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RTI Filing Guide — Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has a well-established RTI culture with a responsive information commission. Chennai Corporation, CMDA, TNHB, and TNPCB receive high RTI volumes. The state's industrial belt generates significant RTI around factory permissions and environmental clearances. Tamil Nadu Information Commission is among the better-performing commissions nationally.

📋 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://rtionline.tn.gov.in

🏛️ State Information Commission

Tamil Nadu Information Commission

📍No. 7, Valluvar Kottam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034

📞044-28233555

📧tnsic@tn.gov.in

🌐https://tnsic.tn.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Tamil Nadu Information Commission

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue
Chennai Corporation
CMDA
Education
Health
Police
Industries
Highways

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Tamil Nadu accepts RTI in Tamil and English.
  • 2CMDA and Chennai Corporation RTIs are common for property and construction.
  • 3TN has an online portal for e-filing RTI applications.
  • 4For government employment-related queries, specify the department and post clearly.

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