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 +====== Chandigarh (UT) — RTI Rules and Resources ======
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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(Chandigarh (UT) RTI rules, RTI Chandigarh (UT), Chandigarh (UT) State Information Commission, RTI application Chandigarh (UT), rti right to information india)
 +metatag-description=(Right to Information in Chandigarh (UT) — the applicable Information Commission, State rules, fee structure, and how to file. Confirm current rules against the official Gazette.)}}
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 +//A reference note on the working of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Chandigarh (UT). Where the State position differs from the Central rules, the State practice is noted. Readers who rely on these rules for a live application, appeal, or complaint are advised to confirm against the **official Chandigarh Administration Gazette** or the **Central Information Commission** before filing.//
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 +===== The Information Commission =====
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 +Public authorities under the administration of Chandigarh (UT) are, for second-appeal purposes, within the jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission. Complaints under Section 18 and second appeals under Section 19(3) against those public authorities are filed before the CIC at New Delhi.
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 +===== Applicable rules =====
 +
 +  * **The Right to Information Act, 2005** — the Central Act applies across India, including in Chandigarh (UT).
 +  * **State rules under Section 27 of the Act** — Chandigarh (UT) has notified its own rules covering the form of application, fees, and procedure before public authorities. Confirm the exact title and latest amendment against the current Gazette.
 +  * **Second-appeal procedure rules** — procedure before the State Information Commission for second appeals under Section 19(3) and complaints under Section 18.
 +
 +===== Fee structure =====
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 +Application fees in Chandigarh (UT) are typically **Rs 10** per application. **BPL applicants** are exempt on production of a valid ration card or certificate. Copies of records are charged per page at the rate specified in the rules. The fee may be paid by Indian Postal Order, demand draft, cash at the PIO's counter, or through the online portal where available. **Confirm the current fee** against the latest State notification, as figures may have been revised.
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 +===== Filing an RTI in Chandigarh (UT) =====
 +
 +Chandigarh's Administration departments accept applications online through the Chandigarh Administration portal, and offline at the PIO's counter. For Central Government offices, use the Central online portal.
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 +See [[:file-rti-online-india|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]] for the Central online procedure, and [[:why-rti-gets-rejected|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected]] for drafting pitfalls to avoid.
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 +===== Jurisdiction note =====
 +
 +Chandigarh is a Union Territory. Public authorities under the Chandigarh Administration are within the jurisdiction of the **Central Information Commission** for second-appeal purposes.
 +
 +===== The DPDP 2025 amendment =====
 +
 +The **Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025**, notified on 14 November 2025, substituted the text of **Section 8(1)(j)** of the RTI Act, 2005. The substitution applies uniformly across all States and Union Territories. The **public-interest override under Section 8(2)** is unchanged. For the practical effect on PIO replies, see [[blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025|Section 8(1)(j) after the DPDP Rules, 2025]] and [[blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
 +
 +===== Currency caveat =====
 +
 +Rules, fee figures, and procedural timelines in Chandigarh (UT) may have been revised by State notification since their original issue. Always confirm the current text against the Chandigarh Administration portal.
 +
 +===== Related pages on this site =====
 +
 +  * [[rules:start|RTI Rules — Central, State, and Commission rules]].
 +  * [[:act|The Right to Information Act, 2005 — current text]].
 +  * [[:file-rti-online-india|How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step]].
 +  * [[:digital-rti-2026|The Digital RTI, 2026 — State-by-State online RTI]].
 +  * [[:why-rti-gets-rejected|Why RTI Applications Get Rejected — and How to Avoid It]].
 +  * [[guide:applicant|Guide for applicants]].
 +  * [[blog:dpdp-vs-rti-2026|DPDP Act vs RTI — the 2026 position]].
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  - The Right to Information Act, 2005 (No. 22 of 2005), Sections 15 and 27.
 +  - The State rules notified by the Government of Chandigarh under Section 27 of the Act.
 +  - The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified 14 November 2025).
 +
 +===== Last reviewed on =====
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 +20 April 2026
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 +{{tag>rti rules chandigarh state-rti}}
  
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