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Karnataka Launches Online RTI Reforms Through Bengaluru One

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 10:11 AM UTC · How we work

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Karnataka government under Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched two RTI reforms.
Physical RTI requests must be entered online within two days as a Sakala service.
Late registration entitles applicants to compensatory relief and holds the officer accountable.
Online filing is now available at all Bengaluru One and Karnataka One and Gram One centres.
The unified platform tracks applications and monitors RTI Act 2005 timelines and flags officer delays.

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Story summary

Karnataka government under Chief Minister D K Shivakumar launched two RTI reforms.
Physical RTI requests must be entered online within two days as a Sakala service.
Late registration entitles applicants to compensatory relief and holds the officer accountable.
Online filing is now available at all Bengaluru One and Karnataka One and Gram One centres.
The unified platform tracks applications and monitors RTI Act 2005 timelines and flags officer delays.