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RTI Filing Guide — Puducherry

Puducherry is unique among Union Territories in having its own elected legislature and Information Commission. The UT has four geographically separated regions. French colonial heritage creates unique property and heritage conservation RTI topics. Tourism, local governance, and educational institution queries are common.

📋 RTI Fee Structure

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

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderDemand DraftCash

🏛️ State Information Commission

Puducherry Information Commission

📍Goubert Avenue, Beach Road, Puducherry - 605001

📞0413-2334613

📧pyic@py.nic.in

🌐https://pyic.nic.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Puducherry Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue
Local Administration
Education
Health
Tourism
Fisheries
Town & Country Planning

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Puducherry has its own Information Commission (unlike most UTs).
  • 2Tamil, French (historical), and English are commonly used.
  • 3Four separate regions — Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam — each has local offices.
  • 4Heritage zone and town planning RTIs are common.

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