Draft complete, legally precise RTI applications under Right to Information Act 2005 with specific information requests, proper addressing, and compliance with statutory format
From indian-lawnpx claudepluginhub swarochish/indian-law-plugin --plugin indian-lawThis skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.
Provides UI/UX resources: 50+ styles, color palettes, font pairings, guidelines, charts for web/mobile across React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Tailwind, React Native, Flutter. Aids planning, building, reviewing interfaces.
Fetches up-to-date documentation from Context7 for libraries and frameworks like React, Next.js, Prisma. Use for setup questions, API references, and code examples.
Calculates TAM/SAM/SOM using top-down, bottom-up, and value theory methodologies for market sizing, revenue estimation, and startup validation.
Generate legally compliant RTI applications under Right to Information Act 2005 with specific information requests, proper format, correct fee calculation, and statutory timeline invocation.
When invoked, collect the following from user (or infer from context):
Required:
Public Authority: Which department/ministry/PSU/local body?
Information Sought: What specific information does user need?
Applicant Details:
Optional: 4. PIO Address: If user knows specific PIO address (otherwise use generic)
BPL Status: Is applicant Below Poverty Line? (Fee exemption)
Life/Liberty Matter: Does information concern life or liberty? (48-hour timeline under Section 7(1) proviso)
Form of Information: How does user want information?
Check if information request is SPECIFIC enough:
Too Vague (Will be rejected/delayed):
Good Specificity (Likely to succeed):
If User's Request Too Vague: Prompt user to be more specific OR refine on their behalf:
Central Government: ₹10 (IPO/DD in favor of "Accounts Officer, [Ministry/Department]")
State Government: Varies by state (₹10-50 typically)
BPL Applicants: Fee WAIVED (Section 7(5))
Below Poverty Line: If user mentions BPL status, include fee exemption clause
Use the following template structure:
To,
The Public Information Officer
[Name of Department/Ministry/PSU/Local Body]
[Address - if known, otherwise generic: "Registered Office" or check authority website]
Subject: Application under Right to Information Act, 2005
Dear Sir/Madam,
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the following information from your office:
[INFORMATION POINTS - Numbered list, specific]
1. [Specific information request - point 1]
[Add clarification if needed: e.g., "certified copy of", "number of", "list of", "date of"]
2. [Specific information request - point 2]
3. [Specific information request - point 3]
[Continue numbering - typically 3-7 points optimal, not more than 10]
**Period for which information sought**: [Specify timeframe: "Financial Year 2023-24" OR "From January 2023 to December 2023" OR "As on date" if current status]
**Form in which information sought**: [Certified copies / Photocopies / Inspection of records / Electronic form (email/CD)]
[IF LIFE/LIBERTY MATTER - Section 7(1) proviso]:
This RTI application concerns information relating to life and liberty of [person/applicant]. Under the proviso to Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer is required to provide the information within 48 hours of receipt of this application.
[FEE CLAUSE - STANDARD]:
I am enclosing [₹10 / applicable fee] as application fee by way of [Indian Postal Order / Demand Draft / Court Fee Stamp] [if IPO/DD: "in favor of 'Accounts Officer, [Ministry/Department]'"].
[IF BPL - Section 7(5)]:
I am a Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicant. BPL certificate issued by [Issuing Authority] on [date] is enclosed. As per Section 7(5) of the RTI Act, 2005, fee is exempted for BPL applicants.
[TIMELINE CLAUSE - STANDARD]:
Please provide the information within 30 days as mandated under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
[IF THIRD PARTY INFO POSSIBLE]:
If the information sought pertains to or has been supplied by a third party, kindly follow the procedure under Section 11 of the RTI Act.
[IF PIO NOT CORRECT - Section 6(3)]:
If the information sought does not pertain to your office, kindly transfer this application to the concerned Public Information Officer under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act and inform me of such transfer.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[Applicant Name]
[Complete Address]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
Date: [Current Date]
Enclosures:
1. [IPO/DD for ₹10 / Court Fee Stamp of ₹10 / BPL Certificate (if BPL)]
[If supporting documents needed: 2. Copy of [relevant document], 3. ...]
After drafting, provide user with:
Submission Instructions:
Mode of Submission:
Track Application:
If PIO Misdirects (Section 6(3)):
Expected Timeline:
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Provide user with:
If PIO denies/delays, file First Appeal to First Appellate Authority within 30 days.
Format:
To,
The First Appellate Authority
[Department]
Subject: First Appeal under Section 19(1) of RTI Act, 2005
Sir/Madam,
I filed RTI application dated [date] seeking [brief description].
The PIO [did not respond / denied citing Section 8 / provided incomplete information].
Ground of Appeal: [PIO's denial is incorrect because...]
Prayer: Direct PIO to provide information + impose penalty under Section 20.
[Signature]
Date: [Date]
Central Government (Examples):
State Government:
Local Bodies:
PSUs:
If PIO Address Unknown: Use generic address (department's registered office) and rely on Section 6(3) transfer.
✅ RTI Covers (Examples):
❌ RTI Does NOT Cover:
If PIO cites exemption, check if valid:
Public Interest Override (Section 8(2)): Even if exempt, disclosure in public interest overrides (except 8(1)(a) security info).
User Request: "Draft RTI application to Ministry of Railways asking about contractor awarded contract for platform construction at Delhi station"
Skill Output:
To,
The Public Information Officer
Ministry of Railways
(Northern Railway)
Baroda House, New Delhi - 110001
Subject: Application under Right to Information Act, 2005
Dear Sir/Madam,
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, I request the following information from your office:
1. Name and complete address of the contractor awarded the contract for platform construction/renovation at New Delhi Railway Station during the period January 2023 to December 2023.
2. Contract value awarded to the said contractor.
3. Date of contract award and expected date of completion as per contract.
4. Copy of the work order/contract agreement issued to the contractor (certified copy).
5. Number of contracts awarded to the same contractor by Northern Railway in the last 3 years (2021-2023) with brief description of work and contract values.
**Period for which information sought**: January 2023 to December 2023 (for point 1-4); 2021-2023 (for point 5)
**Form in which information sought**: Certified copies of documents (point 4); tabulated information (point 1, 2, 3, 5)
I am enclosing ₹10 as application fee by way of Indian Postal Order in favor of 'Accounts Officer, Northern Railway'.
Please provide the information within 30 days as mandated under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
If the information sought pertains to or has been supplied by a third party, kindly follow the procedure under Section 11 of the RTI Act.
If the information sought does not pertain to your office, kindly transfer this application to the concerned Public Information Officer under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act and inform me of such transfer.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[User Name]
[User Address]
[User Phone]
[User Email]
Date: [Current Date]
Enclosures:
1. Indian Postal Order for ₹10
Submission Checklist:
Timeline:
Before finalizing RTI application, verify:
This skill is invoked by:
The skill returns complete RTI application text that user can directly print and submit.
RTI is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a). This skill empowers citizens to exercise transparency rights with legally precise applications.