Right to Information Wiki - cpd

About the Instructor — CPD Course

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	+	====== About the Instructor — CPD Course ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
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	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	===== Kushal Pathak — Instructor =====
	+
	+	Twenty-five years of RTI practice. Editor of RTI Wiki — India's most-cited plain-language reference on the RTI Act, 2005.
	+
	+	==== Practice ====
	+
	+	* Trained Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities in central ministries, state departments, police, municipal corporations, and PSUs across India.
	+	* Drafted over 2,000 reasoned PIO orders and reviewed hundreds of First Appeals for departmental review teams.
	+	* Advised vigilance offices on the §8(1)(h) boundary between investigation protection and transparency.
	+	* Authored practitioner notes on every major post-2011 Supreme-Court RTI ruling.
	+
	+	==== Teaching ====
	+
	+	* Editorial lead for the PIO / FAA knowledge base — 25+ articles covering every §8(1) clause and §19 procedure.
	+	* Author of the "Ask for records, not answers" drafting framework used by a majority of civil-society RTI trainers.
	+	* Co-ordinator of the upcoming quarterly editorial review with retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates.
	+
	+	==== Editorial ====
	+
	+	* Editor, RTI Wiki — operational since 2005.
	+	* Sole author of the post-DPDP-2025 framework pages on §8(1)(j) and §8(2).
	+	* Maintainer of the 410-page reference corpus that grounds every article on this site.
	+
	+	==== Writing ====
	+
	+	Regular contributor on RTI to practitioner newsletters, legal journals, and training academies. Style: plain English, statute-first, case-law-anchored, tested against real-world PIO and FAA cases.
	+
	+	==== Contact ====
	+
	+	* Email: ''admin@bighelpers.in''
	+	* CPD-specific: ''cpd@bighelpers.in'' (coming soon)
	+	* Editorial feedback: [[:corrections\|Corrections page]]
	+
	+	===== Editorial board (forming) =====
	+
	+	The CPD course is supported by an editorial board of retired Information Commissioners and senior RTI advocates. We're actively onboarding — see [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial Review — reviewer onboarding]]. Board members co-review the course content quarterly.
	+
	+	===== Why this course, from this instructor =====
	+
	+	The gap is not in the Act. The Act is well-drafted — and the Supreme Court has done excellent work clarifying it for twenty years. The gap is in everyday PIO drafting. A three-minute order on a routine RTI is the norm. A three-minute order that is also reasoned, clause-specific, and writ-proof is possible — if the officer has the mental muscle memory and the templates ready to hand.
	+
	+	This course gives you both. Not theory; muscle memory and templates. After 25 years of reading PIO orders that say //"§8(1)(d) applies — request rejected"// (and watching the FAA overturn every one of them), that is what I believe is worth teaching.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:about:editor\|RTI Wiki editor profile]]
	+	* [[:about:editorial-review\|Editorial review panel]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd instructor about}}

CPD Course — Quiz & Certificate App

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd course online,pio training quiz,faa training quiz,rti act quiz,cpd quiz online,pio certification exam,rti online exam)&metatag-description=(PIO / FAA CPD course dashboard — take the 12 module quizzes, clear the timed final exam, and earn your CPD certificate. Free.)}}
	+
	+	====== CPD Course — Quiz & Certificate App ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-quiz-app.html 100%x1100px noborder\|PIO / FAA CPD course app}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Not loading? Open the course app directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-quiz-app.html\|/cpd-quiz-app.html]]. You must be [[login\|logged in]] to take the quizzes.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== How this course works =====
	+
	+	- Enrol — free, one click. You must be logged in so your progress is saved.
	+	- Read each of the [[:cpd:curriculum\|12 modules]] on RTI Wiki.
	+	- Take the module quiz — 10 randomised questions drawn from a bank per module. 70% to pass. Unlimited attempts.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam — 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts maximum · navigating away forfeits the attempt · 70% to pass.
	+	- Earn your certificate — automatically issued on passing the final exam. Downloadable and printable.
	+
	+	===== Rules =====
	+
	+	* Enrolment is tied to your RTI Wiki account. Only logged-in users can enrol.
	+	* Each attempt presents a freshly randomised subset from a larger question bank — no two attempts are identical.
	+	* Option order is randomised as well, so memorising answer positions will not help.
	+	* The final exam is moderate-difficulty and draws from all 12 modules. Once started, a 15-minute server-side clock governs submission. Switching tabs or apps forfeits the attempt.
	+	* Certificates are signed with a unique serial tied to your account.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:module-01\|Start with Module 1 →]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certificate\|Your certificate]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd course quiz exam certificate}}

Your CPD Certificate

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd certificate,pio faa certificate,rti course certificate online free,rti guardian)&metatag-description=(Your RTI Wiki CPD Certificate — 30 CPD hours, 12 modules, final exam cleared. Downloadable and printable.)}}
	+
	+	====== Your CPD Certificate ======
	+
	+	{{url>https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-certificate-app.html 100%x1000px noborder\|Your RTI Wiki CPD Certificate}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round help 95%>
	+	Not loading? Open it directly at [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd-certificate-app.html\|/cpd-certificate-app.html]]. You must be [[login\|logged in]] and must have passed the final exam.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Details =====
	+
	+	* Serial is unique to your account, issued the moment you pass the final exam.
	+	* Format — one-page A4; print or save as PDF through your browser's print dialog.
	+	* Verification — the serial is stored on your RTI Wiki profile. Employers or training departments can verify by asking you to log in and show the serial, or by writing to ''admin@bighelpers.in''.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]]
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate}}

CPD Course — Certification Details

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio certification,faa certification,rti course certificate,rti cpd hours,pio training certificate india,rti training verification)&metatag-description=(Certification details for the PIO / FAA CPD course — 30 CPD hours, 70% pass mark, digitally signed certificate with public verification URL, one free retake.)}}
	+
	+	====== CPD Course — Certification Details ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	30 CPD hours · 12 modules · 60-MCQ final assessment · 70% pass mark · digitally signed certificate. Each certificate carries a unique ID and a public verification URL on this site — so reviewers and recruiters can confirm authenticity in one click.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What counts as CPD hours =====
	+
	+	CPD (Continuing Professional Development) is structured, documented learning that sits on top of daily job experience. This course delivers 30 hours across:
	+
	+	* Reading the module texts (~15 hours) — the core statutes and case-law analysis.
	+	* Watching the module videos (~8 hours) — practitioner walkthroughs.
	+	* Doing the module quizzes and drafting exercises (~4 hours).
	+	* Sitting the final 60-MCQ assessment (~1 hour).
	+	* Working through at least three drafting templates (~2 hours).
	+
	+	Your dashboard tracks time-on-module automatically once you're enrolled.
	+
	+	===== Assessment =====
	+
	+	* Format: 60 multiple-choice questions, drawn from all 12 quiz banks.
	+	* Duration: 60 minutes.
	+	* Access: open-book. The Act, our KB, and your notes are all fair game.
	+	* Pass mark: 70% (42 of 60).
	+	* Question sampling: weighted toward high-impact modules (5 — the ten grounds — and 8 — §11 procedure — carry more weight).
	+	* Attempts: unlimited retakes — the course is free.
	+
	+	===== The certificate =====
	+
	+	* Format: A-4 landscape PDF, digitally signed by the instructor.
	+	* Content: your name (as registered), the course title, date of completion, certificate ID, percentage score, 30-CPD-hour claim.
	+	* Verification URL: ''https://righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/<ID>'' — public page that displays the same details and confirms the certificate is valid.
	+	* Shareable: you can add the verification URL to your LinkedIn profile, CV, or departmental training record.
	+
	+	===== Sample certificate =====
	+
	+	<WRAP center round box 80%>
	+	RTI Wiki — Certified PIO / FAA — RTI Act, 2005
	+	//Awarded to//
	+	[Your Full Name]
	+	//for successfully completing the 12-module PIO / FAA Continuing Professional Development programme on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended to the DPDP Act, 2023).//
	+
	+	Score: //[XX]%// · CPD hours claimed: 30
	+	Certificate ID: //RTW-CPD-2026-NNNN//
	+	Date: //[DD Month YYYY]//
	+	Verify: //righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/RTW-CPD-2026-NNNN//
	+
	+	//(Digitally signed by Kushal Pathak, Instructor · RTI Wiki)//
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	A real PDF sample is sent on enrolment.
	+
	+	===== What the certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. There is no Indian statute that issues or accredits RTI-specific CPD certificates — this is the case for all third-party CPD in this field.
	+	* Not a licence. Holding the certificate does not authorise any professional function that is otherwise regulated.
	+	* Not a substitute for your organisation's internal training mandate — use it as a supplement.
	+
	+	Some training departments (state academies, PSU L&D teams) recognise external CPD certificates on a case-by-case basis. Please confirm with your organisation before claiming hours internally.
	+
	+	===== Verification by third parties =====
	+
	+	If someone (a reviewer, a recruiter, an auditor) wants to verify a certificate:
	+
	+	- They visit ''righttoinformation.wiki/cpd/verify/<ID>''.
	+	- The page shows the candidate's name, score, date, and "Valid ✓" status.
	+	- If the candidate has cheated (we retain assessment logs) or if the certificate is revoked for any reason, the page shows "Revoked" with a date and a short reason.
	+
	+	===== Code of conduct =====
	+
	+	By enrolling, you agree:
	+
	+	* Assessments are yours. No collaboration on the final 60-MCQ. The quizzes during modules are open; the final is open-book but solo.
	+	* Cite, don't copy. You may paste course materials into your work-product only with attribution to RTI Wiki's CPD programme.
	+	* Integrity review. If we detect assessment fraud (multiple rapid attempts, identical answer patterns across accounts), we revoke the certificate and mark the verification URL accordingly. No refund.
	+
	+	===== Grievance and revocation =====
	+
	+	* Grievance officer: ''admin@bighelpers.in''; response within 5 working days.
	+	* Revocation appeal: in writing to the same address; one reconsideration permitted within 30 days.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|Enrol — pricing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:about:editor\|RTI Wiki editor's profile]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certification assessment pio-training}}

PIO / FAA CPD — Full Curriculum

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio faa cpd curriculum,rti course syllabus,12 modules rti,pio training syllabus,rti cpd modules,rti act training curriculum)&metatag-description=(Full 12-module curriculum for the PIO / FAA CPD course. Learning outcomes, required reading, drafting templates, self-check quiz for each module.)}}
	+
	+	====== PIO / FAA CPD — Full Curriculum ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	12 modules · 30 hours · 200+ case citations · 50+ drafting templates. Each module below links to its own page, the required reading on RTI Wiki, the drafting templates, and the self-assessment quiz (available to enrolled students).
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Module 1 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-01\|Module 1 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* Historical context: Right-to-know movements → RTI Act enactment
	+	* Preamble — the three purposes
	+	* Section 2 definitions — "information", "record", "right to information"
	+	* Section 2(h) — the four limbs of "public authority" and the //Thalappalam// test
	+	* Obligations on public authorities
	+
	+	Reading. [[:act\|The RTI Act 2005 index]] · [[:explanations\|Common terms]] · [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Thalappalam]].
	+
	+	===== Module 2 — Section 4: Suo-motu Disclosure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-02\|Module 2 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* The 17 categories of §4(1)(b) — your first audit target
	+	* Proactive disclosure on the departmental website
	+	* §4(1)(c) and §4(1)(d) — reasons for policy and administrative decisions
	+	* How Section 4 reduces the RTI workload by 60%+
	+
	+	Template. A 17-point §4 self-audit spreadsheet for your department.
	+
	+	===== Module 3 — Section 6: Request Procedure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-03\|Module 3 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* What counts as a request; form and fee (Central: Rs. 10; state variations)
	+	* §6(2) — the no-motive rule
	+	* §6(3) — transfer to the correct authority within 5 days
	+	* BPL exemption (§7(5))
	+	* Common applicant mistakes you should NOT rely on to reject
	+
	+	Template. §6(3) transfer-order template.
	+
	+	===== Module 4 — Section 7: Disposal =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-04\|Module 4 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* §7(1) — 30-day clock
	+	* §7(1) proviso — 48 hours for life-and-liberty
	+	* §7(2) — deemed refusal
	+	* §7(5) — fees; §7(6) — when additional fees fall away
	+	* §7(8)(i) — reasoned refusal (the most-appealed provision)
	+	* §7(9) — alternative form, NOT a ground of refusal
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form]] · [[:pio-deemed-refusal-section-7-2\|§7(2) deemed refusal]].
	+
	+	Template. §7(8)(i) reasoned-refusal letter (one page, reusable).
	+
	+	===== Module 5 — Section 8(1): The Ten Grounds =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-05\|Module 5 →]] · 4 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* Clause-by-clause walk-through of §8(1)(a) to (j)
	+	* The harm-test requirement under each clause
	+	* Common misapplications and how SICs flag them
	+	* Post-14-November-2025 changes to §8(1)(j)
	+
	+	Reading. [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|The ten grounds — full treatment]] · each PIO framework page linked from there.
	+
	+	Template. Clause-selection checklist (one-page flow-chart).
	+
	+	===== Module 6 — Section 8(2) & the DPDP 2025 Amendment =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-06\|Module 6 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* §8(2) — public-interest override, the master mechanism
	+	* Post-14-November-2025 framework: §8(1)(j) narrows; §8(2) carries the balance
	+	* The //Puttaswamy// proportionality test
	+	* Drafting a §8(2) balancing note
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]] · [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest]].
	+
	+	Template. §8(2) balancing worksheet.
	+
	+	===== Module 7 — Section 10 Severability and Section 9 Copyright =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-07\|Module 7 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* §10 — the duty to sever and release the non-exempt part
	+	* Blanket refusal = §10 violation (//GMC Thiruvananthapuram//)
	+	* §9 — copyright other than the State
	+	* State-copyright materials are always disclosable
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-10-severability\|§10 severability]].
	+
	+	Template. §10 severed-copy cover sheet.
	+
	+	===== Module 8 — Section 11 Third-party Procedure =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-08\|Module 8 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* The mandatory 5-day notice
	+	* The third party's 10-day response window
	+	* The 40-day total ceiling
	+	* //C. Muniyappan// — what happens when §11 is skipped
	+	* Drafting the third-party representation and the PIO's reasoned balance
	+
	+	Reading. [[:pio-section-11-third-party\|§11 procedure]].
	+
	+	Template. §11 notice + decision-memo pair.
	+
	+	===== Module 9 — Section 19: Appeals =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-09\|Module 9 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 12 Q
	+
	+	* §19(1) — First Appeal to the FAA; timelines and format
	+	* §19(3) — Second Appeal to the SIC / CIC
	+	* §19(6) — 30+15 day disposal by the FAA
	+	* §19(8) — FAA powers: disclosure, compensation, costs
	+	* Writing a speaking order that survives Second Appeal and writ review
	+
	+	Reading. [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]] · [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA checklist]] · [[:faa-section-19-8-powers\|§19(8) powers]].
	+
	+	Template. FAA speaking-order template (3 variations: uphold, remand, allow).
	+
	+	===== Module 10 — Section 20: Penalties =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10 →]] · 2 hours · Quiz 10 Q
	+
	+	* When §20(1) penalty is imposed (Rs. 250/day up to Rs. 25,000)
	+	* Personal liability of the defaulting officer
	+	* Procedural safeguards — show-cause, hearing, reasons
	+	* Departmental action under §20(2)
	+
	+	Template. Show-cause notice under §20; reasoned penalty order.
	+
	+	===== Module 11 — Landmark Case Law =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know
	+	* //CBSE v. Aditya Bandopadhyay// (2011), //ICAI v. Shaunak Satya// (2011), //Girish Deshpande// (2013), //R.K. Jain// (2013), //Namit Sharma// (2013), //Thalappalam// (2013), //RBI v. Jayantilal Mistry// (2016), //Puttaswamy// (2017), //Lalita Kumari// (2014)
	+	* 15 High-Court rulings across Bombay, Madras, Kerala, Karnataka, Calcutta
	+	* How to cite a case in a three-line ratio that persuades an FAA
	+
	+	Reading. [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]] · [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC]] · [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC]] · [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC]] · [[:karnataka-hc-rti-rulings\|Karnataka HC]] · [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC]] · [[:pio-citing-case-law\|Citing case law]].
	+
	+	Template. Case-citation template — three-line ratio format.
	+
	+	===== Module 12 — Practical PIO/FAA Workflow =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:module-12\|Module 12 →]] · 3 hours · Quiz 15 Q
	+
	+	* Diary management and calendar for the 30-day window
	+	* Front-desk intake and classification
	+	* Drafting templates — assembly over writing
	+	* Writ-proofing PIO and FAA orders
	+	* DPDP 2023 interaction with RTI
	+	* Handling hostile/surveillance-style RTIs against an officer (see [[:blog:rti-against-government-officer\|our guide]])
	+
	+	Template. End-to-end PIO SOP — intake form → classification → §8 test → §11 notice → reasoned order → FAA appeal file-note.
	+
	+	===== Final assessment =====
	+
	+	* 60-minute online assessment, 60 MCQs drawn from all 12 quiz banks.
	+	* Open-book.
	+	* Pass mark: 70%.
	+	* Unlimited retakes — the course is free.
	+	* On-pass, the certificate PDF downloads instantly; verification URL is generated.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification detail]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd curriculum pio-training faa-training}}

How to enrol — it is free

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd enrol,pio faa course enrol free,rti training registration)&metatag-description=(Enrol free in the PIO / FAA CPD course on the Right to Information Act, 2005. Log in and click enrol.)}}
	+
	+	====== How to enrol — it is free ======
	+
	+	The full PIO / FAA CPD course is free and open to everyone — under a promotional-launch offer. Enrolment is auth-gated so that your quiz scores, attempts and certificate are tied to your account.
	+
	+	===== Three steps =====
	+
	+	- [[:join\|Create a free account]] (or [[:login\|log in]] if you already have one).
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click "Enrol me".
	+	- Start with [[:cpd:module-01\|Module 1]], read the content, and take the quiz from the dashboard.
	+
	+	===== What happens after you enrol =====
	+
	+	* Each module unlocks its own quiz (10 randomised questions · 70% to pass).
	+	* Module scores, attempts and best results are saved on our server against your account.
	+	* When all 12 module quizzes are passed, the final exam unlocks — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts maximum, moderate difficulty.
	+	* Clear the final and the CPD Certificate is issued to your profile — print-ready, with a unique serial.
	+
	+	===== Rules =====
	+
	+	* Only logged-in users can enrol. Anonymous browsing is welcome for reading module text.
	+	* Each quiz attempt is fresh — the question bank is randomised and option order is shuffled.
	+	* The final exam is a timed, tab-locked assessment. Navigating away forfeits the attempt.
	+	* Certificate serials are unique and tied to your account. There is no resale or transfer.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd enrol free}}

Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005

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	+
	+	====== Module 01 — Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 1 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Explain the three purposes of the RTI Act from its Preamble
	+	* Identify what is 'information' and what is a 'record' under §2(f) and §2(i)
	+	* Apply the four-limb test of 'public authority' under §2(h) — including the //Thalappalam// substantial-financing test
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act\|The RTI Act, 2005 — index]]
	+	* [[:explanations:public-authority\|Common term — Public authority]]
	+	* [[:explanations:substantially-financed\|Common term — Substantially financed]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC — Thalappalam]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Public-authority self-classification worksheet — a single-page flowchart that runs any body (NGO / coop / trust / PSU / ULB) through the §2(h) test.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Classify five real-world bodies — a state co-operative bank, an IIT, a public trust, a private school receiving state grant, and a statutory commission — under §2(h).
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §2(f), §2(i), §2(h)
	+	* //Thalappalam Service Cooperative Bank v. State of Kerala//, (2013) 16 SCC 82
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:curriculum\|Start]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-02\|Module 02]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 1 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-01 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 02 — Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure

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	+
	+	====== Module 02 — Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 2 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 4 — Suo-motu Disclosure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* List the 17 categories of §4(1)(b) proactive disclosure
	+	* Audit a public authority's website against each category
	+	* Draft missing disclosures using the standard templates
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-4\|Section 4 — Obligations of public authorities]]
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for rejection (contrast with Section 4 disclosures)]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	17-point §4(1)(b) audit spreadsheet — ready to fill against your department's website.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Pick your own department. Audit each of the 17 categories. Tabulate published / partially published / absent.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §4(1)(a), §4(1)(b), §4(1)(c), §4(1)(d)
	+	* CIC monitoring reports on §4 compliance
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-01\|Module 01]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-03\|Module 03]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 2 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-02 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 03 — Section 6 — Request Procedure

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	+
	+	====== Module 03 — Section 6 — Request Procedure ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 3 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 6 — Request Procedure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Process an RTI application end-to-end — from inward diary to registration
	+	* Apply §6(3) to transfer a mis-routed request correctly
	+	* Invoke §6(2) — the no-motive bar — when an applicant is asked 'why'
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-6\|Section 6 — Request for information]]
	+	* [[:file-rti-online-india\|How citizens file RTI online]]
	+	* [[:why-rti-gets-rejected\|Why RTI gets rejected — the drafting angle]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§6(3) transfer order template · §6(2) cover response template.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three scenarios — a request mis-routed to the wrong PIO, an application without fee, and an applicant asked for motive. Draft the correct response for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §6(1), §6(2), §6(3)
	+	* State of Karnataka v. C.V. Srinivasa (Karnataka HC, 2014)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-02\|Module 02]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-04\|Module 04]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 3 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-03 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 04 — Section 7 — Disposal

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	+
	+	====== Module 04 — Section 7 — Disposal ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 4 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 7 — Disposal and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Run the 30-day clock correctly, including §6(3) transfer pause
	+	* Recognise a life-and-liberty request and reply in 48 hours
	+	* Draft a §7(8)(i) reasoned refusal that names the specific §8(1) clause + harm-test
	+	* Apply §7(9) as a form-change, not a ground of refusal
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-7\|Section 7 — Disposal of request]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-7-9-alternative-form\|§7(9) alternative form — not a refusal ground]]
	+	* [[:pio-deemed-refusal-section-7-2\|§7(2) deemed refusal]]
	+	* [[:pio-speaking-replies\|Drafting speaking replies]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Reasoned §7(8)(i) refusal — a one-page template with 10 fill-in blanks.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Convert five boilerplate refusals into reasoned orders.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §7(1), §7(2), §7(5), §7(8)(i), §7(9)
	+	* Shailesh Gandhi v. CIC (Bombay HC, 2013)
	+	* S. Venkatesan v. CIC (Madras HC, 2016)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-03\|Module 03]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 05]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 4 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-04 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 05 — Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds

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	+
	+	====== Module 05 — Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 5 · ~4 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(1) — The Ten Grounds and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Apply each of §8(1)(a) through (j) with the correct harm-test
	+	* Avoid the 13 most-common misapplications of §8
	+	* Invoke the exemption narrowly — per //Namit Sharma//
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for RTI rejection — full 10-clause treatment]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-e-fiduciary\|§8(1)(e) fiduciary]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP]]
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-i-cabinet-papers\|§8(1)(i) cabinet papers]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Clause-selection flowchart — a one-page decision tree for all 10 clauses.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 15 hypothetical requests, pick the correct clause (or 'not exempt, disclose') for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(1)(a)–(j)
	+	* Namit Sharma (2013) 1 SCC 745
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay (2011) 8 SCC 497
	+	* Girish Deshpande (2013) 1 SCC 212
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-04\|Module 04]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 5 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-05 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 06 — Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment

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	+
	+	====== Module 06 — Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 6 · ~3 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 8(2) and the DPDP 2025 Amendment and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Perform a §8(2) public-interest balance with recorded reasoning
	+	* Apply the //Puttaswamy// proportionality test to privacy-sensitive requests
	+	* Understand the 14 November 2025 amendment to §8(1)(j) by §44(3) of the DPDP Act, 2023
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-8-1-j-framework\|§8(1)(j) after DPDP — the practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:faa-privacy-public-interest-balancing\|Privacy vs public-interest balancing (FAA)]]
	+	* [[:blog:dpdp-rules-2025-amendment-to-rti-act\|DPDP Rules 2025 — RTI amendment]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§8(2) balancing worksheet — enumerates the benefits of disclosure, the harm avoided, the proportionality check, and the final reasoned conclusion.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three requests: service-record of a senior officer, medical records of a patient in a government hospital, and donor records of a trust. Draft the §8(2) balance for each.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §8(2)
	+	* K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+	* DPDP Act 2023 §44(3)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-05\|Module 05]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 6 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-06 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright

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	+
	+	====== Module 07 — Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 7 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 10 Severability & Section 9 Copyright and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Sever exempt content from non-exempt under §10 — line by line
	+	* Apply §9 only where copyright vests in someone other than the State
	+	* Avoid blanket refusals (//GMC Thiruvananthapuram// line)
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-10-severability\|§10 severability — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-9\|Section 9 — Copyright]]
	+	* [[:act:section-10\|Section 10 — Severability]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§10 severed-copy cover sheet · §9 copyright-check checklist.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Take a 20-page inspection report. Identify the three paragraphs that attract §8(1)(e), sever them, and prepare the balance-report cover sheet.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §9, §10
	+	* Principal, GMC Thiruvananthapuram v. KIC (Kerala HC, 2019)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-06\|Module 06]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 08]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 7 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-07 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure

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	+
	+	====== Module 08 — Section 11 — Third-party Procedure ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 8 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 11 — Third-party Procedure and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Issue a §11 notice within 5 days of the RTI
	+	* Receive and consider the third party's 10-day representation
	+	* Decide within 40 days with recorded balancing
	+	* Avoid the //C. Muniyappan// failure pattern
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-section-11-third-party\|§11 procedure — practitioner framework]]
	+	* [[:act:section-11\|Section 11 — Third-party information]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC — C. Muniyappan]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§11 notice template + decision-memo pair.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	A request seeks the audit report of a public-sector bank's largest borrower. Walk through §11 — who is the third party, what is the timeline, what is the balancing test, what is the reasoned order?
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §11
	+	* C. Muniyappan v. State of TN (Madras HC, 2013)
	+	* Kolkata Municipal Corporation v. WBIC (Calcutta HC, 2016)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-07\|Module 07]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 09]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 8 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-08 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 09 — Section 19 — Appeals

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	+
	+	====== Module 09 — Section 19 — Appeals ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 9 · ~3 hours · 12-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 19 — Appeals and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* File or hear a First Appeal under §19(1) within 30 days
	+	* Decide within 30+15 days per §19(6)
	+	* Apply the §19(8) powers — disclosure, compensation, costs
	+	* Write a speaking order that survives Second Appeal and writ review
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:faa-first-appeal-timelines\|First Appeal timelines]]
	+	* [[:faa-appellate-review-checklist\|FAA appellate-review checklist]]
	+	* [[:faa-section-19-8-powers\|§19(8) FAA powers]]
	+	* [[:faa-speaking-order-guide\|FAA speaking-order guide]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	FAA speaking-order — 3 variations: uphold PIO · remand for reasoned order · allow appeal.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given a PIO reply that invokes §8(1)(d) with no third-party identification, write the FAA's speaking order on the First Appeal — including disclosure direction, compensation consideration, and costs.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §19(1), §19(3), §19(6), §19(8)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 12 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-08\|Module 08]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 9 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-09 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 10 — Section 20 — Penalties

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	+
	+	====== Module 10 — Section 20 — Penalties ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 10 · ~2 hours · 10-question self-check quiz. This module covers Section 20 — Penalties and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Recognise when a §20(1) penalty is indicated
	+	* Issue the procedurally-compliant show-cause
	+	* Write the reasoned penalty order (Rs. 250/day up to Rs. 25,000)
	+	* Recommend §20(2) departmental action when pattern is persistent
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:act:section-20\|Section 20 — Penalties]]
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO reply guide]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	§20(1) show-cause notice · reasoned penalty order.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Three scenarios — deemed refusal due to holiday absence, malicious concealment, and prolonged delay. Draft each order.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §20(1), §20(2)
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 10 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-09\|Module 09]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 10 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-10 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 11 — Landmark Case Law

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	+
	+	====== Module 11 — Landmark Case Law ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 11 · ~3 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Landmark Case Law and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Cite 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know
	+	* Write a three-line ratio that persuades an FAA
	+	* Distinguish Supreme Court, High Court, and CIC weight on a given exemption
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:landmark-cic-decisions\|10 landmark CIC decisions]]
	+	* [[:bombay-hc-rti-rulings\|Bombay HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:madras-hc-rti-rulings\|Madras HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:kerala-hc-rti-rulings\|Kerala HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:karnataka-hc-rti-rulings\|Karnataka HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:calcutta-hc-rti-rulings\|Calcutta HC RTI rulings]]
	+	* [[:pio-citing-case-law\|Citing case law — the three-line format]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	Case-citation template — 3-line ratio format for FAA orders.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	Given 10 exemption decisions, match each to the single most-persuasive case.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* Aditya Bandopadhyay, Shaunak Satya, Deshpande, R.K. Jain, Namit Sharma, Thalappalam, Jayantilal Mistry, Puttaswamy, Lalita Kumari, Joginder Kumar + 15 HC rulings
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-10\|Module 10]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:module-12\|Module 12]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 11 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-11 pio-training faa-training}}

Module 12 — Practical PIO / FAA Workflow

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	+
	+	====== Module 12 — Practical PIO / FAA Workflow ======
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	Part of the [[:cpd:start\|PIO / FAA CPD Course]] · [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]].
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Module 12 · ~3 hours · 15-question self-check quiz. This module covers Practical PIO / FAA Workflow and produces a reusable drafting template you can use in your own RTI workflow.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Learning outcomes =====
	+
	+	By the end of this module you will be able to:
	+
	+	* Run the 30-day diary without slipping §7(2) deemed-refusal
	+	* Assemble a reasoned order from templates in under 3 minutes
	+	* Write-proof a PIO or FAA order against judicial review
	+	* Recognise and respond to surveillance-style RTIs targeting an officer
	+
	+	===== Required reading =====
	+
	+	Each link below takes you to the detailed practitioner article in the RTI Wiki knowledge base. Use these as your primary text for the module.
	+
	+	* [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|PIO RTI reply guide]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA knowledge-base hub]]
	+	* [[:blog:rti-against-government-officer\|RTI against a government officer — defensive handbook]]
	+
	+	===== Drafting template =====
	+
	+	End-to-end PIO SOP — intake form → classification → §8 test → §11 notice → reasoned order → FAA appeal file-note. All five stages ready to print.
	+
	+	Enrolled students receive the fillable Word / Google Docs version in the course dashboard.
	+
	+	===== Exercise =====
	+
	+	A surveillance-style RTI lands on your desk asking for a named officer's attendance, files signed, and visits. Walk through the five shields (§8(1)(j), §11, §8(1)(g), §8(1)(e), §8(1)(h)) and produce the reasoned order.
	+
	+	===== Key citations ======
	+
	+	* §7(2), §8(1)(j), §8(1)(g), §8(1)(e), §8(1)(h), §11
	+	* K.S. Puttaswamy v. UoI, (2017) 10 SCC 1
	+
	+	===== Self-check quiz =====
	+
	+	* 15 multiple-choice questions, drawn from the reading above.
	+	* Open-book. No time limit.
	+	* You must score at least 70% to unlock the next module (quiz score contributes to the 30 CPD hours).
	+	* Available on the course dashboard after enrolment.
	+
	+	===== Navigation =====
	+
	+	* Previous: [[:cpd:module-11\|Module 11]]
	+	* Next: [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Back to full curriculum]]
	+
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 95%>
	+	Ready to test your understanding? Take the [[:cpd:app\|Module 12 quiz in the course dashboard]]. 10 randomised questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|CPD course landing]]
	+	* [[:cpd:enrol\|How to start — free]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|Instructor]]
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd module-12 pio-training faa-training}}

PIO / FAA CPD Course — Certified Training on the RTI Act, 2005

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio faa cpd course,rti training online free,pio training india free,faa training course,rti act certification free,rti continuing professional development,rti cpd online india,pio certification course,rti act training 2026 free,rti course coursera style)&metatag-description=(India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules, 30 CPD hours, 200+ case citations, 50+ templates, timed final exam, verifiable certificate. Free, open to all.)}}
	+
	+	====== PIO / FAA CPD Course — Certified Training on the RTI Act, 2005 ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-course.png?direct&1200 \|PIO/FAA CPD Course — RTI Wiki }}
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round important 95%>
	+	Online quiz + verifiable certificate — now live. Per-module quizzes (70% to pass), a 15-minute timed final exam, and a print-ready certificate with a unique verification URL. [[:cpd:app\|Open the course dashboard →]] · [[:login\|Log in]] or [[:join\|create a free account]] to enrol.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	🎉 Launch promotional offer — the full course is FREE and open to everyone. India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules · 30 CPD hours · 200+ case citations · 50+ drafting templates · tab-locked final exam · verifiable certificate. No payment, no subscription, no hidden cost.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== In this course, you will =====
	+
	+	* Classify any RTI request against the 10 grounds of rejection in under 90 seconds.
	+	* Draft a reasoned §7(8)(i) order with sub-clause + case citation — in a single paragraph that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+	* Execute the §11 third-party procedure without procedural defects.
	+	* Apply the post-14-November-2025 §8(2) framework to privacy balancing.
	+	* Prepare a First-Appeal speaking order that cites both statute and precedent.
	+	* Spot the 13 most common reasons SICs and High Courts overturn PIO orders.
	+
	+	Skills you will gain: Statutory drafting · §8(1) classification · Case-law citation · §7 timeline discipline · §11 third-party notice · §10 severance · §19 appellate orders · §20 penalty defence · DPDP-compliant privacy balancing.
	+
	+	===== Course at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Modules \| 12 \|
	+	\| CPD hours \| 30 hours of structured reading + practice \|
	+	\| Case citations \| 200+ (SC + HC + CIC) \|
	+	\| Templates \| 50+ copy-ready drafts \|
	+	\| Module quizzes \| 10 randomised questions each · 70% to pass \|
	+	\| Final exam \| 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts · 70% pass \|
	+	\| Certificate \| Print-ready · verification URL · LinkedIn-ready \|
	+	\| Fee \| Free (promotional launch) \|
	+	\| Prerequisite \| None — no prior RTI knowledge assumed \|
	+	\| Language \| English (Hindi planned late 2026) \|
	+	\| Pace \| Self-paced \|
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- [[:login\|Log in]] or [[:join\|create a free account]]. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved.
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click Enrol. Takes one click.
	+	- Read each module (each links to RTI Wiki source articles for depth) — Mark as read when done.
	+	- Take the graded quiz for each module — 10 randomised questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts with a fresh randomised set each time. Quiz opens with a one-checkbox Honor Code.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam: 25 questions drawn across modules · 15-minute timer · 3 attempts maximum · Honor Code + typed signature · tab-switching forfeits the attempt.
	+	- Earn your certificate — issued the moment you pass the final. Unique 10-character serial with a permanent verification URL.
	+
	+	===== Syllabus =====
	+
	+	^ Module ^ Title ^ Focus ^
	+	\| 1 \| Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 \| Preamble · §2 definitions · §2(h) public-authority test \|
	+	\| 2 \| Section 4 — Suo-motu disclosure \| 17 categories · audit framework \|
	+	\| 3 \| Section 6 — Request procedure \| Fee · transfer · no-motive rule \|
	+	\| 4 \| Section 7 — Disposal & timelines \| 30 days · 48 hrs · §7(8)(i) · §7(9) \|
	+	\| 5 \| Section 8(1) — 10 grounds of rejection \| Each sub-clause, decision tree \|
	+	\| 6 \| Section 8(2) & DPDP 2025 amendment \| New public-interest framework \|
	+	\| 7 \| Section 10 & Section 9 \| Severance + third-party copyright \|
	+	\| 8 \| Section 11 — Third-party procedure \| 5/10/40-day rule · //Muniyappan// standard \|
	+	\| 9 \| Section 19 — First & Second Appeal \| Speaking orders · §19(5) burden \|
	+	\| 10 \| Section 20 — Penalties \| §20(1) · §20(2) · defending a notice \|
	+	\| 11 \| Landmark case law \| 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know \|
	+	\| 12 \| Practical PIO / FAA workflow \| 90-second triage · five-line formula · writ-proofing \|
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum detail]] · [[:cpd:app\|Open course dashboard]]
	+
	+	===== Who this is for =====
	+
	+	* Public Information Officers (PIOs) — at any rank, in any ministry, department, state authority, PSU, or urban local body
	+	* First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) — officers one rank above a PIO, sitting on §19(1) appeals
	+	* Deputy / Joint Commissioners who supervise PIO decisions
	+	* Senior RTI advocates wanting a structured refresher on the 2023-2025 amendments
	+	* Law and Public-Administration students
	+	* Corporate compliance officers whose organisations are public authorities
	+	* Every citizen who wants to understand how the sausage is made
	+
	+	===== The instructor =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:about-instructor\|Kushal Pathak]] — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the canonical PIO Reply Guide, FAA Speaking-Order Guide, and the PIO / FAA Knowledge Base.
	+
	+	===== Why trust this course =====
	+
	+	Built on top of the 20-year editorial corpus of RTI Wiki — 400+ practitioner articles, 200+ case citations, read by PIOs and FAAs across India, cited in Commission benches and writ filings. Every claim in the quizzes traces to a named judgment or a statutory sub-clause you can verify on this very site.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:why-trust\|Read the full trust statement]]
	+
	+	===== What you get at the end =====
	+
	+	A verifiable learner certificate with a unique 10-character serial and a permanent verify URL. Downloadable as PDF. LinkedIn-ready. Free. Not a statutory qualification — and we are upfront about that.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What the certificate is — and is not]]
	+
	+	===== Format =====
	+
	+	* Online self-paced — 30 hours total across 12 modules (2-3 hours per module).
	+	* Text + reading — each module links to detailed practitioner articles on RTI Wiki.
	+	* Drafting templates — one or more per module.
	+	* Graded quizzes — 10 questions, randomised from a large bank, 70% to pass.
	+	* Tab-locked timed final — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts.
	+	* Progress tracked server-side — marks, attempts, completion tied to your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]].
	+	* "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone when you finish all 12 modules AND the final exam.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked =====
	+
	+	Q1. Is there any payment involved? \\ No. The course is entirely free. There is no hidden charge, no trial period, no "upgrade".
	+
	+	Q2. Is this course accredited? \\ No — and we are explicit about that on [[:cpd:what-you-get\|the certificate-value page]]. The certificate is a learner certificate, not a statutory qualification. Many training departments recognise self-certified CPD of this structure; check with yours.
	+
	+	Q3. Do I need to be a PIO to take the course? \\ No. Anyone serious about the Act is welcome — students, advocates, journalists, citizens.
	+
	+	Q4. Can I retake a quiz? \\ Yes — each module quiz has unlimited attempts. Each attempt is a fresh random set from a larger bank.
	+
	+	Q5. What about the final exam? \\ 25 questions, 15-minute timer, maximum 3 attempts. Switching tabs or closing the window forfeits the attempt.
	+
	+	Q6. Will I need to register? \\ To enrol — yes. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved. You can still read every module anonymously without enrolling.
	+
	+	Q7. Is the course in Hindi? \\ The first release is in English. A Hindi version is planned for late 2026.
	+
	+	Q8. How long does a module take? \\ Roughly 2-3 hours of reading + the 10-question quiz. Full course = 30 hours over your own timeline.
	+
	+	Q9. Does RTI Wiki make any money from the course? \\ Not from the course itself. The course has no ad slots. Our business model remains reader donation + light sponsored digest lines elsewhere on the site.
	+
	+	Q10. How is the certificate verified? \\ Each certificate has a unique 10-character serial. The verification URL is ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>''. Anyone can resolve your name and completion date without logging in.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]] — enrol and start
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]] — all 12 modules in detail
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What you get at the end]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|Free PIO / FAA knowledge base]] (course content draws from this)
	+	* [[:tools:chat\|RTI Wiki AI — free chat]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended 2019, 2023)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025
	+	* Supreme Court and High Court judgements cited across the 12 modules
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.// //Launch: Q2 2026 · free, promotional offer//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd pio-training faa-training rti-course free promotional pillar-5}}

What you get at the end

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:29 +0000

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd certificate value,what you get rti course,rti course certificate worth,pio training certificate india,faa training certificate india,rti learner certificate)&metatag-description=(What you actually receive when you complete the free RTI Wiki CPD course — a verifiable learner certificate, a permanent credential URL, and public recognition of completion. Honest framing of what the certificate is and is not.)}}
	+
	+	====== What you get at the end ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-what-you-get.png?direct&1200 \|What you get — RTI Wiki CPD certificate}}
	+
	+	This page is deliberately blunt. Your time is valuable. Here is what you actually receive when you complete the 12 modules and clear the final exam — and, more importantly, what this certificate is not.
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Short version. A learner certificate with a unique verification URL; on your public RTI Wiki profile; downloadable as PDF; shareable on LinkedIn. Not a degree, not an accreditation, not a legal qualification. It is a statement of completion — and a signal of discipline.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What you actually receive =====
	+
	+	- A one-page RTI Wiki CPD Certificate — your name, course title, date of completion, instructor signature, and a unique 10-character credential serial. Print-ready and PDF-ready through your browser.
	+	- A verification URL of the format ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>'' — anyone (a hiring manager, your training department, a Commission bench) can resolve your name and completion date from the serial. No login needed for verification.
	+	- An "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone on your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]] — visible to anyone you share your profile with.
	+	- A LinkedIn-ready credential — copy the serial, add "RTI Wiki CPD (PIO / FAA)" to your LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section, paste the verify URL, done.
	+	- 30 CPD hours of structured reading on the RTI Act, 2005, anchored in 200+ case citations and 12 module quizzes passed at or above 70%.
	+
	+	===== What this certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. PIO / FAA appointments in India are governed by departmental rules — not by any single external certificate. This course does not make you eligible for any office.
	+	* Not an accredited degree. There is no UGC / AICTE / BCI accreditation attached. Indian CPD for public servants is largely internal to each organisation. Your training department decides whether to recognise self-certified CPD hours — many do; check with yours.
	+	* Not a licence to practise. If you are a law student or advocate, this is a supplementary credential — not a substitute for the Bar Council qualification.
	+	* Not a guaranteed CIC/SIC admission. The Information Commissions apply their own recruitment rules.
	+
	+	===== So what is it worth? =====
	+
	+	A lot, actually — if you are honest about what you are buying with 30 hours of your time.
	+
	+	* A signal of discipline. You sat through 12 modules, cleared 12 module quizzes at 70%+, and passed a tab-locked timed final. Most officers will not. Most consultants will not. Most citizens will not. You did.
	+	* A reputational credential. In a field where "I have an RTI certificate" is rarely said and often not backed by a verifiable URL, yours is.
	+	* A conversation-starter. If you are a PIO / FAA new to the role, a citizen activist, or a senior practitioner wanting a structured refresher — the serial on your LinkedIn profile does real signalling work.
	+	* A personal benchmark. You leave with a 90-second RTI triage, a five-line reasoned-order formula, a §11 third-party workflow, and a case-law citation habit that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+
	+	===== How employers and departments view it =====
	+
	+	* Many public-sector training departments accept self-certified CPD hours of this structure toward their annual learning requirements. Show them this page, the course curriculum, and the verify URL — the conversation usually resolves in your favour.
	+	* Private-sector employers treat it as you would any online certificate — a signal, not a qualification. Combined with your primary degree and work experience, it helps.
	+	* Law students and researchers find it useful on the CV as "completed structured CPD on RTI Act, 2005 (12 modules, 30 hours, online, free)".
	+	* No one — in our experience — has ever rejected the certificate as "fake" because the verify URL resolves to RTI Wiki, a 20+ year editorial authority. See [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]].
	+
	+	===== Verification, in one line =====
	+
	+	''https://righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<your-serial>''
	+
	+	Anyone can paste your serial there and see your name + completion date. No login, no fee. If the URL resolves, the certificate is real.
	+
	+	===== What if I lose my certificate? =====
	+
	+	Nothing to lose. Log in to your RTI Wiki account, open your [[:profile\|profile]], click "View certificate". It is always there. You can re-download, re-print, and re-share the URL any number of times.
	+
	+	===== What about future recognition? =====
	+
	+	RTI Wiki's long-term goal is that public-authority training departments adopt our CPD framework as the de-facto standard for RTI refreshers. We are in early conversations with state training institutes and select CIC/SIC secretariats about recognition. This will be noted here as and when it happens — with direct letters of recognition published and verifiable.
	+
	+	In the meantime: it is a learner certificate, carefully earned, publicly verifiable, and free.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum — 12 modules]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate value free learner-certificate}}

Why trust this course

anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:25:32 +0000

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	===== The instructor =====		===== The instructor =====

-	**Kushal Pathak — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|canonical PIO Reply Guide]], [[:faa-speaking-order-guide\|FAA Speaking-Order Guide]], [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for Rejection decision tree]], and [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA Knowledge Base]]** — each of which is independently the most-linked resource in its category in the Indian RTI corpus.	+	**Shrawan Pathak — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the [[:pio-rti-reply-guide\|canonical PIO Reply Guide]], [[:faa-speaking-order-guide\|FAA Speaking-Order Guide]], [[:explanations:grounds-for-rejection\|Grounds for Rejection decision tree]], and [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|PIO / FAA Knowledge Base]]** — each of which is independently the most-linked resource in its category in the Indian RTI corpus.

	For professional background, teaching positions and publications, see [[:cpd:about-instructor\|the instructor's page]].		For professional background, teaching positions and publications, see [[:cpd:about-instructor\|the instructor's page]].

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pio faa cpd course,rti training online free,pio training india free,faa training course,rti act certification free,rti continuing professional development,rti cpd online india,pio certification course,rti act training 2026 free,rti course coursera style)&metatag-description=(India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules, 30 CPD hours, 200+ case citations, 50+ templates, timed final exam, verifiable certificate. Free, open to all.)}}
	+
	+	====== PIO / FAA CPD Course — Certified Training on the RTI Act, 2005 ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-course.png?direct&1200 \|PIO/FAA CPD Course — RTI Wiki }}
	+
	+	{{page>_snippets:dpdp-banner}}
	+
	+	<WRAP center round important 95%>
	+	Online quiz + verifiable certificate — now live. Per-module quizzes (70% to pass), a 15-minute timed final exam, and a print-ready certificate with a unique verification URL. [[:cpd:app\|Open the course dashboard →]] · [[:login\|Log in]] or [[:join\|create a free account]] to enrol.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	🎉 Launch promotional offer — the full course is FREE and open to everyone. India's first case-law-anchored online CPD course for Public Information Officers and First Appellate Authorities. 12 modules · 30 CPD hours · 200+ case citations · 50+ drafting templates · tab-locked final exam · verifiable certificate. No payment, no subscription, no hidden cost.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== In this course, you will =====
	+
	+	* Classify any RTI request against the 10 grounds of rejection in under 90 seconds.
	+	* Draft a reasoned §7(8)(i) order with sub-clause + case citation — in a single paragraph that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+	* Execute the §11 third-party procedure without procedural defects.
	+	* Apply the post-14-November-2025 §8(2) framework to privacy balancing.
	+	* Prepare a First-Appeal speaking order that cites both statute and precedent.
	+	* Spot the 13 most common reasons SICs and High Courts overturn PIO orders.
	+
	+	Skills you will gain: Statutory drafting · §8(1) classification · Case-law citation · §7 timeline discipline · §11 third-party notice · §10 severance · §19 appellate orders · §20 penalty defence · DPDP-compliant privacy balancing.
	+
	+	===== Course at a glance =====
	+
	+	\| Modules \| 12 \|
	+	\| CPD hours \| 30 hours of structured reading + practice \|
	+	\| Case citations \| 200+ (SC + HC + CIC) \|
	+	\| Templates \| 50+ copy-ready drafts \|
	+	\| Module quizzes \| 10 randomised questions each · 70% to pass \|
	+	\| Final exam \| 25 questions · 15 minutes · 3 attempts · 70% pass \|
	+	\| Certificate \| Print-ready · verification URL · LinkedIn-ready \|
	+	\| Fee \| Free (promotional launch) \|
	+	\| Prerequisite \| None — no prior RTI knowledge assumed \|
	+	\| Language \| English (Hindi planned late 2026) \|
	+	\| Pace \| Self-paced \|
	+
	+	===== How it works =====
	+
	+	- [[:login\|Log in]] or [[:join\|create a free account]]. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved.
	+	- Open the [[:cpd:app\|course dashboard]] and click Enrol. Takes one click.
	+	- Read each module (each links to RTI Wiki source articles for depth) — Mark as read when done.
	+	- Take the graded quiz for each module — 10 randomised questions, 70% to pass, unlimited attempts with a fresh randomised set each time. Quiz opens with a one-checkbox Honor Code.
	+	- Clear all 12 module quizzes to unlock the final exam.
	+	- Final exam: 25 questions drawn across modules · 15-minute timer · 3 attempts maximum · Honor Code + typed signature · tab-switching forfeits the attempt.
	+	- Earn your certificate — issued the moment you pass the final. Unique 10-character serial with a permanent verification URL.
	+
	+	===== Syllabus =====
	+
	+	^ Module ^ Title ^ Focus ^
	+	\| 1 \| Foundations of the RTI Act, 2005 \| Preamble · §2 definitions · §2(h) public-authority test \|
	+	\| 2 \| Section 4 — Suo-motu disclosure \| 17 categories · audit framework \|
	+	\| 3 \| Section 6 — Request procedure \| Fee · transfer · no-motive rule \|
	+	\| 4 \| Section 7 — Disposal & timelines \| 30 days · 48 hrs · §7(8)(i) · §7(9) \|
	+	\| 5 \| Section 8(1) — 10 grounds of rejection \| Each sub-clause, decision tree \|
	+	\| 6 \| Section 8(2) & DPDP 2025 amendment \| New public-interest framework \|
	+	\| 7 \| Section 10 & Section 9 \| Severance + third-party copyright \|
	+	\| 8 \| Section 11 — Third-party procedure \| 5/10/40-day rule · //Muniyappan// standard \|
	+	\| 9 \| Section 19 — First & Second Appeal \| Speaking orders · §19(5) burden \|
	+	\| 10 \| Section 20 — Penalties \| §20(1) · §20(2) · defending a notice \|
	+	\| 11 \| Landmark case law \| 25 rulings every PIO / FAA must know \|
	+	\| 12 \| Practical PIO / FAA workflow \| 90-second triage · five-line formula · writ-proofing \|
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum detail]] · [[:cpd:app\|Open course dashboard]]
	+
	+	===== Who this is for =====
	+
	+	* Public Information Officers (PIOs) — at any rank, in any ministry, department, state authority, PSU, or urban local body
	+	* First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) — officers one rank above a PIO, sitting on §19(1) appeals
	+	* Deputy / Joint Commissioners who supervise PIO decisions
	+	* Senior RTI advocates wanting a structured refresher on the 2023-2025 amendments
	+	* Law and Public-Administration students
	+	* Corporate compliance officers whose organisations are public authorities
	+	* Every citizen who wants to understand how the sausage is made
	+
	+	===== The instructor =====
	+
	+	[[:cpd:about-instructor\|Kushal Pathak]] — editor of RTI Wiki for 20 years, with 25 years of active RTI / administrative-law practice. Author of the canonical PIO Reply Guide, FAA Speaking-Order Guide, and the PIO / FAA Knowledge Base.
	+
	+	===== Why trust this course =====
	+
	+	Built on top of the 20-year editorial corpus of RTI Wiki — 400+ practitioner articles, 200+ case citations, read by PIOs and FAAs across India, cited in Commission benches and writ filings. Every claim in the quizzes traces to a named judgment or a statutory sub-clause you can verify on this very site.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:why-trust\|Read the full trust statement]]
	+
	+	===== What you get at the end =====
	+
	+	A verifiable learner certificate with a unique 10-character serial and a permanent verify URL. Downloadable as PDF. LinkedIn-ready. Free. Not a statutory qualification — and we are upfront about that.
	+
	+	→ [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What the certificate is — and is not]]
	+
	+	===== Format =====
	+
	+	* Online self-paced — 30 hours total across 12 modules (2-3 hours per module).
	+	* Text + reading — each module links to detailed practitioner articles on RTI Wiki.
	+	* Drafting templates — one or more per module.
	+	* Graded quizzes — 10 questions, randomised from a large bank, 70% to pass.
	+	* Tab-locked timed final — 25 questions, 15 minutes, 3 attempts.
	+	* Progress tracked server-side — marks, attempts, completion tied to your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]].
	+	* "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone when you finish all 12 modules AND the final exam.
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked =====
	+
	+	Q1. Is there any payment involved? \\ No. The course is entirely free. There is no hidden charge, no trial period, no "upgrade".
	+
	+	Q2. Is this course accredited? \\ No — and we are explicit about that on [[:cpd:what-you-get\|the certificate-value page]]. The certificate is a learner certificate, not a statutory qualification. Many training departments recognise self-certified CPD of this structure; check with yours.
	+
	+	Q3. Do I need to be a PIO to take the course? \\ No. Anyone serious about the Act is welcome — students, advocates, journalists, citizens.
	+
	+	Q4. Can I retake a quiz? \\ Yes — each module quiz has unlimited attempts. Each attempt is a fresh random set from a larger bank.
	+
	+	Q5. What about the final exam? \\ 25 questions, 15-minute timer, maximum 3 attempts. Switching tabs or closing the window forfeits the attempt.
	+
	+	Q6. Will I need to register? \\ To enrol — yes. Enrolment is tied to your account so scores, attempts and certificates are saved. You can still read every module anonymously without enrolling.
	+
	+	Q7. Is the course in Hindi? \\ The first release is in English. A Hindi version is planned for late 2026.
	+
	+	Q8. How long does a module take? \\ Roughly 2-3 hours of reading + the 10-question quiz. Full course = 30 hours over your own timeline.
	+
	+	Q9. Does RTI Wiki make any money from the course? \\ Not from the course itself. The course has no ad slots. Our business model remains reader donation + light sponsored digest lines elsewhere on the site.
	+
	+	Q10. How is the certificate verified? \\ Each certificate has a unique 10-character serial. The verification URL is ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>''. Anyone can resolve your name and completion date without logging in.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard & quizzes]] — enrol and start
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum]] — all 12 modules in detail
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:what-you-get\|What you get at the end]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:cpd:about-instructor\|About the instructor]]
	+	* [[:pio-faa-knowledge-base\|Free PIO / FAA knowledge base]] (course content draws from this)
	+	* [[:tools:chat\|RTI Wiki AI — free chat]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+
	+	* Right to Information Act, 2005 (as amended 2019, 2023)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 — §44(3) amending RTI §8(1)(j)
	+	* Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, notified 14 November 2025
	+	* Supreme Court and High Court judgements cited across the 12 modules
	+
	+	----
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.// //Launch: Q2 2026 · free, promotional offer//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd pio-training faa-training rti-course free promotional pillar-5}}

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	+	{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(rti cpd certificate value,what you get rti course,rti course certificate worth,pio training certificate india,faa training certificate india,rti learner certificate)&metatag-description=(What you actually receive when you complete the free RTI Wiki CPD course — a verifiable learner certificate, a permanent credential URL, and public recognition of completion. Honest framing of what the certificate is and is not.)}}
	+
	+	====== What you get at the end ======
	+
	+	{{ :social:auto:cpd-what-you-get.png?direct&1200 \|What you get — RTI Wiki CPD certificate}}
	+
	+	This page is deliberately blunt. Your time is valuable. Here is what you actually receive when you complete the 12 modules and clear the final exam — and, more importantly, what this certificate is not.
	+
	+	<WRAP center round info 95%>
	+	Short version. A learner certificate with a unique verification URL; on your public RTI Wiki profile; downloadable as PDF; shareable on LinkedIn. Not a degree, not an accreditation, not a legal qualification. It is a statement of completion — and a signal of discipline.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== What you actually receive =====
	+
	+	- A one-page RTI Wiki CPD Certificate — your name, course title, date of completion, instructor signature, and a unique 10-character credential serial. Print-ready and PDF-ready through your browser.
	+	- A verification URL of the format ''righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<serial>'' — anyone (a hiring manager, your training department, a Commission bench) can resolve your name and completion date from the serial. No login needed for verification.
	+	- An "RTI Guardian 🏛" milestone on your [[:profile\|My Learnings profile]] — visible to anyone you share your profile with.
	+	- A LinkedIn-ready credential — copy the serial, add "RTI Wiki CPD (PIO / FAA)" to your LinkedIn Licenses & Certifications section, paste the verify URL, done.
	+	- 30 CPD hours of structured reading on the RTI Act, 2005, anchored in 200+ case citations and 12 module quizzes passed at or above 70%.
	+
	+	===== What this certificate is NOT =====
	+
	+	* Not a statutory qualification. PIO / FAA appointments in India are governed by departmental rules — not by any single external certificate. This course does not make you eligible for any office.
	+	* Not an accredited degree. There is no UGC / AICTE / BCI accreditation attached. Indian CPD for public servants is largely internal to each organisation. Your training department decides whether to recognise self-certified CPD hours — many do; check with yours.
	+	* Not a licence to practise. If you are a law student or advocate, this is a supplementary credential — not a substitute for the Bar Council qualification.
	+	* Not a guaranteed CIC/SIC admission. The Information Commissions apply their own recruitment rules.
	+
	+	===== So what is it worth? =====
	+
	+	A lot, actually — if you are honest about what you are buying with 30 hours of your time.
	+
	+	* A signal of discipline. You sat through 12 modules, cleared 12 module quizzes at 70%+, and passed a tab-locked timed final. Most officers will not. Most consultants will not. Most citizens will not. You did.
	+	* A reputational credential. In a field where "I have an RTI certificate" is rarely said and often not backed by a verifiable URL, yours is.
	+	* A conversation-starter. If you are a PIO / FAA new to the role, a citizen activist, or a senior practitioner wanting a structured refresher — the serial on your LinkedIn profile does real signalling work.
	+	* A personal benchmark. You leave with a 90-second RTI triage, a five-line reasoned-order formula, a §11 third-party workflow, and a case-law citation habit that survives First and Second Appeal.
	+
	+	===== How employers and departments view it =====
	+
	+	* Many public-sector training departments accept self-certified CPD hours of this structure toward their annual learning requirements. Show them this page, the course curriculum, and the verify URL — the conversation usually resolves in your favour.
	+	* Private-sector employers treat it as you would any online certificate — a signal, not a qualification. Combined with your primary degree and work experience, it helps.
	+	* Law students and researchers find it useful on the CV as "completed structured CPD on RTI Act, 2005 (12 modules, 30 hours, online, free)".
	+	* No one — in our experience — has ever rejected the certificate as "fake" because the verify URL resolves to RTI Wiki, a 20+ year editorial authority. See [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust this course]].
	+
	+	===== Verification, in one line =====
	+
	+	''https://righttoinformation.wiki/verify/<your-serial>''
	+
	+	Anyone can paste your serial there and see your name + completion date. No login, no fee. If the URL resolves, the certificate is real.
	+
	+	===== What if I lose my certificate? =====
	+
	+	Nothing to lose. Log in to your RTI Wiki account, open your [[:profile\|profile]], click "View certificate". It is always there. You can re-download, re-print, and re-share the URL any number of times.
	+
	+	===== What about future recognition? =====
	+
	+	RTI Wiki's long-term goal is that public-authority training departments adopt our CPD framework as the de-facto standard for RTI refreshers. We are in early conversations with state training institutes and select CIC/SIC secretariats about recognition. This will be noted here as and when it happens — with direct letters of recognition published and verifiable.
	+
	+	In the meantime: it is a learner certificate, carefully earned, publicly verifiable, and free.
	+
	+	===== Related =====
	+
	+	* [[:cpd:start\|Course home]]
	+	* [[:cpd:why-trust\|Why trust RTI Wiki's CPD course]]
	+	* [[:cpd:curriculum\|Full curriculum — 12 modules]]
	+	* [[:cpd:app\|Course dashboard]]
	+	* [[:cpd:certification\|Certification details]]
	+	* [[:profile\|Your profile]]
	+
	+	~~NOCACHE~~
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 21 April 2026.//
	+
	+	{{tag>cpd certificate value free learner-certificate}}