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Ask a central government body for records

Explore the official steps with a trusted grown-up.

Request existing government records through the Central Government RTI portal.

DisputePublic officeOfficial steps

Who it goes to: Relevant Central public authority's PIO or First Appellate Authority

Where it applies: India · covered Central Government public authorities only

See official steps
01 · What is this?

Request existing government records through the Central Government RTI portal.

02 · When is it useful?

Use when this task matches your situation and place.

03 · Start here

Check citizenship and the public authority holding the record.

Gather your pieces

  1. Check citizenship and the public authority holding the record.
  2. Frame specific requests for records and check the current fees/exemptions.

Your official next step

This record links to the authority's official form or entry route. Follow the current instructions there with a trusted grown-up; this page does not reproduce or submit an official filing.

Your next moves

  1. Choose the correct Central public authority and use its portal instructions.
  2. Keep the reference and response; review the appeal route if relevant.

Real-world check

Official entry route for Indian citizens and covered Central public authorities. Do not use it for State Government or NCT Delhi public authorities; use their applicable process.

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