or the reply is unsatisfactory, file a First Appeal (by post) to the departmental First Appellate Authority. For a Second Appeal or complaint, approach the Central Information Commission (CIC).
When to use a State portal or file offline instead
- A&N has no online RTI portal - file by post or in person to the PIO.
- For a Central Government office, use the Central portal (rtionline.gov.in).
- Always keep a Speed Post / registered post receipt as proof.
For the postal route, see how to file an RTI offline (by post), including how to attach the fee.
Postal RTI packet checklist
- Signed RTI application addressed to the PIO
- Rs. 10 fee instrument (IPO etc.) or BPL proof
- Supporting document, if needed
- Envelope addressed to the PIO
- Your return address
- A photo/photocopy of the full packet before dispatch
- The Speed Post or registered post receipt
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an online RTI portal for Andaman & Nicobar?
No. The official pages are informational only. File by post or in person to the PIO.
What is the RTI fee in Andaman & Nicobar?
Rs. 10 (commonly by Indian Postal Order; confirm the payee with the office). BPL applicants are exempt.
Can FileMyRTI file an A&N RTI for me?
Yes. FileMyRTI can draft the RTI, identify the correct PIO, attach the fee, and file it by post.
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