Right To Information ACT
Right to Information Act 2005
Right to Information Act 2005
Public Information Officer
Assistant Public Information Officer
Appellate Authority
Right to Information (RTI)
The Right to Information (RTI) Act empowers every citizen to obtain information held by or under the control of public authorities. It promotes transparency, accountability and good governance by enabling citizens to access records, documents, reports, orders, decisions and other official information, subject to the provisions and exemptions specified under the Right to Information Act. Citizens can now submit applications under the Right to Information Act to Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) online through the KSMART Citizen Portal.
Citizens can now submit applications under the Right to Information Act to Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs) online through the KSMART Citizen Portal.
How to Submit an RTI Application
Follow the steps below to submit your RTI application online:
1.
Login to the KSMART Citizen Portal using your registered Citizen Login.
2.
From the left pane, select the Others module.
3.
Click on the Right to Information service card.
4.
Select Application under the Right to Information Act.
5.
Fill in the required details of your RTI request.
6.
Pay the prescribed application fee online.
7.
Review the application and submit it successfully.
After submission, an acknowledgement will be generated, and you can track the status of your application through the KSMART Citizen Portal.
Prescribed Fees
As per the Kerala Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2006, the following fees are applicable:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹10 |
| Information on A4 size paper | ₹3 per page |
| Copies in large-size paper | Actual cost |
| Samples, models, maps, plans, etc. | Actual cost |
| Inspection of records | No fee for the first hour; ₹10 for every subsequent 30 minutes or part thereof |
| Information provided in CD, Diskette or other electronic media | ₹75 |
| Information provided in printed publications | ₹2 per page or the actual price of the publication |
Fee Exemption
| Applicants belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category are exempted from payment of the prescribed fee. A valid BPL certificate issued by the competent authority must be uploaded or produced along with the application to claim this exemption. |
Important Note
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Required Documents and Information
No Documets Required
