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Chandigarh RTI Online Help: File via the Central Portal (UT of Chandigarh), Payment and Offline Options

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.

Quick answer

Chandigarh is unusual: its Administration RTIs are filed online through the Central RTI portal at rtionline.gov.in - choose "UT of Chandigarh" and then the department (over 70 are covered, including the Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Housing Board). You can also file by post, in person, or at an e-Sampark / Jan Sampark centre, with the Rs. 10 fee. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (Chandigarh has no own State Information Commission).

Good to know - Chandigarh files via the Central portal: Chandigarh was the first UT to offer online RTI. File at rtionline.gov.in and select "UT of Chandigarh", then the department. You can also file by post, in person, or at an e-Sampark centre.

Go to rtionline.gov.in > Fee: RTI application fee Rs. 10. Online you pay through the Central RTI portal payment options; offline by IPO / DD / banker's cheque or cash as the office prescribes. BPL applicants are exempt with a valid certificate.

CoversChandigarh Administration departments and public authorities. Uniquely, Chandigarh UT RTIs are filed through the Central RTI portal (rtionline.gov.in) by selecting "UT of Chandigarh" - over 70 departments (including the Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Housing Board) are covered. You can also file by post or at an e-Sampark centre.

Does NOT coverCentral Government ministries/offices (file them on the same portal under their own ministry, not "UT of Chandigarh") and other States. For other States, use that State's RTI route.

Before you start, keep these ready

A mobile number and email
Your full postal address
The Chandigarh department / public authority you want information from
Your RTI questions, written in plain text
A payment method (online via the Central portal, or offline IPO / DD / banker's cheque / cash)
A BPL certificate, if claiming the exemption

Good to know: On rtionline.gov.in, select "UT of Chandigarh" to reach the Administration departments (over 70, including the Municipal Corporation and Chandigarh Housing Board). For offline filing, submit a written RTI to the PIO by post, in person, or at an e-Sampark centre.

How filing works

Open rtionline.gov.in and use the "Submit Request" tab.
Select "UT of Chandigarh", then the concerned Chandigarh department / public authority.
Enter your applicant details and postal address.
Write your RTI request in clear, plain text.
Pay the Rs. 10 fee online (BPL applicants are exempt) - or file offline by post / at an e-Sampark centre.
Submit and save the registration number - you need it to track and to file a First Appeal.

If your department is not listed (the most common problem)

On rtionline.gov.in, select "UT of Chandigarh" first - then the Administration department list appears.
If it is a Central Government ministry/office, select that ministry on the same portal - see our Central portal help.
If it is another State, use that State's RTI route.
Prefer offline? File a written RTI to the PIO by post or at an e-Sampark centre - 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

Cannot find the Chandigarh department

On rtionline.gov.in, first select "UT of Chandigarh" - then the department list appears. If it is a Central Government ministry, select that ministry instead. If you cannot file online, file by post or at an e-Sampark centre.

Payment failed, or amount debited but not confirmed

Do not pay again immediately. Save the bank reference and check the status; retry only after confirming.

Portal rejects special characters in your RTI text

Remove bullets, emojis, smart/curly quotes and copied formatting. Paste via Notepad first, then use simple punctuation.

Prefer not to file online

You can submit a written RTI to the PIO by post, in person, or at an e-Sampark / Jan Sampark centre - keep the receipt.

No registration number generated

Do not assume the RTI was filed. Check the status and your email; if nothing appears, retry or file by post and keep proof.

Filing a First Appeal

For an RTI filed online (UT of Chandigarh) on rtionline.gov.in, you can file the First Appeal online using your registration number. For a postal RTI, file the First Appeal by post to the departmental First Appellate Authority. For a Second Appeal or complaint, approach the Central Information Commission (CIC) - Chandigarh has no own State Information Commission.

When to use a State portal or file offline instead

You prefer to file by post, in person, or at an e-Sampark / Jan Sampark centre.
The online portal or payment is repeatedly failing.
You want a Speed Post trail as documentary proof, or you already know the PIO address.

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 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 / e-Sampark receipt

Unsure which Chandigarh department or route? FileMyRTI can identify the PIO and file it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file Chandigarh RTI online?

Yes. Chandigarh Administration RTIs are filed online at rtionline.gov.in - select "UT of Chandigarh" and then the department (over 70 are covered). You can also file by post or at an e-Sampark centre.

What is the RTI fee in Chandigarh?

Rs. 10 - paid online on the Central portal, or offline by IPO / DD / banker's cheque / cash. BPL applicants are exempt.

Where do I file a Second Appeal in Chandigarh?

With the Central Information Commission (CIC) - Chandigarh has no own State Information Commission.

Can FileMyRTI file a Chandigarh RTI for me?

Yes. FileMyRTI can draft the RTI, identify the correct PIO, and file it online or by post.

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Last verified: June 2026 - Chandigarh Administration RTIs are filed online via the Central portal rtionline.gov.in by selecting "UT of Chandigarh" (Chandigarh was the first UT to offer this, since 2017); post / in-person / e-Sampark are also available. Second Appeal to the CIC. Reconfirm on the portal before filing. See also: the national RTI online guide, the Fee Calculator, and more portal help guides.