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RTI Filing Guide — Sikkim

Sikkim has a small but functional RTI system. Common RTI topics include hydropower projects, tourism regulation, and organic farming initiatives. The state's small size ensures faster processing. Sikkim was India's first fully organic state, and related policy information is a unique RTI topic.

📋 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

Sikkim State Information Commission

📍Near Krishi Bhawan, Tadong, Gangtok - 737102, Sikkim

📞03592-231218

📧ssic-sk@nic.in

🌐https://ssicsk.nic.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Sikkim State Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Home
Land Revenue
Tourism
Forest
Education
Health
Commerce & Industries

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Sikkim is a small state — RTI responses tend to be faster.
  • 2Nepali and English are accepted for RTI applications.
  • 3Tourism and hydropower project RTIs are common.
  • 4Inner Line Permit–related queries can be filed to Home department.

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