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RTI Filing Guide — Meghalaya

Meghalaya has unique governance with Autonomous District Councils for Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo Hills. RTI applications to these councils follow specific procedures. Mining, particularly coal mining, and forest conservation are key RTI topics. English is the working language for government correspondence.

📋 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 StampsCash

🏛️ State Information Commission

Meghalaya State Information Commission

📍Lower Lachumière, Shillong - 793001, Meghalaya

📞0364-2504042

📧msic-meg@nic.in

🌐https://meghalayasic.nic.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Meghalaya State Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Mining
Forest
Education
Health
District Administration
Power

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1English is the official language — use English for RTI applications.
  • 2Mining (coal, limestone) RTIs are particularly relevant in Meghalaya.
  • 3File to District Commissioner for district-level information.
  • 4Autonomous District Council areas have separate PIO designations.

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