In India, the Right to Information (RTI) application fee is usually ₹10, and it can be paid through several methods depending on how and where the RTI is filed. Here are the common methods to pay the RTI application fee: 1. Online RTI Applications (Central Government Departments) If filing via the official RTI portal: (https://rtionline.gov.in) You can pay the ₹10 fee using: - Internet banking (SBI and associate banks) - Credit/Debit cards - UPI Once paid, an electronic receipt is generated. 2. Offline Applications (Postal or Hand Delivery) When submitting a physical RTI application to a public authority: - Attach an Indian Postal Order (IPO) worth ₹10, payable to the “Accounts Officer” of the concerned public authority. - Alternatively, a Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque of ₹10 can be used, also payable to the Accounts Officer. - Some state governments also accept court fee stamps of ₹10. 3. RTI Application via Post Office Many designated post offices across India accept RTI applications and allow payment through: - RTI-specific Indian Postal Orders (available at the post office) - They forward the application and IPO to the relevant public authority. 4. Exemptions No fee is required if the applicant is: - Below the poverty line (BPL), provided a valid BPL certificate or proof is attached.

Dear Client, When filing an RTI application through the RTI Online Portal, the ₹10 fee can be paid using the following options: Internet Banking Debit/Credit Cards: MasterCard, Visa, RuPay Unified Payments Interface (UPI) After completing the application form, click on the "Make Payment" button to proceed with the payment process. For RTI applications submitted in physical form (via post or in person), the ₹10 fee can be paid through: Demand Draft (DD) or Banker's Cheque: Drawn in favor of the "Accounts Officer" of the concerned public authority. Indian Postal Order (IPO): Payable to the "Accounts Officer" of the relevant public authority. Cash Payment: Made directly at the public authority's office against a proper receipt. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.