10 Sample RTI Templates (Copy–Paste, Fill the Blanks)

Use under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005. Replace [ALL CAPS FIELDS].
Pay fee as per rules/portal. Declare Indian citizenship.

Common Header (use for each application)

To,
The Public Information Officer (PIO)
[DEPARTMENT / PUBLIC AUTHORITY NAME]
[ADDRESS / CITY / PIN]

From,
[YOUR FULL NAME]
[YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL] | Phone: [YOUR PHONE]

Subject: Request for information under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005 — [TOPIC]

Fee: ₹10 application fee paid via [PORTAL/IPO/DD]. Please inform additional charges as per rules.

I am an Indian citizen seeking the following information. Please provide certified copies/clear scanned copies by email or by post.

1) Passport Application Delay / Status

  1. Current status and file movement details of passport application [FILE NUMBER].
  2. Certified copies of note sheet and any deficiency communication.
  3. Timeline in citizen charter and reasons for delay as recorded.

Authority: [PSK/RPO CITY – MEA]

2) EPFO Claim / PF Transfer Status

  1. Status and file movement for claim [CLAIM ID/UAN].
  2. Copy of any memo/objection.
  3. Rule/circular prescribing settlement/transfer timelines.

Authority: EPFO [REGIONAL OFFICE]

3) Exam Answer Sheet — Inspection / Certified Copy

  1. Certified copy of answer book(s) for [EXAM/ROLL/DATE].
  2. Evaluation guidelines/model answers used.
  3. File note/orders regarding my request.

Authority: [UNIVERSITY/BOARD/COMMISSION]

4) Telangana Land Records — Bhu Bharati / Mutation

  1. Certified copies of ROR/1B/Adangal and latest mutation for Survey No. [S.NO], Village [VILLAGE], Mandal [MANDAL], District [DISTRICT].
  2. Status of mutation request [APP NO] with file movement.
  3. Copies of any objection/remarks by Revenue authorities.

Authority: [District Collector / Tahsildar / CCLA / MA&UD]

5) Municipal Complaint Status (Road/Drain/Streetlight)

  1. Current status and action taken on complaint [COMPLAINT ID].
  2. Names/designations responsible and work order details (if issued).
  3. Copy of relevant maintenance contract/SLA for the area.

Authority: [Municipal Corporation e.g., GHMC]

6) FIR Copy / Case Progress

  1. Certified copy of FIR [FIR NO], dated [DATE], PS [STATION] (mask personal data as per law).
  2. Status of investigation and case-diary excerpt as permissible.
  3. Name/designation of IO and timeline in standing orders.

Authority: [City Police / Police Station PIO]

7) Scholarship / Grant Disbursal Delay

  1. Status of application [APP ID] with file movement and reasons for delay.
  2. Copy of sanction order (if issued) and scheduled disbursal date.
  3. Rules/guidelines for eligibility and timelines.

Authority: [Education Dept / Scholarship Board]

8) IRCTC / Railway Ticket Refund

  1. Status of refund for PNR [PNR], Txn [TXN ID] with internal notes/orders.
  2. Rule/circular governing refund eligibility for this case.
  3. Name/designation of officer processing the refund.

Authority: [IRCTC / Zonal Railway]

9) Degree / Marksheet Verification (Employer/Alumni)

  1. Verification of degree/marksheet for [NAME, ROLL, YEAR] — confirm authenticity and date of issue.
  2. Copy of entry/record from relevant register/log.
  3. Designated verification process and fee (if any).

Authority: [University/Board PIO]

10) Government Scheme Benefit Delay (Generic)

  1. Status of application [APP ID] for [SCHEME NAME]; file movement and reasons for delay.
  2. Certified copy of sanction/rejection note and deficiency memo (if any).
  3. Citizen-charter timelines for processing the benefit.

Authority: [Concerned Dept/Authority]

Declaration: I am an Indian citizen. I request information under the RTI Act, 2005.
Preferred mode of receipt: Email/post.
Date / Place / Signature