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RTI Filing Guide — Assam

Assam has seen a significant increase in RTI usage post-NRC (National Register of Citizens) process. The state handles a large volume of RTI applications related to flood relief, NRC documents, and tea garden labour welfare. Assam Information Commission is reasonably responsive with hearings usually conducted within 90-120 days.

📋 RTI Fee Structure

TypeAmount
Application Fee₹10
BPL ExemptionFree for BPL cardholders
Additional Pages₹2 per page
Inspection FeeNo fee for first hour; ₹5 per 15 mins thereafter

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderCourt Fee StampsDemand DraftTreasury ChallanCash

🏛️ State Information Commission

Assam State Information Commission

📍Janata Bhawan, Guwahati - 781006, Assam

📞0361-2237462

📧asic-asm@nic.in

🌐https://asic.assam.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Assam State Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue & Disaster Management
Education
Health
Panchayat & Rural Development
Flood Control
Tea Plantation Labour

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1RTI applications can be filed in Assamese, Bengali, or English.
  • 2For flood-related information, file under Revenue & Disaster Management.
  • 3NRC and citizenship-related RTI queries should be directed to the Home Department.
  • 4Use Treasury Challan for fee payment at any SBI branch.

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