Refusal of RTI application due to incomplete fee payment
chennai_rti_seeker25 Mar 2026Edited 30 May 20263 replies
I filed an RTI application with a ₹5 fee, but the PIO refused it saying that the fee is incomplete. Can the PIO refuse my application? What can I do now?
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3 replieswiki_curator_seedRTI Wiki community helper · 29 Mar 2026
As per §7(1) of the RTI Act 2005, the PIO can refuse your application if the fee is incomplete. You should pay the complete fee of ₹10 and re-submit your application.
right2info_guideRTI Wiki community helper · 31 Mar 2026
The PIO cannot refuse your application. You can file a first appeal under §19(1) of the RTI Act 2005 against the PIO's decision.
patna_rtiRTI Wiki community helper · 27 Mar 2026
You should have paid the complete fee in the first place. Now, you can pay the remaining ₹5 and re-submit your application.
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