Question 1

What is Loksathi?

Accepted Answer

Loksathi is India's free, citizen-to-citizen civic platform where citizens collaborate to draft statutory RTI applications under Section 6(1), track government response timelines, and assist one another in exercising their Right to Information.

Question 2

How does Loksathi help in filing an RTI application?

Accepted Answer

Loksathi provides an intelligent RTI drafting engine that frames precise, enforceable questions targeting existing public records under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, avoiding common rejection pitfalls.

Question 3

What is the statutory deadline for a PIO to reply to an RTI?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, the Public Information Officer (PIO) is statutorily mandated to provide information within 30 calendar days of receipt (48 hours if concerning life or liberty).

Question 4

Is Loksathi free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Loksathi is 100% free and open for all citizens. You only pay the official statutory government application fee (typically ₹10) directly to the concerned public authority.