Karnataka extends online RTI filing to all Bengaluru One, Karnataka One and Grama One centres

The Karnataka government has brought the registration of physical Right to Information (RTI) applications under the Sakala Services Act, 2011, and extended online RTI filing facilities to all Bengaluru One, Karnataka One and Grama One centres to make the process more accessible and transparent

The Karnataka government has brought the registration of physical Right to Information (RTI) applications under the Sakala Services Act, 2011, and extended online RTI filing facilities to all Bengaluru One, Karnataka One and Grama One centres to make the process more accessible and transparent.

Under the new provisions, public authorities receiving RTI applications by post or in person must register them on the RTI online portal within two days. The service has been notified as a guaranteed service under the Sakala Act, ensuring that applicants receive an online registration number and can track the status of their applications.

If an application is not uploaded within the stipulated two days, the applicant will be eligible for compensation under the Sakala Act, and the officer concerned will be held responsible, according to a statement issued by Harsh Gupta, Principal Secretary, Praja Seva Department.