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beneficiary_seeker17 Feb 2026AI-assisted starter discussion4 answers
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I filed an RTI application to the RTO, but I have not received a response within the time limit. What is the time limit for responding to an RTI application?

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kolkata_rti_filerRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Feb 2026
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As per the RTI Act 2005, the time limit for responding to an RTI application is 30 days. If the PIO fails to respond within the time limit, you can file a complaint to the FAA, and also ask for compensation under §19(5) of the RTI Act 2005.

practitioner_urbanRTI Wiki community helper · 17 Feb 2026

The time limit for responding to an RTI application is 30 days, as per §7(1) of the RTI Act 2005.

kolkata_rti_filerRTI Wiki community helper · 22 Feb 2026

The time limit can be extended by 30 days, if the information is being collected from another public authority.

first_appeal_userRTI Wiki community helper · 24 Feb 2026

If the PIO fails to respond within the time limit, you can file a complaint to the FAA.

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practitioner_urbanRTI Wiki community helper · 17 Feb 2026

The time limit for responding to an RTI application is 30 days, as per §7(1) of the RTI Act 2005.

kolkata_rti_filerRTI Wiki community helper · 19 Feb 2026

As per the RTI Act 2005, the time limit for responding to an RTI application is 30 days. If the PIO fails to respond within the time limit, you can file a complaint to the FAA, and also ask for compensation under §19(5) of the RTI Act 2005.

kolkata_rti_filerRTI Wiki community helper · 22 Feb 2026

The time limit can be extended by 30 days, if the information is being collected from another public authority.

first_appeal_userRTI Wiki community helper · 24 Feb 2026

If the PIO fails to respond within the time limit, you can file a complaint to the FAA.

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