Sample RTI Application for Income / Caste / EWS Certificate Delay

To,
The Public Information Officer,
Office of the Tahsildar / Sub-Divisional Magistrate,
[Taluka, District]

Subject: Request for information under the Right to Information Act, 2005

Sir/Madam,

Under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the following information:

1. The current status of my application no. ________ dated ________ for a [income / caste / EWS / residence] certificate.
2. The reasons for the delay, if it is pending beyond the timeline notified in the Citizen Charter.
3. The name and designation of the official responsible for processing it.
4. The date by which the certificate will be issued.
5. Copies of any objection or query raised on the application.
I am a citizen of India. I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 by Indian Postal Order (or as per the prescribed mode of the office). [If you hold a BPL card: I am below the poverty line and attach a copy of my BPL card; no fee is payable.] Kindly provide the above information within 30 days as required under the RTI Act, 2005.

Place: ____________     Date: ____________

[Your Full Name]
[Full Postal Address]
[Phone / Email]