How to File RTI Online in India – Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

9th of Jul. 2025
By - Narsimha Chary

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📌 How to File RTI Online in India – Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

The Right to Information Act (2005) empowers every Indian citizen to seek information from government departments. Whether it’s land records, exam answer sheets, passport delays, or pension status — RTI lets you legally demand transparency.

In this blog, we break down how to file an RTI online — quickly, legally, and effectively.

✅ Option 1: Use FileMyRTI.com (Fast & Hassle-Free)

No legal knowledge required. We draft and file your RTI in 3 easy steps:

Steps:

Visit FileMyRTI.com
Choose your issue (e.g., Land, University, Caste Certificate, etc.)
Submit details — we handle drafting, printing, posting, and tracking

📍 Your RTI is sent to the correct department (Tahsildar, University PIO, DRO, etc.), and you can track status online.

✅ Option 2: File RTI Yourself Using Government Portal

You can also file RTI online on the official RTI portal for central government departments:

🌐 https://rtionline.gov.in

✔ Use this for:

Central government ministries (Education, Railways, Income Tax, etc.)
PSUs (LIC, SBI, etc.)

📝 Steps:

Visit rtionline.gov.in
Click Submit Request
Choose Ministry/Department
Fill in details and your query
Pay ₹10 online via netbanking/card

📬 Response will be sent via email or post within 30 days.

🧾 Common Issues You Can File RTI For (Nationwide)

Issue	Sample RTI Query
Passport delay	“Provide daily progress of passport file #XXXXX filed on DD/MM/YYYY, officer names, and processing timeline as per Citizen Charter.”
Marksheet verification	“Furnish verified copy of B.Com marksheet issued to Roll No. XXXXX from Osmania University for year YYYY.”
Scholarship delay	“Provide status of Post-Matric Scholarship application ID XXXXX submitted on DD/MM/YYYY.”
PF withdrawal not processed	“Furnish movement details of PF claim ID XXXXX filed on EPFO portal on DD/MM/YYYY.”
FIR copy not received	“Provide certified copy of FIR #XX/2025 registered at XYZ Police Station on DD/MM/YYYY.”