Yes, an RTI can be filed to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) under the Right to Information Act, 2005, because the PMO is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Act. What Information Can Be Sought from the PMO? You can file RTI to the PMO for information such as: Copies of communications, decisions, or documents held by the PMO Appointments, transfers, or administrative decisions (within limits) Action taken on public grievances or representations Policy-related clarifications (if on record) Information about schemes, programs, or directives issued by the PMO Expenditure details of PMO-related travels and events What You Cannot Get: Certain information may be denied under: Section 8(1) – If it affects national security, strategic interests, foreign relations, or personal privacy Section 24 – For exempted organizations (e.g. RAW, IB), unless related to human rights or corruption Personal or sensitive data about third parties Opinions or explanations (RTI is for information "held" or "on record", not for creating opinions) How to File RTI to PMO: Online (Recommended): 1. Go to: [https://rtionline.gov.in](https://rtionline.gov.in) 2. Select “Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)” from the public authority list 3. Fill in your query, pay ₹10 online 4. Submit and keep your registration number for tracking Offline: 1. Write the RTI application on plain paper addressed to: > Public Information Officer (PIO) > Prime Minister’s Office > South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi – 110011 2. Pay ₹10 via Indian Postal Order (IPO) or DD 3. Send it via registered post Time Limit: Response expected within 30 days If no reply or unsatisfactory reply, you can file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) Who Can File? Any Indian citizen can file RTI to the PMO. No reason or purpose needs to be mentioned. Conclusion: Yes, you can file an RTI to the Prime Minister’s Office, and the PMO is legally bound to respond unless the information is exempt under the RTI Act.

Dear Client, Yes, a citizen of India can submit an RTI application to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The PMO is a public authority per the Right to Information Act, 2005, which means it is a body that must comply with RTI requests and any other governmental department or office. How to file an RTI at PMO: Put inana RTI to the PMO this way:. Online: The most straightforward way is to use the official RTI Online Portal (https:/rtionline.gov.in). On the site, go to “Submit Request. In the drop-down list, choose Prime Minister's Office. Submit the online form with your info and what you seek. Pay in the sum of ₹10 (we have exceptions for BPL cardholders, which require proof). Offline (by Post): Also, you may send in your application by post. Write to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) at Prime Minister's Office, South Block, New Delhi - 110011. Submit your application clearly, including that it is a request per the RTI Act 2005. Include with your payment a postal order or demand draft made out to the order of “Section Officer, Prime Minister’s Office”, a fee of ₹10. Important Considerations: Specific and Clear Questions: Your questions must be narrow and precise. CPIOs \'s do not have the role of creating new info, drawing inferences, or solving problems. They will only present what is available in the PMO’s records. Transfer of Application: The PMO has received RTI applications related to other Ministries and Departments. Also, our CPIO may forward your application to the proper public authority within 5 days as the RTI Act prescribes. You should file your application with the appropriate Ministry or Department, which will be better for you and avoid delays. Exemptions: Note that certain types of information are excluded from what is made public under the RTI Act. This includes information affecting national security, the country’s sovereignty and integrity or invading individuals' privacy. Proactive Disclosure: The PMO, which also puts out a great deal of info on its site, including that of the organisation’s structure, the budget and what we do. You should go to the site first to see what we have. The PMO is a straightforward process for filing an RTI, which can be done online or offline. For a public authority, the PMO is to the public what the RTI Act is to the information they must put out. I hope this answer help you. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. Thank you!