What this guide covers
The official RTI portal supports first appeals for eligible Central Government portal requests and states that no first-appeal fee is payable under the RTI Act. Time limits and the authority depend on the original request and response.
What to do now
Create a table of each request point and the response received. State delay, improper exemption, missing record or incomplete transfer precisely. Attach the request, proof of filing and reply, and preserve the appeal registration number.
Keep these records
Keep the original RTI, acknowledgement, payment proof, transfer communication, CPIO reply, postal records and first-appeal filing.
Where to go
Use the first-appeal facility on rtionline.gov.in for eligible Central Government requests.
Important
This guide provides general legal information, not case-specific advice. Procedure, limitation periods, authorities and remedies can vary by state and facts. Verify the current official rules before acting.