Can I use RTI to get case documents from the Madras High Court, or should I apply directly at the Copying Section?

For most litigants, applying directly at the Copying Section of the Madras High Court Registry is faster and cheaper than using RTI to obtain certified copies of judgments or orders. The standard copying procedure — submitting a formal application with court fee stamps at the Copying Section — is purpose-built for this need and typically processed within a few working days for ordinary copies, or faster for urgent copies on payment of the applicable surcharge. RTI becomes the appropriate tool in specific situations: when the standard certified copy application has been inordinately delayed without explanation and you need to establish institutional accountability for that delay; when you are not a party to the proceedings and are uncertain whether the normal copying procedure is available to you; when you need ancillary administrative information alongside the copy — such as the date of filing, registration details, or office objections raised — that are not included in the copy itself; or when you need archived cause list records for past dates to establish whether a case was or was not listed before a particular bench on a particular day. RTI can also be used to obtain the certified copy fee schedule itself — to verify what fees are currently applicable before making a formal application at the counter.

What does Section 8(1)(b) of the RTI Act exempt in relation to the Madras High Court?

Section 8(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005 exempts from disclosure 'information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court of law or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court.' In the context of the Madras High Court, this exemption applies to: (1) Proceedings conducted in camera — in matrimonial matters, proceedings under the PWDVA, cases involving minors or juvenile offenders, and any matter where the Court has expressly directed that proceedings be held in camera, the records and parties' identities are not disclosable. (2) Draft orders or judgments not yet pronounced in open court — the internal judicial record before a judgment is pronounced is protected under Section 8(1)(b) and also under the constitutional principle of judicial independence that insulates judicial deliberation from external scrutiny. (3) Any information the Court itself has expressly forbidden to be published by an order in a specific case — for example, gag orders on publication of names or details in sensitive matters. (4) Information whose disclosure by the Registry would constitute contempt of court — for instance, revealing the identity of an informant or protected witness in a sub-judice matter where such disclosure would obstruct the course of justice. Importantly, Section 8(1)(b) does not exempt pronounced judgments and orders, cause lists, filing records, fee receipts, administrative circulars, or staff and budget data — all of these remain fully within the scope of RTI.

The Madras High Court has a Madurai Bench — do I need to file a separate RTI for matters listed there?

Yes. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, located in Madurai, has its own separate Registry, its own designated Registrar, and its own separately designated Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs). It is administratively distinct from the Chennai Principal Seat Registry. If your case was filed at the Madurai Bench — identifiable by the '(MD)' notation in the case number, for example W.P.(MD) No. 12345 of 2023 — your RTI application for case-specific information must be addressed to the CPIO at the Madurai Bench Registry in Madurai, not to the Chennai Registry CPIO. Sending your application to the wrong registry will either result in a transfer under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act — which is technically permissible but adds time — or in a refusal on the ground that the Chennai Registry does not hold the relevant records. For general administrative information about the Madras High Court as an institution — such as the overall certified copy fee schedule, overall administrative budget, or the High Court's own RTI rules — the Chennai Principal Seat Registry is the starting point. The sample RTI in this guide is directed to the Chennai Principal Seat CPIO; adapt the address if you are filing for Madurai Bench-specific case records.

Who exactly should I approach in the Registry for different types of RTI requests?

The Madras High Court has framed its own RTI Rules under Section 28 of the RTI Act, which empower it as a competent authority to specify internal RTI procedures and designate CPIOs for different sections. Different sections hold different records, and addressing your application to the right section-level CPIO speeds up the response. As a general guide: (1) For certified copy requests, copy fee schedules, and turnaround-time data — the CPIO designated for the Copying Section or the Copying Branch of the Registry. (2) For case filing dates, registration status, court fees paid, and office objection records — the CPIO for the Filing Section or the Numbering Section of the Registry. (3) For cause list records, bench composition on a past date, and listing history — the CPIO for the Listing Section or the Bench Secretary's office through the Registry. (4) For High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) records — the CPIO designated for HCLSC, or in the absence of a specific designation, the CPIO at the Registrar General's office. (5) For staff vacancies, recruitment notices, and service records of Registry staff — the CPIO for the Establishment Section. (6) For budget, expenditure, and contract-related administrative records — the CPIO for the Accounts Section. If you are unsure of the exact section, address the application to the CPIO at the Registrar General's office — the application will be internally transferred to the correct section CPIO, though this adds time.

What is the First Appeal and Second Appeal process for Madras High Court RTI matters?

If the CPIO does not respond within 30 days of receipt of your RTI application (or 48 hours for life and liberty matters), or provides an incomplete, incorrect, or improperly withheld response, you have two levels of appeal. First Appeal — Section 19(1): File with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) within the Madras High Court. The FAA is typically a senior officer — the Registrar General or a Registrar designated as FAA under the Court's own RTI rules. The First Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the CPIO's decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. No fee is payable. State clearly what information remains outstanding and why the CPIO's response (if any) is unsatisfactory. The FAA must dispose of the appeal within 30 days, extendable to 45 days with recorded reasons. Second Appeal — Section 19(3): If the FAA also fails to respond or the response remains unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC). TNIC — constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act — is the correct second appellate forum for all Tamil Nadu state public authorities, including the Madras High Court Registry. The Second Appeal must be filed within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period. On receiving the appeal, TNIC can direct the CPIO to disclose the withheld information, impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000 maximum) on the defaulting CPIO under Section 20 of the RTI Act, and recommend disciplinary action. Do NOT file the Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) — the CIC has jurisdiction only over Central Government bodies, and the Madras High Court Registry is a state public authority of Tamil Nadu.

Can I get a copy of a Madras High Court judgment through RTI, or is that information about a 'judicial decision' that is exempt?

Pronounced judgments and orders of the Madras High Court — those that have been read out or formally entered in the court record — are administrative records, not confidential judicial deliberations, and can be obtained through RTI or through the standard certified copy procedure at the Copying Section. The RTI Act's exemption under Section 8(1)(b) and the constitutional protection of judicial independence apply to the internal deliberation process — draft orders before pronouncement, inter-judge deliberations, chambers notes, and the reasoning process before an order is finalised — not to the final product of that process. Once an order is formally pronounced and entered in the record, it becomes a public document that any person can obtain, either by applying directly at the Copying Section (the faster route in most cases) or through RTI. In addition to the pronounced text, RTI can be used to obtain the date of filing and registration of a case, the filing fees paid, cause list entries showing when the case was listed and before which bench, office objections raised by the registry, and other ancillary administrative records. What RTI cannot obtain — and what the Section 8(1)(b) exemption and judicial independence principles protect — includes: internal draft judgments not yet pronounced, bench deliberations and inter-judge correspondence, chambers notes made during hearings, and any observations that did not crystallise into a formal order on the record.

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RTI for Madras High Court Chennai Registry — Case Records, Certified Copy Fee Schedule and Administrative Operations

How litigants in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can use RTI with the Madras High Court Chennai Registry to obtain certified copy fee schedules, pending copy turnaround times, court fee refund procedures, staff vacancy status, e-filing implementation progress, and the Registry's administrative budget — covering administrative and ministerial functions only, not judicial decisions.

Updated 8 Jun 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryDepartment of Law and Courts, Government of Tamil Nadu (administrative)

Address RTI ToCPIO, Madras High Court Registry, High Court Buildings, Chennai – 600104

Application Fee₹10 (free for BPL cardholders)

Response Time30 days (48 hours for life and liberty matters)

File Online Athttps://hcmadras.tn.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

Citizens and litigants in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry who navigate the Madras High Court's administrative machinery — from the Copying Section's certified copy procedures to the Filing Section's court fee receipts to the Establishment Section's recruitment records — have a legally enforceable right to that administrative information under the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Madras High Court Registry, as a public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, is obliged to respond to RTI applications within 30 days and to designate Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) for its various sections. This guide explains the scope of that right, its boundaries, the procedure to file, and the appeal process.

What RTI Covers at the Madras High Court Registry: Administrative Functions

The RTI Act applies to the administrative and ministerial functions of the Madras High Court Registry — not to judicial decisions, judicial deliberations, or the substantive merits of cases pending before the Court. Understanding this distinction clearly is the most important first step before drafting an RTI application.

The Administrative Domain: What Is Accessible

Certified copy procedures and fee schedules: The Copying Section of the Madras High Court Registry provides certified copies of judgments, orders, and other court documents to litigants and, in many cases, non-parties. The fee schedule for ordinary and urgent copies, the procedural requirements for certified copy applications, and the turnaround time standards are all administrative records that the Registry maintains and is required to disclose through RTI. This category of information is particularly useful when the standard certified copy process has stalled without explanation, or when a litigant needs to verify current fees before approaching the counter.

Pending copy request data and turnaround time: How many certified copy applications are pending at the Copying Section? What is the average time from application to completion? Are there prescribed time standards for ordinary and urgent copies? These are operational and administrative data points that the Registry holds and that directly affect the experience of every litigant seeking court records.

Court fee refund procedures: When excess court fee is paid or when a petition is returned by the Registry due to non-compliance with office objections, a refund process applies. The procedure — the form of application, the authority to which it is addressed, the documentary proof required, and the timeline — is a ministerial administrative function fully within the scope of RTI. Data on the number of refund applications and amounts refunded is similarly accessible.

Staff strength, vacancies, and recruitment: The sanctioned and actual strength of ministerial and technical staff in the Registry, the number of vacancies, any ongoing recruitment process, and the deployment of contractual staff are personnel administration matters that fall squarely within RTI's reach. Staff vacancies in the Copying Section are of particular practical relevance to litigants, as understaffing directly translates into longer turnaround times for certified copies.

E-filing system implementation: The status of the High Court's e-filing system — which case categories are covered, whether filing is mandatory or voluntary for those categories, the volume of e-filings, and the timeline for further rollout — is an administrative and infrastructure record that RTI can access. The existence of physical facilitation desks for litigants unfamiliar with digital filing is similarly an administrative matter.

Administrative budget and expenditure: The Madras High Court's administrative budget — salaries of ministerial staff, office expenses, IT infrastructure under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, building maintenance, and library services — is a matter of public accountability and is accessible through RTI. This includes expenditure under any central scheme (such as e-Courts Phase III) that contributes to the High Court's infrastructure.

Cause lists, filing dates, registration records, and office objections: The date on which a case was filed and registered, the court fee paid at filing, any office objections raised by the Registry, cause list entries for specific past dates, and the bench composition on a given date are all Registry-maintained administrative records accessible through RTI.

High Court Legal Services Committee (HCLSC) records: The HCLSC — constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 — maintains administrative records of legal aid applications received, beneficiaries approved, eligibility criteria, and budget utilisation. These are administrative records fully within RTI's scope.

Administrative circulars and practice directions: Circulars issued by the Registrar General on filing procedures, listing norms, e-filing requirements, court fee structures, vacation schedules, and other administrative matters are accessible through RTI.

What RTI Cannot Obtain: The Judicial Function Boundary

Section 8(1)(b) of the RTI Act exempts information expressly forbidden by a court or whose disclosure may constitute contempt of court. Beyond that specific statutory exemption, judicial deliberation — the internal process by which judges deliberate and reach decisions — is constitutionally protected under the principle of judicial independence.

The following cannot be obtained through RTI:

Draft orders or judgments not yet formally pronounced in open court and entered in the court record — even if physically typed and in the possession of the Registry
Internal judicial noting files — the court file's judicial-side notings made by judges during hearings or in chambers
Inter-judge correspondence on a bench before an order is passed
Observations made during hearing that did not crystallise into a formal court order on the record
Case diary notes or any other materials reflecting the judicial thought process before pronouncement
In-camera records in matrimonial, PWDVA, juvenile, or other sensitive matters where proceedings were held in camera

The critical distinction is between the output of judicial work — the formally pronounced judgment or order (accessible) — and the process of judicial decision-making — the deliberations before pronouncement (not accessible). Final orders and judgments are public records available through RTI or the certified copy procedure; internal judicial notes are not.

RTI Sections That Apply

Section 2(h): The Madras High Court Registry is a public authority — a body constituted under Article 214 of the Constitution, established by law and substantially funded by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Its administrative functions fall within RTI's scope.
Section 6: Governs RTI filing. No reason for seeking information needs to be stated.
Section 7(1): Requires the CPIO to provide information within 30 days of receipt of the application.
Section 7(1) proviso: Reduces the response time to 48 hours where the information concerns the life or liberty of a person — for example, to confirm that a bail order was passed or to obtain the operative terms of a habeas corpus order.
Section 8(1)(b): Exempts information whose disclosure is forbidden by the court or would constitute contempt.
Section 19(1) — First Appeal: File within 30 days of the date of the CPIO's decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable, with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) within the Madras High Court (typically the Registrar General or the designated senior Registrar). No fee payable.
Section 19(3) — Second Appeal: File with the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period.
Section 20 — Penalty: TNIC can impose ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000) on the defaulting CPIO, recovered from the CPIO's personal salary.

How to File RTI with the Madras High Court Registry

Identifying the Correct CPIO

The Madras High Court has framed its own RTI Rules under Section 28 of the RTI Act, designating CPIOs for different sections of the Registry. If you know which section holds the records you are seeking, address the application to that section's CPIO directly:

Copying Section CPIO: For certified copy fee schedules, pending copy data, and copy turnaround time
Filing/Numbering Section CPIO: For case registration dates, court fees paid, and office objections
Listing Section CPIO: For cause list entries and past hearing records
Establishment Section CPIO: For staff vacancies, sanctioned strength, and recruitment data
Accounts Section CPIO: For budget and expenditure records
HCLSC CPIO (if separately designated): For legal aid records

If uncertain, address to the CPIO at the Registrar General's office — the application will be transferred internally under Section 6(3) to the correct section officer.

Online Filing

RTI applications to the Madras High Court can be filed online. Check the High Court's official website at hcmadras.tn.gov.in for the latest online filing facility. Alternatively, use the national RTI portal at rtionline.gov.in if the High Court is listed there as an accepting authority.

By Post

Send by speed post or registered post to:

The Central Public Information Officer, Madras High Court Registry, High Court Buildings, Parrys Corner, Chennai – 600104, Tamil Nadu.

Enclose a crossed Indian Postal Order (IPO) for ₹10 drawn in favour of the Registrar General, Madras High Court. BPL cardholders are exempt and should enclose a self-attested copy of their BPL card. Retain the postal receipt and a copy of your application.

The Madurai Bench Registry

If your case or matter was filed at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court — identifiable by the (MD) suffix in the case number — file your RTI with the CPIO at the Madurai Bench Registry, Madurai. The Madurai Bench has its own separate Registry and its own designated CPIOs. For general institutional information not tied to a specific Madurai Bench case, the Chennai Principal Seat CPIO is the appropriate starting point and can transfer the application if required.

The Appeal Process

First Appeal — Section 19(1)

If the CPIO does not respond within 30 days, or the response is incomplete or unsatisfactory, file a First Appeal with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) within the Madras High Court — typically the Registrar General or a senior Registrar designated as FAA under the Court's RTI rules. The First Appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the CPIO's decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. No fee is payable. The FAA must dispose of the appeal within 30 days, extendable to 45 days with recorded reasons.

Second Appeal to TNIC — Section 19(3)

If the First Appeal is also unresolved or unsatisfactory, the Second Appeal is filed with the Tamil Nadu Information Commission (TNIC) — constituted under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005. The Second Appeal must be filed within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the expiry of the FAA's response period.

TNIC is the correct forum — not the Central Information Commission (CIC). The Madras High Court is a state public authority of Tamil Nadu, constituted under Article 214 of the Constitution. The CIC has jurisdiction only over Central Government public authorities. A second appeal filed with the CIC against the Madras High Court Registry will be dismissed for want of jurisdiction. All second appeals relating to the Madras High Court Registry — whether at the Chennai Principal Seat or the Madurai Bench — go to TNIC.

TNIC can direct disclosure of the withheld information, impose a penalty of ₹250 per day (up to ₹25,000 maximum) on the defaulting CPIO under Section 20, and recommend disciplinary action.

Practical Tips for Litigants

Distinguish administrative records from judicial deliberations at the drafting stage: Before submitting your RTI, review each request and ask whether it targets a Registry record (filing date, fee, copy procedure, staff data, budget — all accessible) or the reasoning process of a judge (deliberations, draft orders, in-chambers notes — not accessible). Reformulate any question that targets the latter; such requests will be refused under Section 8(1)(b) and the constitutional principle of judicial independence.

Use the Copying Section first for certified copies: The standard certified copy procedure at the Registry is typically faster than RTI for obtaining pronounced orders. RTI is best deployed when the copying process is stalled, when you need accountability data about delays, or when you need ancillary administrative information alongside the copy.

Specify Chennai Principal Seat or Madurai Bench: State explicitly in your application whether the matter was at Chennai or Madurai. For case-specific records, filing at the wrong registry results in a transfer and delay. For the Madurai Bench, address: CPIO, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Madurai.

Quote the precise case number and date: Include the full case type, number, year, and the exact date of any order you are seeking. Requests framed as "all orders in case X" or "all cases of type Y in year Z" are overbroad and will draw a fee demand for excess pages or an outright refusal of the broad portion.

Invoke the 48-hour proviso for liberty matters: If the information concerns a bail order, the terms of a stay of detention, or any order directly affecting the physical liberty of a named person, include the sentence: "This request relates to information concerning the life and liberty of a person. I request a response within 48 hours under the proviso to Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005."

Retain all postal and acknowledgement records: Whether filing online (note the registration number) or by post (keep the speed post receipt), preserve these records. They establish the date of submission, from which the 30-day response window is calculated, and are indispensable for filing appeals based on non-response.

Check the High Court's website and eCourts portal first: For basic case status, cause lists, and published judgments, the Madras High Court website at hcmadras.tn.gov.in and the eCourts portal at ecourts.gov.in provide free real-time access without the 30-day RTI wait. Use RTI for information not available through these public channels, or when you need an official certified record rather than a website printout.

For HCLSC records, identify the correct CPIO: The High Court Legal Services Committee may have its own designated CPIO under the Court's RTI rules. If seeking legal aid records specifically, mention HCLSC clearly in the application address and body to avoid the application being processed only by the general Registry CPIO who may not have access to HCLSC's records.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Madras High Court Registry,
High Court Buildings, Parrys Corner,
Chennai – 600104, Tamil Nadu.

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Certified Copy Fee Schedule, Pending Copy Requests and Turnaround Time, Court Fee Refund Procedure, Staff Vacancy and Recruitment Status, E-Filing System Progress, and Administrative Budget of the Madras High Court Registry.

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], hereby submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, and request the following information relating to the administrative and ministerial functions of the Madras High Court Registry:

1. Certified copy fee schedule and procedure currently in force at the Madras High Court Registry (Chennai Principal Seat): Please provide (a) the current schedule of fees payable for obtaining certified copies of judgments, orders, decrees, and other court documents from the Copying Section of the Madras High Court Registry, specifying the per-page rate for ordinary and urgent copies, the basis on which urgency is assessed, any additional charges (such as authentication fees, seal fees, or typing fees), and whether BPL cardholders are exempt from copy fees; (b) a copy of the circular, practice direction, or administrative order currently in force prescribing the above fee schedule, along with the date from which it took effect; (c) the procedure to be followed by a litigant or non-party applicant to obtain a certified copy — including the format of the application, the section of the Registry to which it must be submitted, the expected turnaround time after submission, and the mode of delivery of completed copies (counter collection, postal dispatch, or digital delivery); and (d) whether certified copies are currently available through digital or e-copy channels via the High Court's website or eCourts portal, and if so, the process and applicable fee for obtaining a digitally certified copy.

2. Number of pending certified copy requests and average turnaround time at the Copying Section as of the most recently available date: Please provide (a) the total number of certified copy applications pending at the Copying Section of the Madras High Court Registry (Chennai Principal Seat) as of the most recent date for which data is available, along with the date to which this figure pertains; (b) the average time taken by the Copying Section to complete certified copy applications from the date of receipt of the application to the date of dispatch or collection of the completed copy, for the financial year 2024–25 or the most recently available period; (c) whether any time standard or prescribed turnaround time is in force for ordinary certified copies and for urgent certified copies, and a copy of the order or circular prescribing the same; and (d) the number of certified copy applications in which the applicant filed a complaint or representation regarding delay during the financial year 2024–25, and the action taken on such complaints.

3. Court fee refund procedure at the Madras High Court Registry: Please provide (a) the procedure prescribed for obtaining a refund of excess court fees paid at the time of filing a petition or appeal — including the application format, the authority to whom the refund application must be addressed, the documentary proof required, and the expected timeline for processing refund applications; (b) the number of court fee refund applications received by the Registry during the financial year 2024–25, the total amount of court fee refunded during that period, and the number of refund applications pending as of the most recently available date; and (c) whether any circular or administrative order has been issued specifying the procedure for court fee adjustment in cases where a petition is returned or not numbered due to office objections, and if so, a copy of that circular.

4. Staff vacancy and recruitment status in the Madras High Court Registry (Chennai Principal Seat): Please provide (a) the sanctioned strength and actual working strength of ministerial and technical staff in the Madras High Court Registry (Chennai Principal Seat), specifying separately the number of posts vacant as of the most recently available date, along with the date to which this data pertains; (b) details of any recruitment process currently underway or notified for filling vacancies in the Registry — including the post name, number of vacancies advertised, the recruitment authority, and the current status of the recruitment process; (c) the number of posts in the Copying Section specifically, the number currently vacant, and the steps being taken to fill them, if any; and (d) the number of contractual or outsourced staff currently deployed in the Registry for ministerial or data-entry functions, if any.

5. E-filing system implementation progress at the Madras High Court (Chennai Principal Seat): Please provide (a) the current status of implementation of the e-filing system at the Madras High Court (Chennai Principal Seat) — whether e-filing is mandatory, optional, or under pilot for any category of matters, and the categories of cases or proceedings for which e-filing has been made available or mandated as of the date of this application; (b) the number of petitions and documents filed electronically through the High Court's e-filing portal during the financial year 2024–25 or the most recently available period; (c) whether a dedicated e-filing help desk or facilitation centre is operational within the Registry premises for litigants who are unfamiliar with the digital filing process, and its location and hours of operation; and (d) the timeline, if any, for extending mandatory e-filing to all categories of cases at the Chennai Principal Seat, as per any administrative order or Full Court Resolution.

6. Administrative budget of the Madras High Court Registry for the financial year 2024–25 (or most recent completed financial year): Please provide (a) the sanctioned budget allocated to the administrative side of the Madras High Court (Chennai Principal Seat) for the financial year 2024–25 (or the most recently completed financial year for which data is available) under major budget heads — including salaries of ministerial and technical staff, office expenses, information technology (IT) and e-court infrastructure, building maintenance, and library services; (b) the actual expenditure incurred under each of the above heads for the same financial year; (c) whether any amount was allocated under a central scheme (such as the e-Courts Mission Mode Project Phase III or any Centrally Sponsored Scheme for judicial infrastructure) for the Madras High Court's administrative modernisation during 2024–25, and the amount utilised; and (d) details of any major procurement, contract, or expenditure exceeding ₹10 lakh approved for the Registry's administrative operations during 2024–25, to the extent not exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act.

I am enclosing the application fee of ₹10 [via Indian Postal Order / demand draft / online payment through the applicable portal].

I request that the above information be provided within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. If any part of the requested information is held by a different section or public authority, I request transfer under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Postal Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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