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Rajasthan RTI Guide 2026

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The Right to Information Act, 2005 applies fully in Rajasthan. State-specific rules under §27 govern fee, format, and First Appeal procedure. Capital: Jaipur. State Information Commission: https://rsic.rajasthan.gov.in. RTI fee: ₹10. Online portal: rti.rajasthan.gov.in. This guide gives you the operational rules + sample RTIs + key state authorities + escalation ladder for Rajasthan citizens.

TL;DR — Rajasthan 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 (Rajasthan).
  • Online filing: rti.rajasthan.gov.in.



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Reviewed on: 23 April 2026.

Rajasthan — at a glance

Item Detail
State capital Jaipur
RTI application fee (state) ₹10
First Appeal fee ₹0
Reply deadline 30 days (§7(1))
Online portal rti.rajasthan.gov.in
State Information Commission website
Key authorities Rajasthan SIC, Jaipur · Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) ecosystem

How to file an RTI in Rajasthan

  1. Online (where available): Use the state portal rti.rajasthan.gov.in.
  2. By post: Address to the Public Information Officer of the concerned department. Send by Registered Post.
  3. Walk-in: At the department's office during working hours. Get a dated receipt.
  4. Pay ₹10 via Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of “Accounts Officer, [Department]” — OR via the online portal payment gateway.
  5. BPL applicants: No fee. Attach BPL/Antyodaya/AAY card.

Key Rajasthan authorities (most-used)

Rajasthan SIC, Jaipur · Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) ecosystem

For Central Government RTIs filed FROM Rajasthan, use rtionline.gov.in which routes to the relevant central ministry.

Sample RTI — to a Rajasthan state department

To:
The Public Information Officer,
[Department name],
Government of Rajasthan,
[Department address, Jaipur].

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:

1. [Specific item 1.]
2. [Specific item 2.]
3. Copy of the noting sheet of the file from receipt till the date
   of this reply.
4. Name, designation, and contact of the dealing officer at present.
5. 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]

Sample First Appeal — to the FAA

To:
The First Appellate Authority,
[Senior officer designation, e.g., Joint Secretary],
[Department name], Government of Rajasthan,
[Address, Jaipur].

Subject: First Appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005

[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]

Sample Second Appeal — to Rajasthan SIC

To:
The Registrar,
Rajasthan State Information Commission,
[Address from https://rsic.rajasthan.gov.in].

Subject: Second Appeal under §19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005

[See full template at https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide]

Rajasthan-specific case law

  • MKSS v. State of Rajasthan (Rajasthan HC 2024) — proactive disclosure — currently controlling on this state's RTI practice.
  • General Supreme Court rulings apply: see 10 Landmark SC RTI Rulings.
  • Apply HC rulings of your jurisdiction.

Common citizen RTIs in Rajasthan (with our guides)

Escalation ladder (Rajasthan)

  1. Day 0 — File RTI to PIO (online or registered post).
  2. Day 30 — PIO reply due under §7(1).
  3. Day 60 — First Appeal under §19(1) to FAA (within 30 days of PIO order).
  4. Day 60-105 — FAA decision due (30-45 days under §19(6)).
  5. Day 195 — Second Appeal under §19(3) to Rajasthan SIC.
  6. Last resort — Writ under Article 226 to the High Court of Rajasthan.

Helplines & grievance portals

FAQ

What is the RTI fee in Rajasthan?

₹10 under the Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan?

Yes — at rti.rajasthan.gov.in. Most state departments respond within 30 days.

Who is the Rajasthan State Information Commissioner?

The Rajasthan SIC composition is updated on its website https://rsic.rajasthan.gov.in. Composition changes periodically — check the website for current Commissioners.

What if my Second Appeal at Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan. The HC has supervisory jurisdiction over the SIC.

How do I pay the RTI fee in Rajasthan?

(a) Indian Postal Order (IPO) in favour of the Accounts Officer of the concerned department; (b) Demand Draft in some districts; © Online via the state portal where it accepts payment; (d) Cash at counter during walk-in filing (get receipt).

Sources

Last reviewed: 23 April 2026 by the RTI Wiki editorial team.

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