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 ==== For applicants and citizens ==== ==== For applicants and citizens ====
  
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   * [[file-rti-online-india|**How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step guide**]]. The complete walk-through of rtionline.gov.in with a ready-to-use English and Hindi template, Rs 10 online fee, 30-day reply rule, and the appeal path.   * [[file-rti-online-india|**How to File RTI Online in India — 2026 step-by-step guide**]]. The complete walk-through of rtionline.gov.in with a ready-to-use English and Hindi template, Rs 10 online fee, 30-day reply rule, and the appeal path.
   * [[guide:applicant|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, the fee, the timelines, the appeal path, and the penalty on the Public Information Officer.   * [[guide:applicant|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, the fee, the timelines, the appeal path, and the penalty on the Public Information Officer.
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 ==== For Public Information Officers ==== ==== For Public Information Officers ====
  
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   * [[guide:guidelines-for-public-information-officer|Guide for Public Information Officers]]. Duties under Sections 5, 6, 7, and 11.   * [[guide:guidelines-for-public-information-officer|Guide for Public Information Officers]]. Duties under Sections 5, 6, 7, and 11.
   * [[blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025|Section 8(1)(j) after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. The five-question test, the file noting, and the reply. Updated 19 April 2026.   * [[blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025|Section 8(1)(j) after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. The five-question test, the file noting, and the reply. Updated 19 April 2026.
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 ==== For First Appellate Authorities ==== ==== For First Appellate Authorities ====
  
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   * [[guide:guidelines-for-first-appellate-authority|Guide for First Appellate Authorities]]. Duties under Section 19(1) to 19(6).   * [[guide:guidelines-for-first-appellate-authority|Guide for First Appellate Authorities]]. Duties under Section 19(1) to 19(6).
   * [[templates:faa-speaking-order|Template: speaking order on a first appeal]].   * [[templates:faa-speaking-order|Template: speaking order on a first appeal]].
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 ==== For Information Commissioners and the bench ==== ==== For Information Commissioners and the bench ====
  
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   * [[:act|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]. The section-wise text, with the 2019 amendment and the 14 November 2025 amendment to Section 8(1)(j) marked on the page.   * [[:act|The RTI Act, 2005 (as amended)]]. The section-wise text, with the 2019 amendment and the 14 November 2025 amendment to Section 8(1)(j) marked on the page.
   * [[rules:start|RTI Rules]]. Central Government, Supreme Court, High Court, and State-level rules framed under Section 27 and Section 28.   * [[rules:start|RTI Rules]]. Central Government, Supreme Court, High Court, and State-level rules framed under Section 27 and Section 28.
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 ==== For researchers and journalists ==== ==== For researchers and journalists ====
  
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   * [[decoded:start|Decoded]]. A plain-language walkthrough of each section of the Act, with an illustrative case. The section-by-section series is in preparation.   * [[decoded:start|Decoded]]. A plain-language walkthrough of each section of the Act, with an illustrative case. The section-by-section series is in preparation.
   * [[important-decisions:start|Case law library]]. Indexed by section.   * [[important-decisions:start|Case law library]]. Indexed by section.
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 ===== Core resources ===== ===== Core resources =====
  
-{{:pages/act.png?nolink&80 }} **[[:act|The Right to Information Act, 2005]]** — the full text, as amended by the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 and by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Amendment overlays are shown at Section 8(1)(j), 13(2), and 16(2).+{{:pages/act.png?nolink&80x80 |Act}} **[[:act|The Right to Information Act, 2005]]** — the full text, as amended by the Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 and by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Amendment overlays are shown at Section 8(1)(j), 13(2), and 16(2).
  
-{{:pages/wiki.png?nolink&80 }} **[[guide:applicant|Applicant guide]]** · **[[guide:guidelines-for-public-information-officer|PIO guide]]** · **[[guide:guidelines-for-first-appellate-authority|FAA guide]]** — the three practitioner guides for the three roles under the Act.+{{:pages/wiki.png?nolink&80x80 |Wiki}} **[[guide:applicant|Applicant guide]]** · **[[guide:guidelines-for-public-information-officer|PIO guide]]** · **[[guide:guidelines-for-first-appellate-authority|FAA guide]]** — the three practitioner guides for the three roles under the Act.
  
-{{:objects-icon.png?nolink&80 }} **[[templates:start|Templates]]** — eight ready-to-use drafts: first application, first appeal, second appeal, three PIO reply formats, third-party notice under Section 11, and an FAA speaking order.+{{:objects-icon.png?nolink&80x80 |:objects icon}} **[[templates:start|Templates]]** — eight ready-to-use drafts: first application, first appeal, second appeal, three PIO reply formats, third-party notice under Section 11, and an FAA speaking order.
  
-{{:gavel-law-icon.png?nolink&80 }} **[[important-decisions:start|Case law library]]** — decisions of the Supreme Court, the High Courts, and the Information Commissions, indexed by section and by forum. Every entry carries a status note on whether the case remains good law.+{{:gavel-law-icon.png?nolink&80x80 |:gavel law icon}} **[[important-decisions:start|Case law library]]** — decisions of the Supreme Court, the High Courts, and the Information Commissions, indexed by section and by forum. Every entry carries a status note on whether the case remains good law.
  
-{{:time-icon.png?nolink&80 }} **[[updates:start|Live tracker]]** — the current Chief Information Commissioner, the list of Information Commissioners, and the pendency figures from the latest Commission annual returns.+{{:time-icon.png?nolink&80x80 |:time icon}} **[[updates:start|Live tracker]]** — the current Chief Information Commissioner, the list of Information Commissioners, and the pendency figures from the latest Commission annual returns.
  
-{{:blog-rti.png?nolink&80 }} **[[blog:start|Editorial blog]]** — practitioner notes on legislative changes, major judgments, Commission orders, and status of the Commissions.+{{:blog-rti.png?nolink&80x45 |:blog rti}} **[[blog:start|Editorial blog]]** — practitioner notes on legislative changes, major judgments, Commission orders, and status of the Commissions.
  
 ===== Key decisions at a glance ===== ===== Key decisions at a glance =====
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