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RTI Filing Guide — Karnataka

Karnataka, especially Bengaluru, generates a massive volume of RTI applications related to urban development, property taxes, BBMP services, and IT corridor land issues. The state has a well-functioning online portal. Karnataka Information Commission is one of the more active commissions with regular hearings and reasonable disposal rates.

📋 RTI Fee Structure

TypeAmount
Application Fee₹10
BPL ExemptionFree for BPL cardholders
Additional Pages₹2 per page (A4 photocopy)
Inspection FeeNo fee for first hour; ₹5 per 15 mins

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderCourt Fee StampsDemand DraftCashOnline via Karnataka RTI Portal

🌐 Online Portal Available

https://rtionline.karnataka.gov.in

🏛️ State Information Commission

Karnataka Information Commission

📍Room No. 405, 4th Floor, M.S. Building, Bangalore - 560001

📞080-22253747

📧kic@karnataka.gov.in

🌐https://kic.karnataka.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Karnataka Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue
BDA (Bangalore Development Authority)
BBMP
Education
Health
IT/BT
Urban Development

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Karnataka has a functional online RTI portal for state departments.
  • 2BBMP, BDA, and BWSSB property-related RTIs are extremely common in Bangalore.
  • 3Karnataka accepts RTI in Kannada and English.
  • 4For IT company related queries (SEZ, land), file to Industries & Commerce.

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