Introduction: Passport Application Delayed Don’t Stay in the Dark
Has your passport application been stuck for weeks with no updates? Are you facing silence from the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO)? Don’t worry—you can legally demand answers using the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005.
This guide explains how to file RTI online for passport status and why RTIwala is the fastest, safest, and most effective way to get real updates from government departments.
What Can You Ask via RTI About Your Passport
The RTI Act allows you to ask questions like:
- 📑 Current status of your passport application
- 📍 Reasons for delay or pending verification
- 🕵️ Status of police verification and response
- ❌ Whether any document is missing or query raised
- 📬 Dispatch details or expected date of passport delivery
- 👮 Officer/Department responsible for processing your file
⚠️ Note: You can only request info about your own application. You cannot ask about others’ personal documents due to privacy laws.
Step-by-Step: How to File RTI Online for Passport Status
✅ Step 1: Know the Department – File to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Passport services are handled by:
- Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
- Regional Passport Office (RPO)
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
📌 RTI applications must be addressed to the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO), CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.
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✅ Step 2: Draft a Clear RTI Query
Keep it short, specific, and include key details like application ID, date of submission, RPO name, etc.
Sample RTI Query:
“Please provide the current status and reason for delay of passport application ARN No. 22-0000000000 submitted on 10 March 2025 at PSK Mumbai.”
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✅ Step 3: File RTI Online for Passport Application
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- ✅ Professional drafting and legal formatting
- ✅ Sent to MEA/RPO as required
- ✅ Option to file Anonymous RTI for safety
- ✅ Includes tracking, email updates, and support
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✅ Step 4: Track Response or File Appeal
- Government must reply within 30 days
- No reply? File First Appeal to MEA Appellate Authority
- Still unresolved? Approach the Central Information Commission
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Common RTI Use Cases for Passport
- ⏳ Application stuck after police verification
- 🧾 No response from RPO even after documents submitted
- 📬 Delay in passport dispatch or no tracking update
- 🛑 Passport put on hold without valid reason
- 🕵️ Verification “not clear” without explanation
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Pro Tips for Success
- Always mention ARN number, date, PSK/RPO
- File RTI only after 10–15 days of delay
- Avoid emotional or accusatory language
- Use proper names and application references
Final Word: Use RTI to Get What You Deserve—Information
Don’t stay stuck in uncertainty. If the Passport Office is silent, RTI is your voice. With RTIwala, you don’t have to struggle with drafting, filing, or follow-up.
✅ Get answers from MEA and Passport Seva legally, confidently, and easily.
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