How to File RTI for Dharani Refund Status in Telangana

8th of Jul. 2025
By - Musab Hashmi

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💰 How to File RTI for Dharani Refund Status in Telangana

Thousands of people across Telangana have paid registration fees through the Dharani portal for land transactions that were later canceled — but never received their refund.
As per media reports, over ₹120 crore in refunds remain pending for years, with no updates from the government.

✅ RTI is your legal right to demand answers — and trigger action.

🧾 What Kind of Refund Issues Can You File RTI For?

Issue	Sample RTI Query
Refund not credited	“Please provide the status and daily progress of refund request ID XXXXX for canceled registration of Sy.No. XX, submitted on Dharani portal.”
No communication from office	“Kindly furnish file movement details, officer in charge, and reason for delay in processing my land registration refund (Transaction ID: XXXXX).”
Bank details not updated	“Please clarify if incorrect bank details are causing delay in refund processing for application ID XXXXX. Kindly mention what correction is needed.”
Status after grievance filed	“I submitted a grievance to revenue office about non-receipt of refund. What action has been taken so far?”

🏛️ Where Are These RTIs Filed?

Sub-Registrar Office
District Registration & Stamps Department
Tahsildar Office (Revenue)
IGRS Telangana
Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (CCLA)

You can ask for refund status, officer name, expected timeline, and internal notings under the RTI Act.

✅ Option 1: Let FileMyRTI.com File It For You (Recommended)

You don’t need to worry about format, address, or technical details. Our team takes care of everything.

How It Works:

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Fill in your transaction ID, date, and basic details
We’ll draft, print, and post your RTI with tracking included

✅ You get:

Professional RTI draft
Confirmation when posted
Legal format that works

✍️ Option 2: File It Yourself (Offline Method)

Here’s how:

Write your RTI clearly (Telugu or English)
Mention your refund application ID / transaction ID
Ask for daily progress, reasons for delay, and name of officer
Pay ₹10 by IPO/DD (to "Public Information Officer")
Post it to the appropriate PIO via RPAD (Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due)
Save your receipt and keep a copy of the RTI

📬 The department must reply within 30 days.

📍 Real Example (from Times of India)

An RTI revealed that only 2 refunds were issued in 3 years out of ₹120 crore worth of pending cases. Many of these were delayed due to no follow-up, file shuffling, or lack of public pressure.

Filing an RTI can move your file faster than any verbal request.