No, the RTI fee is not applicable to Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants. BPL applicants are exempted from paying the application fee under the RTI Rules, 2012. To claim this exemption, they need to provide a copy of their BPL certificate issued by the appropriate government along with their RTI application.

No, the RTI Act provides a fee exemption for Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicants.
BPL applicants do not have to pay the prescribed application fee when filing an RTI request.
Proof Required for Fee Exemption
The applicant must attach a valid BPL certificate issued by the competent authority (such as the local Revenue Officer or Panchayat).
This certificate serves as proof of eligibility for exemption from the fee.