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Politics
Karnataka orders online logging of physical RTI apps within 48 hours
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 05:02 PM
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The Karnataka government has mandated that all physical Right to Information (RTI) applications received at public offices must be registered online within two days to ensure transparency.
The Karnataka state government has issued new guidelines requiring the digitization of physical Right to Information (RTI) applications. Under the new mandate, public information officers are required to register any RTI application received in physical form on the state's online portal within 48 hours of receipt.
This move aims to bridge the gap between traditional paper-based submissions and the state's digital tracking systems. By ensuring that every physical application is logged online, the administration seeks to prevent delays in processing and enhance the accountability of public officials.
The directive is part of a broader effort to streamline the RTI process in Karnataka, ensuring that citizens can track the status of their applications regardless of the mode of submission. Public offices are expected to comply with this timeline to maintain the integrity of the information disclosure process.
This move aims to bridge the gap between traditional paper-based submissions and the state's digital tracking systems. By ensuring that every physical application is logged online, the administration seeks to prevent delays in processing and enhance the accountability of public officials.
The directive is part of a broader effort to streamline the RTI process in Karnataka, ensuring that citizens can track the status of their applications regardless of the mode of submission. Public offices are expected to comply with this timeline to maintain the integrity of the information disclosure process.