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RTI Filing Guide — Kerala

Kerala is among the most RTI-active states with high citizen awareness. The state's local self-government institutions (panchayats, municipalities) receive significant RTI volume. Kerala's unique cooperative sector, Kudumbashree programs, and robust public health system generate specific RTI patterns. Kerala Information Commission is well-functioning with hearings typically within 60-90 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

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderCourt Fee StampsDemand DraftCash

🌐 Online Portal Available

https://rti.kerala.gov.in

🏛️ State Information Commission

Kerala State Information Commission

📍TC 4/2042, Punnen Road, Thiruvananthapuram - 695039, Kerala

📞0471-2335199

📧ksic-ker@nic.in

🌐https://ksic.kerala.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Kerala State Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue
Local Self Government
Education
Health
Fisheries
PWD
IT Department
Labour

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Kerala has one of the highest literacy rates — citizens are very active RTI users.
  • 2Malayalam and English are both accepted for RTI applications.
  • 3Kerala's cooperative sector is unique — file RTI to respective cooperative societies as they are covered under RTI.
  • 4For Kudumbashree scheme queries, file to Local Self Government department.

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