RTI First Appeal & Second Appeal: Kaise File Karein (2025 Complete Guide in Hindi)

RTI First Appeal & Second Appeal

Introduction:

RTI (Right to Information Act, 2005) har Indian citizen ko Sarkar se sachchai aur transparency maangne ka adhikar deta hai. RTI ke through aap kisi bhi government department se information le sakte ho — chahe wo ration card ka record ho, road construction ka tender ho, hospital, ya kisi scheme ka utilization certificate.

Par ground reality me aksar hota yehi hai ki 30 din guzar jaate hain par jawab nahi aata, ya adhura/galat jawab diya jata hai, ya Section 8/9 ke naam par blanket rejection mil jata hai. Aise time par RTI First Appeal aur zarurat padne par RTI Second Appeal aapka kanooni hathiyaar hota hai.

Is complete guide me aap seekhenge:

• RTI First Appeal kya hoti hai, kab file hoti hai, aur kahan bhejni hoti hai,
• Second Appeal kab jaruri hoti hai, kaise likhen, aur kya enclosures lagayen,
• Online filing steps (2025) for Central & State portals,
• Common mistakes, penalties (Sec. 20), hearings, inspection, third-party issues, delays, plus ready-to-use formats.

RTI Appeal Kya Hoti Hai?

RTI Act ke tahat Public Information Officer (PIO) ko aapki application ka jawab 30 din me dena hota hai. Agar:

• jawab nahi aata (deemed refusal),
• adhura/galat hai,
• mana kar diya bina valid ground ke,
  to aap Appeal kar sakte ho.

Appeal ke do stages:

1. First Appeal – Department ke First Appellate Authority (FAA) ke paas (PIO se senior officer).
2. Second Appeal – Information Commission me (Central ya State, department ke nature ke hisab se).

Goal: Applicant ke right to information ko protect karna aur timely, sahi, complete information dilwana.

First Appeal Kab File Hoti Hai?

RTI Act ke Section 19(1) ke mutabiq:

• Agar 30 din ke andar PIO ka reply nahi aaya, ya
• Reply unsatisfactory hai,
  to aap First Appeal file kar sakte ho.

⚖️ Time limit:

• PIO ke reply ke date se 30 din ke andar First Appeal file karni hoti hai.
• Agar reply nahi mila ho, to RTI file karne ke 30 din ke baad kabhi bhi appeal kar sakte ho.

RTI First Appeal Kahan File Karein?

File karo agar:

• 30 din me koi reply nahi aaya, ya
• reply aaya par unsatisfactory hai.

Time limit:

• PIO reply ki date se 30 din ke andar.
• Agar reply mila hi nahi, to RTI file karne ke 30 din ke baad reasonable time me First Appeal file ki ja sakti hai (jitni jaldi, utna better).

Pro-tip: Reply me diye gaye reasons/grounds ko point-wise rebut karna strong hota hai. Sirf “unsatisfactory” likhna kaafi nahi — kya missing hai, kyon missing hai, kaunsa clause galat use kiya gaya — yeh likho.

RTI First Appeal Kahan & Kise Address Karein?

Wahi department, par First Appellate Authority (FAA) ke naam. FAA ka naam/ पद अक्सर PIO ke reply ya department ki website pe hota hai. Agar naam na mile to “First Appellate Authority, [Department/Office]” likhkar bhej sakte ho.

Example:
RTI “Block Development Officer, Ambiapur” ko di thi → First Appeal “First Appellate Authority, Office of the District Programme Officer, Badaun” ke naam.

RTI First Appeal Format (Hindi+ English Sample)

To/सेवा में:
प्रथम अपीलीय प्राधिकारी (First Appellate Authority)
[विभाग का नाम], [कार्यालय का पता]

विषय/Subject: RTI First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005

महोदय/महोदया,
मैंने दिनांक [date] को आपके कार्यालय के लोक सूचना अधिकारी को RTI आवेदन दिया था (प्रति संलग्न)। आज तक या तो कोई सूचना प्राप्त नहीं हुई है, या प्राप्त सूचना अधूरी/ग़लत है। अतः मैं धारा 19(1) के अंतर्गत प्रथम अपील प्रस्तुत कर रहा/रही हूँ।

विवरण/Details:

• Applicant: [Name, Address, Mobile, Email]
• RTI Application Date & Ref. No.: [date & number]
• PIO Reply: [date / “not received”]
• RTI Subject (brief): [topic]

Grounds for Appeal (illustrative):

1. Section 7(1) time-limit का उल्लंघन – सूचना 30 दिन में प्राप्त नहीं हुई।
2. उपलब्ध सूचना अधूरी/भ्रामक है — मांगी गई बिंदुवार सूचनाओं में से बिंदु [x, y, z] का उत्तर नहीं दिया गया।
3. Section 8(1) का generic/blanket use — larger public interest और severability (Section 10) पर विचार नहीं किया गया।
4. मांगी गई सूचना existing records से related है; creation of information नहीं मांगा गया।

Prayer/निवेदन:
कृपया PIO को निर्देश दें कि मांगी गई सूचना सम्पूर्ण, सही, पठनीय और नि:शुल्क निर्धारित समय में उपलब्ध कराई जाए। आवश्यक हो तो inspection (Section 2(j)) की अनुमति प्रदान की जाए। उपयुक्त आदेश पारित करें।

संलग्नक/Enclosures:

1. RTI Application की प्रति
2. PIO Reply / Postal proof (यदि हो)
3. Any supporting documents

दिनांक/Date: ___ स्थान/Place: ___
हस्ताक्षर/Signature
[Name]

RTI Second Appeal Online Kaise File Karein

1️⃣ Central Information Commission (CIC)

Website: https://rtionline.gov.in
Process:

• Login → “Submit Second Appeal” → Department select → Reason likhein → Documents attach karein → Submit.

2️⃣ State Information Commission (Jaise UP)

Website: https://rtionline.up.gov.in
Process:

• Portal par “Second Appeal” option milta hai.
• PDF attach karein, details bharein, aur submit kar dein.

⚠️ RTI Appeal Me Common Mistakes

1. Appeal ke saath original RTI copy nahi attach karte.
2. Dates likhna bhool jaate hain.
3. Appeal me ground vague likh dete hain.
4. Late filing karte hain bina justification ke.
5. Unrelated ya personal questions likh dete hain jo RTI scope me nahi aate.

✅ Tip:
Apni appeal me facts + dates + references clear likhein.
Har point professional aur polite tone me likha ho.

First Appeal Par Order Kab Aata Hai?

30–45 din me FAA ko order pass karna chahiye. Order me:

• PIO ko info dene ka direction, or
• grounds accept/reject ke reasons, or
• Inspection / part-disclosure ke instructions.

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Agar order unfair/unsatisfactory ho, ya no order, to अगला कदम — Second Appeal.

RTI Second Appeal Kya Hai? (Section 19(3)

Higher remedy jo Information Commission ke paas file hoti hai:

• Central Information Commission (CIC) – Central departments ke liye
• State Information Commission (SIC) – State departments ke liye

Time limit: First Appeal ke decision/expiry ke 60 days ke andar. Delay ho gaya? Condonation request me valid reason लिखो (health, unavoidable circumstances, late receipt of order, etc.).

RTI Second Appeal Format (Hindi + English Sample)

To/सेवा में:
Hon’ble Information Commissioner
[Central/State Information Commission], [Address]

Subject: Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act, 2005

Appellant: [Name, Address, Mobile, Email]
Respondent: Public Information Officer, [Dept/Office]

Case History:

• RTI Application: [date & ref] (Annexure-A)
• PIO Reply: [date/“not received”] (Annexure-B)
• First Appeal: [date] (Annexure-C)
• FAA Order: [date/“not passed”] (Annexure-D)

Grounds:

1. Time-limit violation (Sec. 7(1)); complete information not provided.
2. Section 8(1) misapplied; larger public interest & severability (Sec. 10) ignored.
3. Sought info is part of existing records; creation of information not requested.
4. FAA order is non-speaking / lacks reasons / ignores specific points.

Reliefs/Prayer:
a) Direction to provide complete, legible, certified copies free of cost.
b) Inspection with copying facility (as per rules).
c) Action under Section 20 for malafide denial / unreasonable delay.
d) Any other relief deemed fit.

Enclosures: Annexure-A to D (as above), postal receipts/screenshots.

Date/Place/Signature

Second Appeal Online Kaise File Karein (2025)

CIC (Central) – rtionline.gov.in

• Login → Submit Second Appeal → Department → Grounds → Upload Annexures → Submit → Ack. No. save.

SIC (State) – e.g., UP (rtionline.up.gov.in)

• Portal par द्वितीय अपील/Second Appeal option → Fill form → Upload PDFs → Submit.

Pro-tip: Grounds me para-wise likho: “Ground 1 – Time violation”, “Ground 2 – Exemption misapplied”… Ye Commissioner ko quickly comprehend karne me madad karta hai.

Section 8/9 Exemptions Ko Kaise Counter Karein (Smart Drafting)

• Section 8(1)(j) (personal information) – Agar public activity/office se related ho, या larger public interest ho (e.g., public funds, public duty), to disclosure justified.
• Section 8(1)(d)/(e) (commercial confidence/fiduciary) – Public interest test + severability (Sec. 10) ka invocation karein.
• Section 8(1)(h) (investigation) – Department ko specific harm show karna hota hai; vague denial acceptable नहीं.
• Section 9 (copyright) – Inspection/notes allowed; certified extracts dene ke options.

Always request: “Even if part of information is exempt, kindly apply Section 10 (severability) and disclose non-exempt portions.”

🧭 Inspection (Section 2(j)) – Powerful Tool

Agar bulky records hain ya department reluctant hai, to inspection maang lo:

• “Please permit inspection of relevant files/stock registers on [two proposed dates] between [time], and allow certified copies at prescribed fee.”
  Ye approach bahut baar faster & practical hota hai.

👥 Third-Party Information (Section 11)

Agar info kisi third-party se related ho, PIO notice bhej sakta hai.
Counter: “Information relates to public activity/office record; no unwarranted invasion of privacy; larger public interest involved.”
Balance: Commission aksar names/IDs redact karke बाकी information disclose karne ko kehta hai (severability).

Complaint vs Second Appeal (Section 18 vs 19(3))

• Second Appeal (Sec. 19(3)) – Jab First Appeal ke baad भी satisfactory info/order नहीं.
• Complaint (Sec. 18) – जब PIO नियुक्त नहीं, fee refuse, malafide obstruction, etc. BUT Sec. 18 me Commission सीधे info नहीं दिलवाता; zyadatar penalty/procedure issues handle karta hai. Information chahiye to Second Appeal best.

Fees, Concessions & Format Tips (Quick Notes)

• RTI application fee: generally ₹10 (state rules vary).
• BPL applicants: fee exempt (BPL proof attach).
• Copies: prescribed per-page fee (often ₹2/₹10 per page, state rules).
• Appeal: Usually no fee, but kuch states me nominal charges (state rules check).
• Language: Hindi/English/regional acceptable; simple & precise drafting best.
• Pagination, annexure labels aur clear file names Commission me strong impression dete hain.

Common Mistakes (Aur Unka Fix)

1. Only “unsatisfactory” likhna → Fix: Missing points ko point-wise identify karo.
2. Exemption counters nahi likhna → Fix: Sec. 8(1) grounds ko public interest/severability ke saath rebut karo.
3. Enclosures attach nahi → Fix: RTI, reply, appeal, proofs — sab annexure banakar lagao.
4. Dates skip → Fix: Har step ki date mention karo (timeline clarity).
5. Late appeal without reason → Fix: Delay condonation request with reason.

Practical Legal Tips by AdvocateDost

• Chronology table banao (RTI → Reply → FA → FA Order → SA).
• Speed post receipts / portal screenshots preserve karo.
• Concise grounds likho; law-points + facts = winning combo.
• Hearing attend karo (virtual/physical) to clarify points; written submissions ready rakho.
• Penalty (Sec. 20) tabhi demand karo jab genuine mala fide/undue delay ho.
• Polite but firm tone — Commission appreciate karta hai.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. First Appeal ka decision kitne din me?
👉 Usually 30–45 din. Agar nahi mila, Second Appeal ka option open.

Q2. Lawyer zaroori hai kya?
👉 Nahi. Aap khud file kar sakte ho. Lawyer helpful hota hai jab complex exemptions/third-party involved ho.

Q3. Second Appeal me hearing hoti hai?
👉 Often yes (virtual/physical). Written submissions pe bhi order aa sakta hai.

Q4. Fees lagti hai?
👉 First/Second Appeal me generally no fee (state rules vary). BPL applicants fee-exempt.

Q5. Agar Section 8(1)(j) lag gaya to kya karein?
👉 Public interest dikhao, severability invoke karo, aur show karo ki info public duty se related hai.

Q6. Complaint (Sec. 18) ya Second Appeal (Sec. 19(3))?
👉 Information chahiye to Second Appeal. Procedure/penalty issues ke liye Complaint.

Q7. Delay ho gaya — condonation possible?
👉 Haan, valid reason likho; Commission condone kar sakta hai.

निष्कर्ष (Conclusion)

RTI First Appeal aur Second Appeal dono hi tools hain jo citizen ko accountability aur transparency ke liye empower karte hain.
Agar aapko government office se jawab nahi milta — to Ghabraiye nahi , Bas proper process follow kariye.

RTI ek Adhikar hai, favour nahi.
Sahi Tarike se use kiya gaya RTI- system ko saaf & Jimmedar banata hai.

👉 AdvocateDost की राय:

Facts clear rakho, law-points relevant rakho, aur annexures complete rakho. Properly drafted appeal information दिलवाती है, सिस्टम को जवाबदेह बनाती है, aur kabhi-kabhi corruption expose bhi कर देती है.