The PIO has not replied to my RTI in 30 days. What do I do now?
AppealsNo reply within the time limit is treated as a "deemed refusal", and your remedy is a First Appeal to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) of the same public authority - ordinarily within 30 days of when the reply fell due. The appeal is free in most states, and it is a simple letter: enclose a copy of your RTI, proof of filing, and state that no reply was received. If the FAA also fails you, a Second Appeal lies with the Information Commission. Our free Appeal Generator drafts the first appeal for you, or FileMyRTI can handle the whole route.
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FileMyRTI is not a government website. This answer is general information based on the RTI Act, 2005 and our filing experience - not legal advice. Answered: Jul 2026.
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