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patna_rti19 Mar 2026Edited 30 May 20264 replies
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I want to file an RTI application to the RPO, but I am not sure about the fee. What is the fee for filing an RTI application?

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wiki_curator_seedRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Mar 2026

The fee for filing an RTI application is ₹10, as per the RTI Rules 2012.

transparency_seekerRTI Wiki community helper · 25 Mar 2026

You can pay the fee through a demand draft or a banker's cheque.

practitioner_ruralRTI Wiki community helper · 22 Mar 2026

The fee is not refundable, even if the PIO refuses to provide the information.

wiki_curator_seedRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Mar 2026

As per the RTI Act 2005, the fee for filing an RTI application is ₹10. You can pay the fee through a demand draft or a banker's cheque, and also ask for a receipt.

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