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+metatag-description=(Complete 2026 RTI guide for Jammu & Kashmir (UT) — fees, payment modes, State Information Commission, online portal, sample RTIs, case law, helplines.)
+metatag-title=(Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Guide 2026 — Rules, SIC, Templates)}}
+====== Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Guide 2026 ======
+{{ :og/card-03.png?direct&1200 |Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI — RTI Wiki}}
+**The Right to Information Act, 2005 applies fully in Jammu & Kashmir (UT). State-specific rules under §27 govern fee, format, and First Appeal procedure. Capital: Srinagar / Jammu. State Information Commission: [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]. RTI fee: ₹10. Online portal: Not yet — file by post.** This guide gives you the **operational rules + sample RTIs + key state authorities + escalation ladder** for Jammu & Kashmir (UT) citizens.
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+**TL;DR — Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI:**
+  * **Fee:** ₹10 (BPL exempt under §7(5)).
+  * **First Appeal fee:** ₹0.
+  * **Reply deadline:** 30 days (48 hours for life/liberty).
+  * **First Appeal:** 30 days from PIO order.
+  * **Second Appeal:** 90 days from FAA order, to State Information Commission (Jammu & Kashmir (UT)).
+  * **Online filing:** Not yet — file by post.
+\\ \\ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html?prefill=I want to file an RTI in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) regarding [SUBJECT]. Please draft a state-appropriate RTI letter to the relevant PIO.|🪄 Draft my Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI with AI →]]**
+</WRAP>
+**Reviewed on:** 23 April 2026.
+===== Jammu & Kashmir (UT) — at a glance =====
+^ Item ^ Detail ^
+| State capital | Srinagar / Jammu |
+| RTI application fee (state) | ₹10 |
+| First Appeal fee | ₹0 |
+| Reply deadline | 30 days (§7(1)) |
+| Online portal | Not yet — file by post |
+| State Information Commission | [[https://jkccs.net|website]] |
+| Key authorities | J&K UT Administration (post-Aug 2019) · Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat |
+===== How to file an RTI in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) =====
+  - **Online (where available):** Use the state portal Not yet — file by post.
+  - **By post:** Address to the Public Information Officer of the concerned department. Send by Registered Post.
+  - **Walk-in:** At the department's office during working hours. Get a dated receipt.
+  - **Pay ₹10** via Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of "Accounts Officer, [Department]" — OR via the online portal payment gateway.
+  - **BPL applicants:** No fee. Attach BPL/Antyodaya/AAY card.
+===== Key Jammu & Kashmir (UT) authorities (most-used) =====
+J&K UT Administration (post-Aug 2019) · Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat
+For Central Government RTIs filed FROM Jammu & Kashmir (UT), use [[https://rtionline.gov.in|rtionline.gov.in]] which routes to the relevant central ministry.
+===== Sample RTI — to a Jammu & Kashmir (UT) state department =====
+<code>
+To:
+The Public Information Officer,
+[Department name],
+Government of Jammu & Kashmir (UT),
+[Department address, Srinagar / Jammu].
+Subject: RTI under §6 of the RTI Act, 2005 — [your subject]
+Sir/Madam,
+Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I, [Name], resident of
+[address with PIN], request the following information:
+. [Specific item 1.]
+. [Specific item 2.]
+. Copy of the noting sheet of the file from receipt till the date
+   of this reply.
+. Name, designation, and contact of the dealing officer at present.
+. Service standard / SLA applicable to this matter and the reason
+   for delay, if any.
+I am enclosing ₹10 via IPO in favour of "Accounts Officer,
+[Department]". (BPL applicants: card copy enclosed; fee waived under §7(5).)
+Yours faithfully,
+[Name]
+[Address, mobile, email]
+Date: [Today]
+</code>
+===== Sample First Appeal — to the FAA =====
+<code>
+To:
+The First Appellate Authority,
+[Senior officer designation, e.g., Joint Secretary],
+[Department name], Government of Jammu & Kashmir (UT),
+[Address, Srinagar / Jammu].
+Subject: First Appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005
+[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]
+</code>
+===== Sample Second Appeal — to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC =====
+<code>
+To:
+The Registrar,
+Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commission,
+[Address from https://jkccs.net].
+Subject: Second Appeal under §19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005
+[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]
+</code>
+===== Jammu & Kashmir (UT)-specific case law =====
+  * **Anuradha Bhasin v. UoI (SC 2020) — connectivity restrictions** — currently controlling on this state's RTI practice.
+  * General Supreme Court rulings apply: see [[:pio-supreme-court-rulings|10 Landmark SC RTI Rulings]].
+  * Apply [[:pio-high-court-rulings|HC rulings]] of your jurisdiction.
+===== Common citizen RTIs in Jammu & Kashmir (UT) (with our guides) =====
+  * **Passport delay** → [[:passport-delay-rti|Passport Delay RTI]]
+  * **EPF / PF claim** → [[:epfo-claim-status-rti|EPFO Claim Status RTI]]
+  * **Income Tax refund** → [[:income-tax-refund-delay-rti|IT Refund RTI]]
+  * **PAN card delay** → [[:pan-card-delay-rti|PAN Card Delay RTI]]
+  * **FIR copy** → [[:fir-copy-rti|How to Get an FIR Copy]]
+  * **MGNREGA wage delay** → [[:mgnrega-wage-delay-rti|MGNREGA RTI]]
+  * **PMAY status** → [[:pmay-status-rti|PMAY Status RTI]]
+  * **Driving licence** → [[:driving-licence-delay-rti|Driving Licence RTI]]
+  * **Ration card** → [[:ration-card-verification-rti|Ration Card RTI]]
+  * **IRCTC refund** → [[:irctc-refund-delay-rti|IRCTC RTI]]
+===== Escalation ladder (Jammu & Kashmir (UT)) =====
+  - **Day 0** — File RTI to PIO (online or registered post).
+  - **Day 30** — PIO reply due under §7(1).
+  - **Day 60** — First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (within 30 days of PIO order).
+  - **Day 60-105** — FAA decision due (30-45 days under §19(6)).
+  - **Day 195** — Second Appeal under §19(3) to Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC.
+  - **Last resort** — Writ under Article 226 to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir (UT).
+===== Helplines & grievance portals =====
+  * **CPGRAMS (Central):** [[https://pgportal.gov.in|pgportal.gov.in]]
+  * **State portal:** Not yet — file by post
+  * **State SIC:** [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]
+  * **National RTI helpline:** Use the state's general grievance number.
+===== FAQ =====
+==== What is the RTI fee in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
+**₹10** under the Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Rules. **BPL exempt** under §7(5). Pay via Indian Postal Order (IPO) for postal filings or via the online portal where available.
+==== Can I file RTI online in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
+No — Jammu & Kashmir (UT) does not yet have a unified RTI online portal. File by Registered Post to the concerned department's PIO. Some specific departments may have their own grievance portals.
+==== Who is the Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commissioner? ====
+The Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC composition is updated on its website [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]. Composition changes periodically — check the website for current Commissioners.
+==== What if my Second Appeal at Jammu & Kashmir (UT) SIC takes too long? ====
+If the Second Appeal hearing is delayed beyond reasonable time, file a writ petition under Article 226 to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir (UT). The HC has supervisory jurisdiction over the SIC.
+==== How do I pay the RTI fee in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)? ====
+(a) **Indian Postal Order (IPO)** in favour of the Accounts Officer of the concerned department; (b) **Demand Draft** in some districts; (c) **Online** via the state portal where it accepts payment; (d) **Cash at counter** during walk-in filing (get receipt).
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:states-rti|All-states RTI comparison]]
+  * [[:rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide|First Appeal & Second Appeal Complete Guide]]
+  * [[:section-8-rti-exemptions|§8 Exemptions explained]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/fee-calculator.html|Fee Calculator]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/deadline-calculator.html|Deadline Calculator]]
+  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Right to Information Act, 2005 — [[https://rti.gov.in|rti.gov.in]]
+  * Jammu & Kashmir (UT) RTI Rules (state notification)
+  * Jammu & Kashmir (UT) State Information Commission — [[https://jkccs.net|https://jkccs.net]]
+  * Central Information Commission — [[https://cic.gov.in|cic.gov.in]]
+//Last reviewed: 23 April 2026 by the RTI Wiki editorial team.//
+{{tag>rti jammu-kashmir state-rti state-information-commission how-to-guide 2026}}

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