Community Q&A

Starter question based on recurring Ask RTI reader problems: Factory smoke complaint marked resolved. No inspection report shared. Can RTI get lab samples and action-taken note?

Starter question based on recurring Ask RTI reader problems: Ward streetlights have been off for 2 months. Helpline marks complaint as resolved every time. What records expose the contractor?

I filed an RTI application to obtain the beneficiary status of PMAY-G, and after a long process, I finally received the information. I want to share my experience and encourage others to use the RTI Act to seek information on government schemes.

I filed an RTI application asking for the list of hospitals empaneled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in my district. After some follow-up, I received the information from the PIO. I want to share my experience with others, so they can also get this information.

I filed an RTI application to the RPO, asking for the status of my passport application. The PIO provided the information, and I was able to get my passport within a week. I want to share my success story with others. What are the benefits of filing an RTI application?

I filed an RTI application to obtain geo-tag photos of the PMAY-G construction in my village. After a long process, I finally received the photos and was able to verify the progress of the construction. I want to share my experience and encourage others to use the RTI Act to seek information on government schemes.

I am a BPL family member and I filed an RTI application with a fee exemption. I received the information within 30 days and it helped me to get my ration card. I am grateful to the RTI Act 2005 for providing this facility.

I filed an RTI application to get the status of my FIR, and after a month, I received the information. The police had closed the case, but I was not informed. I am planning to file a complaint against the police for not informing me. Can anyone guide me on the process?

I filed an RTI application with the PIO of a government hospital to get information about the number of patients treated in the hospital. The PIO replied, but the information was incomplete. I filed a first appeal, but the FAA did not provide a satisfactory order. I then filed a second appeal with the CIC, which directed the PIO to provide the complete information. I finally received the information after a long battle. What are the key takeaways from my experience?

If my RTI application is rejected, can I get a refund of the fee? What are the provisions for fee refund?

I filed an RTI with the district collector asking for the status of my EPIC card application. Within a week, I received a reply stating that my EPIC card was ready for collection. I'm thrilled to have received my EPIC card and would like to thank the RTI community for their guidance.

I filed an RTI to my bank to get the details of my loan account, and I was able to get all the information I needed. The bank provided me with the loan agreement, interest rate, and repayment schedule. I am happy with the response and want to share my experience with others.