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RTI Filing Guide — Bihar

Bihar has one of the highest RTI filing rates in India, particularly for land records and caste certificates. The state's land record system (Bhumi Jankari) has digitized many records, but RTI remains essential for disputed lands. Bihar Information Commission has a pending backlog — hearings may take 6-12 months for second appeals.

📋 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

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderCourt Fee StampsDemand DraftCash at the counter

🌐 Online Portal Available

https://rtps.bihar.gov.in

🏛️ State Information Commission

Bihar State Information Commission

📍8th Floor, Biscomaun Tower, Patna - 800001, Bihar

📞0612-2219012

📧bsic-bih@nic.in

🌐https://bsic.bihar.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Bihar State Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue & Land Reforms
Education
Health
Rural Works
Social Welfare
Police (Home Department)
Panchayati Raj

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Bihar accepts RTI in Hindi and English only.
  • 2For land record issues, mention Khata Number, Khesra Number, and Anchal.
  • 3Bihar RTPS portal handles some government services — check if your info is available there first.
  • 4Court Fee Stamps of ₹10 are available at all district courts.

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