Does it support urgent RTI requests?

Absolutely. If a matter concerns life or liberty, the skill invokes the Section 7(1) proviso, which mandates a response within 48 hours.

Can this skill help me file an RTI if I am below the poverty line?

Yes, the skill includes specific parameters for BPL status to ensure your application includes the necessary fee exemption clauses as per Section 7(5) of the RTI Act.

What happens if the PIO doesn't respond within 30 days?

The skill generates a comprehensive submission checklist and a First Appeal template to help you escalate the matter to the First Appellate Authority.

Can I use this for state government departments?

Yes, it supports both Central and State government requests, providing advice on varying state fee structures and appropriate statutory formatting.

What if I don't know the specific PIO address?

The skill provides generic addressing guidance and includes Section 6(3) clauses to ensure the application is legally required to be transferred to the correct department if misdirected.

Indian RTI Application Drafter

Name: Indian RTI Application Drafter
Author: swarochish

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Productivity & Workflow

Generates legally precise RTI applications under the Indian Right to Information Act 2005 with automated fee calculation and statutory compliance.

This skill streamlines the process of drafting Right to Information (RTI) applications by guiding users through necessary legal parameters and ensuring requests meet statutory clarity standards. It automatically handles complex requirements such as life and liberty invocations for 48-hour timelines, BPL fee exemptions, and proper addressing for various Indian public authorities. By validating the specificity of information requests, the skill helps users avoid common rejection grounds while providing ready-to-print application formats, submission checklists, and First Appeal templates for a complete legal workflow.

Key Features

01Comprehensive guidance on PIO addressing, Section 6(3) transfers, and First Appeal procedures.

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03Specificity validation to refine vague requests and increase approval probability.

04Automated drafting of legally compliant RTI applications in standard letter format.

05Automatic fee calculation and Section 7(5) BPL exemption clause integration.

06Intelligent handling of Section 7(1) life and liberty cases with 48-hour deadline invocations.

Use Cases

01Requesting government expenditure details, tender awards, or scheme implementation data.

02Obtaining certified copies of public records, file notings, and official correspondence.

03Drafting urgent RTI requests for matters involving personal life or liberty requiring immediate disclosure.

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npx skillfish add swarochish/indian-law-plugin rti-application-drafter

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