Answer By law4u team
No, an RTI application cannot be filed anonymously under the RTI Act, 2005. Reasons: Section 6(2) of the RTI Act states that an applicant is not required to give reasons for seeking information, but must provide their name and contact details. The Public Information Officer (PIO) must know whom to send the reply to, so the applicant’s identity is necessary. The Act mandates that an RTI application be signed and submitted with the applicant’s name and address for communication. However, here are two practical options: You can ask someone else to file the RTI on your behalf. You can approach RTI activist groups or NGOs who file it in their own name. Conclusion: RTI cannot be filed anonymously under the law, but you can protect your identity by filing indirectly through another individual or organization.
