RTI Act 2005

File a Right to Information request

Under the Right to Information Act 2005, every citizen may request information from the Commission. Responses are delivered within 30 days.

Your Right

What you can ask for

Under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act 2005, any citizen may request information from the Commission such as examination answer keys, marks breakdown, file notings, expenditure, recruitment rules, or any other document held by the Commission in accordance with the Act.

The Public Information Officer (PIO) is obligated to provide a response within 30 days of a valid request. If the information sought concerns the life or liberty of a person, the response must be provided within 48 hours.

If your request is denied or if you receive no response within the statutory timeline, you may file a first appeal with the First Appellate Authority within 30 days, and subsequently a second appeal with the Goa State Information Commission.

How it works

Four simple steps

Every stage is tracked, every response is within the statutory timeline.

Create your account on the Goa RTI portal with your identity proof.

File request

Draft your query, upload supporting documents if any, pay the fee.

Await response

PIO responds within 30 days (48 hours for life/liberty cases).

Appeal (if needed)

File a first appeal, then second appeal to the State Information Commission.

Fees

Statutory fees at a glance

As prescribed under the RTI Rules.

Application fee

Rs 10

Payable online or via demand draft to the PIO.

A4 / A3 page

Rs 2 per page

For photocopies of documents requested.

Electronic media

Rs 50 per CD

For digital copies of records.

BPL applicants

Free

No fee for applicants below the poverty line with proof.

Useful links

Related portals & forms

Goa RTI Portal

Official state portal

Help

Frequently asked questions

Who can file an RTI?

Any citizen of India may file an RTI request. Non-residents may also file through a representative with Indian citizenship.

What is the response timeline?

30 days from a valid request, or 48 hours for life/liberty cases. Delays attract penalties under Section 20 of the Act.

What cannot be requested under RTI?

Information exempted under Section 8 of the Act — matters affecting sovereignty, investigation in progress, fiduciary relationships, and cabinet papers during the decision-making process.

Can I file a second appeal if the PIO does not respond?

Yes. Within 90 days of the First Appellate Authority's decision or the expiry of the appeal period, you may file a second appeal to the Goa State Information Commission.

Is there an online payment option?

Yes. The Goa RTI online portal supports debit/credit card, net banking and UPI for the Rs 10 application fee and any subsequent page charges.