🎯 Hands-On Practice
RTI Practice Scenarios
Practice your RTI skills with real-world scenarios based on actual cases. Learn through interactive exercises, sample applications, and expert feedback.
🌱 Beginner Level Scenarios Easy
1
School Fee Structure Transparency
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes
Scenario:
Your child's school suddenly increased fees by 40% without explanation. You want to understand how fees are calculated and see the governing committee's decision documents.
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Q1: Which department would you file this RTI with?
Options: A) Education Department B) School Management C) Both D) Municipal Corporation
Options: A) Education Department B) School Management C) Both D) Municipal Corporation
Q2: What specific documents would you request?
Think about: Fee structure approvals, committee meeting minutes, cost breakdowns
Think about: Fee structure approvals, committee meeting minutes, cost breakdowns
Q3: How would you frame your RTI application?
Consider: Clear language, specific time periods, legal basis
Consider: Clear language, specific time periods, legal basis
2
Local Road Repair Delays
Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes
Scenario:
The main road in your area has been under "repair" for 8 months with no visible progress. You want to know about the contract details, timeline, and current status.
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Q1: Which authority handles road repairs in your area?
Options: A) Municipal Corporation B) PWD C) Contractor directly D) Depends on road type
Options: A) Municipal Corporation B) PWD C) Contractor directly D) Depends on road type
Q2: What information would be most useful to request?
Think about: Contract details, timeline, payment records, quality checks
Think about: Contract details, timeline, payment records, quality checks
Q3: How can you make your application specific and effective?
Consider: Date ranges, contractor names, specific road sections
Consider: Date ranges, contractor names, specific road sections
🎯 Intermediate Level Scenarios Moderate
3
Healthcare Fund Allocation Investigation
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 30 minutes
Scenario:
Your district hospital lacks basic equipment despite receiving ₹50 crore in central health funds. You suspect fund misallocation and want to trace the money from allocation to utilization.
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Challenge 1: Multiple departments involved (Health, Finance, Administration)
How do you coordinate RTI applications across departments?
How do you coordinate RTI applications across departments?
Challenge 2: Fund flow from Central → State → District → Hospital
Which level should you target for maximum effectiveness?
Which level should you target for maximum effectiveness?
Challenge 3: Technical financial documents and procurement processes
How do you frame questions to get understandable information?
How do you frame questions to get understandable information?
4
Environmental Clearance Violations
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time: 45 minutes
Scenario:
A large construction project near your home seems to be operating without proper environmental clearances. You want to investigate permissions, compliance reports, and monitoring data.
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Challenge 1: Multiple regulatory bodies (SPCB, Forest, Urban Planning)
Which authority has which documents and permissions?
Which authority has which documents and permissions?
Challenge 2: Technical environmental assessment documents
How do you request information in understandable formats?
How do you request information in understandable formats?
Challenge 3: Private company involvement and exemption claims
How do you navigate third-party information exemptions?
How do you navigate third-party information exemptions?
🚀 Advanced Level Scenarios Complex
5
Police Encounter Investigation
Difficulty: Advanced | Time: 60+ minutes
Scenario:
A controversial police encounter in your city has raised questions about procedures followed. You want to investigate through RTI to uncover facts and ensure accountability, while navigating security exemptions.
⚠️ Advanced Challenge: This scenario involves sensitive law enforcement information with multiple exemption possibilities.
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Legal Challenge: Section 24 security exemptions vs public interest
How do you argue public interest override for accountability?
How do you argue public interest override for accountability?
Strategic Challenge: Multiple information sources (Police, Forensics, Magistrate)
Which information is most likely to be accessible and impactful?
Which information is most likely to be accessible and impactful?
Tactical Challenge: Media attention and political sensitivity
How do you frame RTI applications to withstand scrutiny and pressure?
How do you frame RTI applications to withstand scrutiny and pressure?
6
Electoral Bond Transparency Campaign
Difficulty: Advanced | Time: 90+ minutes
Scenario:
You want to investigate electoral bond purchases and political party funding in your state. This requires coordinating RTI applications across Election Commission, RBI, and political parties while navigating complex exemptions.
⚠️ Master Level: This scenario involves constitutional questions and requires deep understanding of electoral law.
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Constitutional Challenge: Anonymous donation vs transparency rights
How do you balance donor privacy with public's right to know?
How do you balance donor privacy with public's right to know?
Institutional Challenge: Multiple authorities with different exemption interpretations
How do you coordinate strategy across EC, RBI, and political parties?
How do you coordinate strategy across EC, RBI, and political parties?
Strategic Challenge: Litigation-worthy information gathering
How do you build a case that could challenge the system itself?
How do you build a case that could challenge the system itself?
⚖️ Appeals & Denial Response Practice Strategic
Master the Art of Challenging Denials
Practice with real denial scenarios and learn how experts craft winning appeals. Each scenario includes the original RTI, denial response, and multiple appeal strategies.
Weak Exemption Claims
Practice countering vague exemption claims with specific legal arguments.
Third-Party Objections
Navigate commercial confidence and privacy exemption challenges.
Public Interest Arguments
Build compelling public interest cases to override exemptions.