Right to Information Commission
Appeal an RTI refusal or missed deadline to the Designated Officer
Draft. Written from the official page, read on 9 November 2026. Not tried in person yet, so check the source before you go.
Steps
Verify the original RTI information request was lodged with the appropriate Information Officer
rti.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Identify proper appeal grounds: refusal, time-limit breach, incomplete/false information, excessive charges or form of access issues
rti.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Under RTI Act section 31, check appeal timing—generally within fourteen days of refusal/act/awareness; limited late admission possible
rti.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Prepare RTI-10 with request date/reference, response, grounds and details
rti.gov.lk (opens in a new tab)Send to the public authority's Designated Officer, retaining official receipt; Act mentions a receipt within three working days and decision within three weeks
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