RTI in Odisha: Bhulekh Land Records, TPCODL/SOUTHCO, and the Odisha Information Commission

Odisha is one of India's most resource-rich states — and one where the gap between government decisions and public knowledge can be significant. The state holds some of the country's largest mineral reserves, extensive forest tracts, a complex revenue land system, and a series of electricity distribution companies that are private licensees operating under state regulation. For citizens navigating land mutation delays, stalled mining lease enquiries, OPSC recruitment irregularities, or disputed electricity bills, the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a legally enforceable mechanism to demand answers within 30 days under Section 7(1) of the Act.

This guide covers everything a citizen in Odisha needs to know: the two-track RTI system that determines whether your second appeal goes to Bhubaneswar or Delhi, how Odisha's Bhulekh land record system works and where RTI fits into it, the unusual position of private electricity distribution companies like TPCODL and SOUTHCO, and the significance of RTI for mining lease and forest rights records that are central to Odisha's civic landscape.

The Two-Track System: Odisha Information Commission vs. the CIC

Before filing any RTI in Odisha, the most important question is: which government body established or controls the authority you want to approach? The answer determines your entire appeal chain.

Track One — Odisha State Bodies: The Odisha Information Commission

The Right to Information Act, 2005 requires every state to establish a State Information Commission under Section 15 of the Act. Odisha's is the Odisha Information Commission (OIC), headquartered in Bhubaneswar.

The OIC is the final appellate authority for RTI matters involving Odisha state government public authorities. If you file an RTI with any Odisha state body — a district Collector's office, the Revenue Department, OPSC, the Mines Department, a State Housing Board, or Odisha Police — and are dissatisfied with the response or receive no response within 30 days, your appeal path is:

1. First Appeal (Section 19(1)): File within 30 days of receiving the CPIO's response, or within 30 days of the expiry of the 30-day response period if you received no response. This goes to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — a designated senior officer within the same public authority.
2. Second Appeal (Section 19(3)): If the First Appeal is unsatisfactory or unanswered, file a Second Appeal with the Odisha Information Commission within 90 days of the FAA's order or its deemed refusal.

The OIC can direct disclosure, impose a penalty of up to ₹25,000 on an errant Public Information Officer under Section 20 of the Act, and recommend disciplinary action. The ₹250-per-day penalty (maximum ₹25,000) accrues from the date the application was due to be decided.

Track Two — Central Government Bodies: The CIC

Central Government bodies that happen to be physically located in Odisha are not under the OIC. They are Central public authorities, and their second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) in New Delhi, filed on the Central Government portal. The geographic location of an office does not change this — what matters is which government established or controls the body.

Central bodies operating in Odisha include: Income Tax offices (CBDT), EPFO regional offices, East Coast Railway, Biju Patnaik International Airport / Airports Authority of India, BSNL Odisha, IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, ESIC, Customs and Central Excise, Central coalfield companies (Mahanadi Coalfields Limited is a Central PSU), and any office of a Central Ministry.

The practical rule: if the Parliament created it or a Central Ministry controls it, file on rtionline.gov.in and expect the CIC on second appeal. If the Odisha Legislature created it or the state government controls it, file with the Odisha state body and expect the OIC on second appeal.

Filing RTI with Odisha State Bodies: Fee, Portal, and Postal Route

Odisha state government bodies are governed by the Odisha Right to Information Rules, notified under Section 28 of the RTI Act, which empowers each state government to frame its own procedural rules for state public authorities.

Fee: For Central Government bodies, the fee is ₹10 under the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. For Odisha state bodies, the applicable fee is set by Odisha's own state RTI rules. Always verify the current fee on the official Odisha government website or the state RTI portal before filing — fee schedules can be revised, and this guide cannot guarantee it reflects the latest notification.

BPL exemption: Under Section 7(5) of the RTI Act itself — not just state rules — citizens holding a valid Below Poverty Line card are entitled to file RTI applications free of charge with any public authority in India. This applies to all Odisha state bodies. Attach a self-attested copy of your BPL card and explicitly cite Section 7(5) in your application.

Online filing: Odisha has an online RTI portal for state government bodies. Before filing, verify the current portal address on the official Odisha government website (odisha.gov.in or the dedicated RTI portal), as portal infrastructure can change over time.

Postal applications: If the online portal is unavailable or you prefer to file by post, send your RTI application by Speed Post or registered post to the CPIO at the relevant state office. Keep the Speed Post receipt — the 30-day clock under Section 7(1) runs from the date the CPIO receives your application, not the date you posted it.

Odisha Land Records: Bhulekh, RoR, Khata and Plot Numbers

Land records are one of the most frequently litigated subjects in Odisha, and RTI is one of the most effective tools for pursuing them. Odisha has its own revenue record terminology and a state-maintained digital land record portal called Bhulekh.

Understanding Odisha's Record of Rights (RoR)

The foundational land document in Odisha is the Record of Rights (RoR), the official register of who owns what land, under what tenure, with what encumbrances. The RoR is maintained by the Revenue Department and administered through a hierarchy of revenue officers: the Revenue Inspector (RI) at the village level, the Tehsildar at the circle/block level, the Sub-Collector/Additional Collector at the subdivision level, and the Collector at the district level.

Key identifiers in an Odisha land record:

• Khata number: The owner's account number in the RoR — a Khata corresponds to a specific landowner or group of co-owners, similar to a Khatian in West Bengal or a Khewat in Punjab. A single Khata can include multiple plots.
• Plot number (Khasra number): The unique identifier for an individual field or parcel of land within a village/Mouza, similar to a Dag number (West Bengal) or a Sy.No (Karnataka). This is the most granular land identifier.
• Area: The extent of land in the plot, usually expressed in acres and decimal fractions or in local units.
• Classification: Whether the land is agricultural (cultivable), homestead, forest, wasteland, or government land (Sarkari).
• Encumbrances: Mortgages, charges, or other interests recorded against the land.
• Tenancy details: If the land has a recorded tenant (raiyat) or occupancy right separate from ownership.

When filing an RTI about a specific piece of land in Odisha, always include the district, Tehsil/block, village/Mouza, Khata number, and Plot number. Without these, the CPIO has a valid basis to seek clarification — delaying your response.

Bhulekh Portal

The Government of Odisha maintains the Bhulekh portal, which allows citizens to view RoR records, Khata details, and plot-level information online. The portal is commonly accessed at bhulekh.ori.nic.in — however, as with all online portals, always verify the current active URL on the official Odisha government website before use, as domains and infrastructure can change.

Bhulekh is a useful starting point: it lets you see what is currently recorded for a Khata or plot number without a formal application. But Bhulekh has important limitations for which RTI is the correct substitute:

• Certified copies: If you need a document carrying an official seal and signature of a revenue officer — usable as evidence in civil proceedings, a property purchase, or a loan — Bhulekh printouts are not substitutes. A formally certified copy obtained through RTI from the Tehsildar is the appropriate document.
• Disputed or outdated entries: Where Bhulekh shows a previous owner, an incorrect classification, or an entry that does not match the sale deed or inheritance record, the portal only reflects what was last officially entered. RTI can produce the underlying files: the mutation application, any orders passed on it, and the name of the officer responsible.
• Rural and older records not yet digitised: Not all of Odisha's older survey records are fully on Bhulekh. In those cases, RTI to the Tehsildar's office is the primary route to get certified copies from physical registers.

Mutation of Land Records

When land changes hands — through sale, inheritance, partition, gift, or court decree — the Revenue Department must update the RoR to reflect the new ownership. This process is called mutation (locally also referred to as Dakhil Kharij or Nama Sristhi in parts of Odisha). Mutation is handled at the Revenue Inspector (RI) and Tehsildar level.

Mutation delays are among the most common grievances in Odisha's revenue administration. RTI is effective here:

• Ask for the status of a mutation application, referencing your application number and the date of filing.
• Ask for a certified copy of the mutation order (approval or rejection order, with reasons).
• Ask for the name and designation of the officer currently responsible for the file.
• Ask for the date the application was received and the prescribed timeline for mutation under Odisha's revenue rules.

File with the CPIO at the Tehsildar's office for the relevant Tehsil. For district-level escalation or broader land record queries, file with the CPIO at the Collector's (District Collector) office. Both are Odisha state bodies — second appeals go to the OIC.

Tribal Land Protections and Forest Rights

Odisha has a substantial Scheduled Tribe population — approximately 22–23% of the state's population — and the state has significant tribal land protection laws alongside the national framework.

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) gives tribal and other traditional forest dwellers the right to recognition of their forest rights, including individual forest rights (IFR) over land traditionally cultivated, community forest rights (CFR), and habitat rights. In Odisha, the implementation of the FRA has been a significant civic and legal battleground.

RTI is relevant here in several important ways:

• FRA claim records: You can file RTI with the CPIO at the Sub-Divisional Level Committee (SDLC) or the CPIO at the District Level Committee (DLC) — the bodies responsible for processing FRA claims — to get the status of a specific FRA claim, the reasons for any rejection, and the minutes of the meeting where the decision was taken. FRA claim records are government records and are not exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1) of the RTI Act.
• Tribal land records under the Odisha Land Reforms Act: The Odisha Land Reforms Act, 1960 contains specific provisions restricting the transfer of tribal land to non-tribals without government permission. If you believe a tribal land transfer occurred without the prescribed permission, RTI to the Tehsildar's or Collector's office can produce the relevant orders, permissions, and mutation records.
• Record of government allotments to tribal communities: Under various state schemes, land has been allotted to tribal families. RTI can reveal the records of such allotments — whether the allotment was formalised, whether the pattas were issued, and whether the land is actually held by the allottees.

These are Odisha state records — second appeals go to the OIC.

Electricity Distribution in Odisha: TPCODL, NESCO, SOUTHCO, WESCO — and the RTI Question

Odisha has a privatised electricity distribution sector — and this creates an important complication for RTI filers that must be stated honestly.

The Four Distribution Licensees

Odisha's electricity distribution is handled by four licensees, each covering a geographic zone:

• TPCODL (Tata Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd): Covers Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and surrounding areas of central Odisha.
• NESCO (North Eastern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha): Covers northern and northeastern Odisha.
• SOUTHCO (Southern Electricity Supply Company of Odisha): Covers southern Odisha.
• WESCO (Western Electricity Supply Company of Odisha): Covers western Odisha.

These four companies operate under licences granted by the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC), a statutory body created under the Electricity Act, 2003 and established by the Government of Odisha. The OERC sets tariffs, enforces performance standards, and adjudicates consumer grievances.

The RTI Position: Why Filing Against Private DISCOMs Is Contested

The RTI Act applies to public authorities as defined in Section 2(h) — bodies owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the appropriate government. The four Odisha distribution companies are private sector licensees. TPCODL, for example, is a joint venture involving Tata Power — a private company — as the majority stakeholder.

This means: RTI applications filed directly against TPCODL, NESCO, SOUTHCO, or WESCO are legally contested. These companies are likely to take the position that they are not "public authorities" under Section 2(h) and decline to respond under RTI. Whether a private electricity distribution licensee operating under a statutory framework qualifies as a public authority is a question that courts and information commissions have not settled uniformly across India.

This is not a minor technicality. Before filing an RTI against a private DISCOM in Odisha, understand the following:

• If the DISCOM treats itself as outside the RTI Act, it will likely reject your application or not respond. Your appeal would then need to argue that it is a public authority — a legal argument that can be time-consuming.
• The cleaner route for policy and regulatory data is OERC directly. The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission is a statutory body constituted under state law — it is unambiguously a public authority and falls under the OIC on second appeal. If you want tariff orders, performance data, DISCOM penalty orders, compliance reports filed with OERC, or the terms of the distribution licence — RTI with the OERC is the appropriate and legally sound path.
• For your own billing or connection records held by the DISCOM: Some consumers have had success raising grievances through OERC's consumer grievance redressal mechanism, which is a quasi-judicial process specifically designed for electricity consumer disputes. For billing disputes and connection complaints, this forum may be more effective than RTI against a private entity whose status under Section 2(h) is unclear.

The practical approach: File RTI with OERC for regulatory data, policy decisions, tariff determinations, and information about the DISCOMs' compliance obligations. Use OERC's consumer grievance mechanism for individual billing and connection disputes. Keep RTI against the private DISCOMs themselves as a secondary option, and be prepared for a Section 2(h) challenge.

OPSC, OSSC, and Public Service Recruitment in Odisha

Odisha's public service recruitment bodies are state government public authorities and fall unambiguously under the RTI Act, with second appeals to the OIC.

OPSC — Odisha Public Service Commission

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts examinations for gazetted and Class I/II service appointments in the Odisha state government. OPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution — it is a state public authority, and RTI applies fully.

Common RTI uses with OPSC:

• Marks in OPSC examinations: Under Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act, information that would impede investigation or prosecution is exempt — but this exemption does not cover examination marks. A candidate's own marks in written examinations and interview scores are accessible through RTI. File with the CPIO at OPSC's office in Bhubaneswar.
• Selection list and merit list: The final merit list for a recruitment, including the cut-off marks and category-wise lists, is disclosable.
• Answer key and model answers: If OPSC publishes an answer key, you can RTI for the model answers and compare them with your response sheet. If there is a discrepancy, RTI can be the foundation for challenging the result.
• Reservation and category records: If you believe a reserved category seat was given to an ineligible candidate, RTI can produce the category certificate submitted and the verification record.

OSSC — Odisha Staff Selection Commission

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) conducts recruitment for Group C and lower-level state government posts. Like OPSC, OSSC is a state public authority — second appeals go to the OIC.

RTI with OSSC follows the same logic as OPSC: marks, merit lists, selection criteria, and records of the selection process are all accessible, subject to the proportionality principle established in various CIC and court decisions.

Odisha Police

Odisha Police is a state government body. RTI applications to Odisha Police go to the Odisha Police's own CPIO (typically at the relevant Superintendent of Police's office, or at the DGP level for state-level queries), and second appeals go to the OIC.

Common RTI uses with Odisha Police:

• FIR copies: If an FIR was registered and a copy was not provided, RTI is the statutory route. Note that Section 8(1)(h) exempts information that would impede the prosecution — but this exemption cannot be used as a blanket refusal for all FIR information, and the Supreme Court has clarified that FIR copies must be provided to the complainant.
• Action taken on complaints: If you filed a complaint with the police and no FIR was registered, RTI can produce the GD (General Diary) entry, the inquiry report if one was ordered, and the disposition of your complaint.
• Chargesheet status: Whether a chargesheet has been filed in a case that concerns you, and at which stage proceedings are.
• Station house records: Whether a specific person was taken into custody and for what duration.

Note: some police information is subject to exemption under Section 8(1)(h) (information that could impede an ongoing investigation) and Section 8(1)(g) (information that could endanger the life of a person). These are specific exemptions, not blanket grounds for refusal.

IDCO — Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha

The Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha (IDCO) is the state's nodal industrial infrastructure body. It acquires land for industrial purposes, develops industrial estates and parks, allots industrial plots to businesses, and provides infrastructure support to industrial units.

IDCO is an Odisha state body — second appeals go to the OIC.

Common RTI uses with IDCO:

• Industrial plot allotment records: Whether a specific plot in an IDCO industrial estate was allotted, to whom, on what date, and under what scheme. Particularly relevant if you believe a plot was allotted improperly or on preferential terms.
• Allotment cancellation records: If an industrial plot allotment was cancelled, the order and reasons are accessible through RTI.
• Land acquisition records: IDCO acquires land for industrial purposes, often through government notification. If your land was acquired or you believe it is scheduled for acquisition, RTI can produce the acquisition notification, the award, and the compensation calculation.
• Tender and procurement records: For infrastructure work undertaken by IDCO — road construction in an industrial estate, common facility centre construction — tender documents, bid evaluations, and contractor details are RTI-accessible.

Mining Lease Records: RTI in Odisha's Mineral Sector

Odisha is one of India's most mineral-rich states, holding major reserves of iron ore, bauxite, chrome ore, manganese, and coal. The state's Mines Department and Revenue Department together hold vast administrative records on mineral concessions — records that have historically been difficult to access without RTI.

Who Holds What

Mineral concession-related records in Odisha are held across multiple agencies:

• Odisha Mines Department (under the state government): Holds records of mineral concessions, Mining Leases (ML), Prospecting Licences (PL), and Reconnaissance Permits (RP) for most minor minerals and for the state's role in major mineral concessions. For minor minerals (sand, murram, building stone), the state government has full jurisdiction. For major minerals (iron ore, coal, bauxite), the Central Government's Mines Ministry sets the policy framework but state governments process leases.
• Revenue Department (Collector's/Sub-Collector's office): Holds land diversion and land use conversion records for mining operations — since mining requires diversion of revenue or forest land, these records sit with the Revenue Department.
• Environment and Forest Department: Holds forest clearance records where mining operations intersect with forest land, and records under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

All of these are Odisha state bodies — second appeals go to the OIC.

What to Ask For

RTI applications in the mining sector can be particularly effective in producing:

• Mineral Concession Orders: The formal order granting a Mining Lease, Prospecting Licence, or Reconnaissance Permit — including the area, the minerals covered, the lessee's name, the validity period, and the conditions attached.
• Lease deed and renewal records: The lease deed itself (or a certified copy), renewal orders, and the compliance history of the lessee with lease conditions.
• Mining plan approvals: The approved mining plan under which extraction is being carried out, including the production targets and environmental management provisions.
• Inspection and compliance reports: Field inspection reports by Mines Department officials, notices issued for violation of lease conditions, and action taken on those notices.
• Revenue records for mining land: Whether land diverted for mining was diverted through proper legal process, what compensation was paid to displaced families, and whether revenue records reflect the diversion.

This information is particularly significant for communities living near mining operations, for journalists and researchers investigating the sector, and for competitors or affected parties who believe a concession was granted improperly.

Forest Department and Forest Rights: RTI for Forest Clearances and FRA Claims

Odisha has approximately 33% forest cover — a substantial part of the state's geography. The Forest Department holds records on forest land, forest clearances, diversion of forest land for development projects, and implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

Forest clearances and diversion orders: Under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, no forest land can be diverted for non-forest use (mining, infrastructure, industry) without prior approval from the Central Government. In practice, the State Forest Department prepares the proposal, which then goes to the Central Government. The state-level records — the Forest Department's file on the proposal, the State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) proceedings, the state government's recommendation — are held by the Odisha Forest Department and are RTI-accessible through the OIC route.

The Central Government's final approval: The ultimate forest clearance order issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is a Central Government record. RTI for that decision goes to the CPIO at MoEFCC, with a second appeal to the CIC — not the OIC.

FRA claim records: As noted above, records of FRA (Forest Rights Act) claims — individual and community forest rights — are held by the Sub-Divisional Level Committee (SDLC) and District Level Committee (DLC). These are state government bodies. RTI with them goes to the OIC.

Joint Forest Management (JFM) records: Odisha has an active Joint Forest Management programme. Records of JFM committee formation, forest protection activities, usufruct rights, and benefit-sharing agreements are held by the local Forest Range Officer and Divisional Forest Officer — both state officials; OIC on second appeal.

Central Government Bodies in Odisha: These Go to the CIC

For quick reference, here are prominent Central Government bodies operating in Odisha where RTI goes to the CIC (filed on rtionline.gov.in), not the OIC:

• Income Tax Department (Odisha offices): CBDT under Ministry of Finance — Central body.
• EPFO / ESIC regional offices: Under Ministry of Labour — Central bodies.
• East Coast Railway: Zonal railway headquartered in Bhubaneswar under Ministry of Railways — Central body.
• IIT Bhubaneswar: Autonomous institution under Ministry of Education — Central body.
• NIT Rourkela: National Institute of Technology under Ministry of Education — Central body.
• Airports Authority of India (Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar): Central PSU — file on rtionline.gov.in; CIC on second appeal.
• BSNL Odisha: Central PSU under Ministry of Telecom — CIC.
• Customs and Central Excise: Central Government under Ministry of Finance — CIC.
• Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL): A subsidiary of Coal India Limited, a Central PSU — CIC.
• NALCO (National Aluminium Company Limited): Central PSU under Ministry of Mines — CIC.
• Central Government departments and ministries with Odisha offices: All go to CIC.

Quick Reference: Odisha Bodies and Which Commission

Practical Tips for Filing RTI in Odisha

For land record RTIs — always include all five identifiers: district, Tehsil/block, village/Mouza, Khata number, and Plot number. An RTI to the Tehsildar that omits any of these gives the CPIO a valid basis to ask for clarification, adding another 30-day wait. Put all five identifiers in the first line of your application.

Use the "conditional query" technique for mutation RTIs: Frame your question to cover both possibilities — "Whether any mutation application has been filed for Plot Number X, Khata Number Y, Village Z, Tehsil A, District B, for any transaction after year — if yes, provide a certified copy of the mutation application, the order passed, and the date of entry in the RoR. If no mutation application exists for this plot/Khata, confirm the same in writing." This prevents partial answers.

For mining or forest RTIs — be specific about the concession or the project: Mining lease RTIs are more effective when they reference the specific ML/PL/RP number, the lessee's name, and the mineral involved. General queries about "all mining leases in district X" are likely to be rejected as too broad. If you do not have the reference number, ask for the list of leases granted in a specific Tehsil or for a specific mineral first — then follow up on specific leases.

For OPSC/OSSC RTIs — ask for your own marks before asking for comparisons: The most reliable RTI route for examination transparency is to ask specifically for your own marks (written and interview, if applicable). Once you have those, you can assess whether a discrepancy with the merit list warrants further questions.

For FRA claim RTIs — name the claimant and the specific claim number if available: FRA claims are processed with reference numbers. If you know the claim number, include it. If you do not, describe the claimant's name, village, and the approximate date of filing.

Check Section 4 disclosures before filing: Under Section 4 of the RTI Act, all public authorities are required to proactively disclose a wide range of information, including their organisational structure, decision-making processes, budget allocations, and scheme details. For Odisha state departments, checking whether the information you need is already available under Section 4 — on the department's website — can save the filing effort entirely. The quality of Section 4 compliance varies across Odisha departments, but it is always worth a look first.

On private DISCOM billing disputes — use OERC's grievance mechanism alongside or instead of RTI: OERC has an established consumer grievance redressal process, including a Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) at the DISCOM level and an Ombudsman at the appellate stage. For billing and connection disputes, this process is tailored to electricity consumer disputes and does not carry the Section 2(h) uncertainty that attaches to RTI against the private DISCOMs themselves.

First appeal is always worth filing before the OIC: Odisha's RTI first appeal process — addressed to the designated First Appellate Authority within the same department — is frequently effective for straightforward record requests. A brief, focused first appeal citing Section 7(1) (the 30-day obligation) and identifying the specific records not provided often produces results without escalating to the OIC.

What You Cannot Get Through RTI in Odisha

RTI applies to public authorities — bodies constituted or substantially funded by government. It does not extend to:

• Private companies' internal records: A private mining company's operational records, financial data, or internal communications are not RTI-accessible. However, the Mines Department's records about that company — the inspection report, the compliance notice, the lease agreement signed with the government — are government records and are accessible.
• Private DISCOM billing data of other consumers: Section 8(1)(j) (privacy of third-party personal information) would apply to other consumers' billing or metering data. You can RTI for your own data, but not another private consumer's.
• Ongoing investigation records protected under Section 8(1)(h): If information could impede an ongoing prosecution or investigation, the CPIO may withhold it. This is a specific, bounded exemption — not a general shield against transparency.

The key principle: follow the paper trail into the government office. Even where the underlying actor is private, the government's records about that actor — approvals, inspections, contracts, correspondence — remain RTI-accessible.

RTISathi.com specialises in Central Government RTI applications (filed on rtionline.gov.in) and Delhi State RTI applications. If your matter involves a Central body operating in Odisha — East Coast Railway, Income Tax, EPFO, IIT Bhubaneswar, NIT Rourkela, MCL, NALCO, or AAI — RTISathi can help you identify the right CPIO, draft your application, and track your response. For Odisha state bodies — the Revenue Department, OPSC, Mines Department, Forest Department, and IDCO — this guide gives you the framework to navigate the OIC system with confidence. The 30-day clock is on your side.