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RTI Online HP (Himachal Pradesh): Official Portal Link, Rs 10 Fee, Login Help

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.

File it yourself: for the Himachal Pradesh state offices listed on it, use the official portal onlinerti.hp.gov.in. The fee is Rs 10 (nil for applicants below the poverty line who attach a BPL certificate issued by the Rural Development Department, not a ration card). Central government offices listed on rtionline.gov.in can be reached there; others by post.

You log in through Citizen Login to file, and each subject and each year needs its own application (rule 3(2)).

Fee: rule 5, Himachal Pradesh Right to Information Rules, 2006, notification dated 21 January 2006. Below-poverty-line exemption: the proviso to Section 7(5) of the RTI Act and rules 3(2) and 5(1) of the same Rules; proof: Department of Administrative Reforms letters of 10 November 2008 and 24 June 2026. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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You can file an RTI online for the Government of Himachal Pradesh public authorities listed on the HP RTI portal at onlinerti.hp.gov.in, and a First Appeal there for an RTI filed through it. You must log in through Citizen Login to file a new RTI. The fee is Rs. 10, paid online; the request text box allows up to 10,000 characters. Do not use this portal for Central Government offices or other States. If your HP office is not available, file by post to the concerned PIO.

Fee: Rs. 10 per application under rule 5 of the Himachal Pradesh Right to Information Rules, 2006, paid online by SBI internet banking or a Master/Visa/RuPay card. Offline by demand draft payable to the concerned department or public authority, treasury challan or Indian Postal Order (rule 3(2)). BPL applicants are exempt on a BPL certificate issued by the Rural Development Department; a ration card is not accepted.
CoversPublic authorities, government offices and organisations of the Government of Himachal Pradesh listed on the HP Online RTI portal (administered by the Department of Administrative Reforms). The portal takes online RTI applications for them, and First and Second Appeals online for RTIs filed through it.
Does NOT coverCentral Government offices and public authorities of other States. For Central Government RTIs, use rtionline.gov.in.

Before you start, keep these ready

  • A mobile number and email (for Citizen Login and updates)
  • HP portal Citizen Login details
  • Your full postal address
  • The Himachal Pradesh department / public authority you want information from
  • Your RTI questions in plain text, one subject and one year per application (rule 3(2)); up to 10,000 characters, attach a PDF if longer
  • A payment method - SBI internet banking, a Master/Visa card or a RuPay card
  • A BPL certificate issued by the Rural Development Department, if claiming the fee exemption (a ration card is not accepted: Department of Administrative Reforms letter of 24 June 2026)
Good to know: You must log in through Citizen Login (Him Access) to file a new RTI request. The request text box allows up to 10,000 characters; attach a "Supporting document" for anything longer. (First Appeal, Second Appeal and status checks for RTIs filed before 26 November 2025 can be done without login.)

How filing works

  1. Open onlinerti.hp.gov.in and log in through Citizen Login (required to file a new RTI).
  2. Start a new RTI request and select the concerned HP department / public authority.
  3. Enter your applicant details and postal address.
  4. Write your RTI request (up to 10,000 characters); attach a "Supporting document" if longer.
  5. Pay the Rs. 10 fee online via SBI internet banking or a Master/Visa/RuPay card (BPL applicants with a Rural Development Department BPL certificate are exempt).
  6. Submit and save the registration / acknowledgement number - you need it to track and to file a First Appeal (no portal fee).

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

  • Look for the parent Himachal Pradesh department - the office may sit under a larger public authority.
  • If it is a Central Government office, use the Central RTI portal (rtionline.gov.in) - see our Central portal help.
  • If it is another State's public authority, use that State's RTI route.
  • If an HP office is not available on the portal, file by post to the concerned PIO - see our guide to filing RTI offline.
  • Use Section 6(3) transfer only after a reasonable effort to identify the correct public authority. See Section 6(3) explained.
  • 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

Citizen Login not working

You must log in to file a new RTI. Check the email/mobile you registered with and retry; clear the browser cache or try another browser. The portal also offers WhatsApp support. If it keeps failing, file by post.

Department / public authority not found

Look for the parent HP department. If it is a Central Government office, use rtionline.gov.in. If an HP office is not available, file by post to its PIO.

Payment failed, or amount debited but not confirmed

Do not pay again immediately. Save the bank reference and check the status. If debited but not confirmed, keep the reference and retry only after confirming.

Portal rejects special characters in your RTI text

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

Supporting document upload failed

Use a small PDF and remove spaces/special characters from the file name. Upload only what is relevant to your RTI (and the Rural Development Department BPL certificate if claiming the exemption).

No registration / acknowledgement 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 the postal receipt as proof.

Filing a First Appeal

The HP portal takes First and Second Appeals online for RTIs filed through it, using the original registration number; there is no fee for either appeal (HP RTI Rules as amended in 2007; Commission FAQ Q14). If your RTI was filed by post, file the appeal physically to the First Appellate Authority of the same office. For a Second Appeal or complaint, approach the Himachal Pradesh State Information Commission.

When to use a State portal or file offline instead

  • The HP office is not available on the portal, or Citizen Login / payment keeps failing.
  • The office is a Central Government body or another State's authority - use the Central portal (rtionline.gov.in) or that State's route.
  • 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
  • Correct fee instrument or BPL proof
  • Supporting document, if needed
  • Envelope addressed to the PIO / public authority
  • Your return address
  • A photo or photocopy of the full packet before dispatch
  • The Speed Post or registered post receipt

Not sure whether to file online or by post? FileMyRTI can identify the route and file it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to log in to file Himachal Pradesh RTI?

Yes. You must log in through Citizen Login to file a new RTI on onlinerti.hp.gov.in (RTIs filed before 26 November 2025 can be appealed and tracked without login).

What is the RTI fee in Himachal Pradesh?

Rs. 10 per application under rule 5 of the HP RTI Rules, 2006, with a separate application for each subject and each year. BPL applicants are exempt on a Rural Development Department BPL certificate.

Is there a limit on the RTI text?

Yes - up to 10,000 characters in the box. Attach a "Supporting document" for anything longer.

Can I file Central Government RTI on the HP portal?

No. Use it only for Himachal Pradesh State public authorities; for Central Government RTIs use rtionline.gov.in.

Can FileMyRTI file an HP RTI for me?

Yes. FileMyRTI can draft the RTI, identify the correct HP public authority or PIO, and file it through the correct online or postal route.

HP RTI Citizen Contact Centre (technical support): +91 9217954100 (also on WhatsApp; 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM); email: arbr-hp@nic.in. Administrative Reforms section: 0177-2880400.

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Last verified: October 2026, read on 21 October 2026: the HP RTI portal (onlinerti.hp.gov.in, Administrative Reforms) and its guidelines, the HP RTI Rules, 2006 as amended, and the Administrative Reforms letters of 10 November 2008 and 24 June 2026 on BPL proof. See also: the full Himachal Pradesh RTI guide, the national RTI online guide, the Fee Calculator, and more portal help guides.

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