No, there's no prescribed format for filing an RTI application; it can be written on plain paper. The application should include your name, postal address, and a clear, specific request for the information you need. While a fee is generally required, those below the poverty line are exempt.

There is no prescribed format for filing an RTI application under the RTI Act, 2005, though some departments may provide a suggested format. The application must include the applicant’s name and address, the name of the public authority, a clear description of the information sought, and details of the application fee (usually ₹10). It should also mention that the request is made under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act and be signed and dated by the applicant.