📚 Beginner Course
RTI Foundations
Master the fundamentals of RTI in this comprehensive 1-hour course. Perfect for beginners who want to build a solid foundation in transparency advocacy.
⏱️ 1 hour total
📖 5 modules
🎯 Beginner level
✅ Self-paced
🎯 What You'll Learn
File your first RTI application confidently
Understand your rights and what information you can access
Navigate RTI exemptions and challenge invalid denials
Track applications and handle government delays
Know when and how to file appeals
Avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection
📋 Prerequisites
This course is designed for complete beginners. No prior RTI experience required!
Recommended: Read our RTI in 5 Minutes guide for a quick overview before starting.
Course Modules
1
Understanding the RTI Act
12 minutesConstitutional foundations, key provisions, and your rights under the RTI Act 2005.
Topics Covered:
Constitutional basis of RTI
Key definitions and scope
Who can file RTI
What information you can seek
RTI vs other transparency laws
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2
Filing Your RTI Application
15 minutesStep-by-step process for filing effective RTI applications online and offline.
Topics Covered:
Choosing the right public authority
Writing effective RTI applications
Online vs offline filing
Fee payment and receipts
Common filing mistakes to avoid
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3
Understanding Exemptions
18 minutesLearn about RTI exemptions, when they're valid, and how to challenge them.
Topics Covered:
Section 8 exemptions explained
Section 9 personal information
Section 24 exempt organizations
Public interest override
Challenging invalid exemptions
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4
Tracking and Follow-up
10 minutesMonitor your applications, handle delays, and ensure you get responses.
Topics Covered:
Application tracking systems
30-day response timeline
Handling delays and non-response
When to escalate
Record keeping best practices
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5
Basic Appeal Process
15 minutesIntroduction to RTI appeals for denials, delays, and unsatisfactory responses.
Topics Covered:
When to file appeals
First appeal process
Second appeal to Information Commission
Appeal timelines and fees
Basic appeal writing
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🏆 Course Completion
Complete all 5 modules to master RTI foundations. Track your progress and get a completion certificate.
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