Tamil NaduThursday, 9 July 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Information Commission pushes online RTI filing under Sections 6(1) and 19(1) of RTI Act, 2005
The Tamil Nadu Information Commission urged online management of RTI applications and appeals to reduce delays in replies.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Tamil Nadu Information Commission asked the State government to move RTI applications and first appeals online across Secretariat departments, Heads of Departments and District Collectorates, citing the 30-day reply limit under the RTI Act, 2005.
Key specifics
- The RTI Act, 2005 prescribes a 30-day time limit for PIO replies.
- Section 6(1) covers RTI petitions and Section 19(1) covers first appeals.
- The Commission sought online filing in Secretariat departments, HOD offices and District Collectorates.
- Md. Shakeel Akhter, then Chief Information Commissioner, sent the letter before his retirement.
- He said he was appointed CIC in June 2023 and held the post for 3 years.
Exam lens
Question type: RTI Act provisions and governance; key facts: RTI Act, 2005, Section 6(1), Section 19(1), 30 days, June 2023, Md. Shakeel Akhter. TNPSC may ask which sections deal with applications and appeals and what time limit applies to PIO replies.