Bribery, RTI and citizen rights – guides for Tamil Nadu
How to file an RTI application, what to do if a bribe is demanded, where to complain, whistleblower safety and government-service procedures.
Right to Information (RTI)
How to write an RTI application, the fee, and what to do if there is no reply.
Right to Information (RTI)What is RTI? The Right to Information Act explained simplyWhat RTI is, who can ask which office for what information, the fee, and how many days the office has to reply. A plain guide for Tamil Nadu.Right to Information (RTI)How to write an RTI application: 6 steps and a sample formatWhat to write in an RTI application, where to submit it and how to pay the fee, with a sample application you can copy.Right to Information (RTI)No reply to your RTI? First appeal and second appeal explainedWhat to do when an RTI reply is late or unsatisfactory: the first appeal, the second appeal, and the deadlines for each.
Bribery: what you can do
What to do if a bribe is demanded, where to complain, and what the law says.
Bribery: what you can doWhat to do if a government officer asks for a bribe: 7 stepsWhat you can do, and what to avoid, when a bribe is demanded at a government office in Tamil Nadu, and where you can complain.Bribery: what you can doIs giving a bribe also a crime? What the law saysWhether giving a bribe is an offence in India, what happens if you were forced, and what the 7-day rule under the Prevention of Corruption Act means.Bribery: what you can doWhere to complain about a bribe in Tamil Nadu: DVAC and other routesContact details for DVAC Tamil Nadu, options for central government employees, and what a good complaint contains.
Whistleblowing
Reporting safely, keeping evidence, and speaking responsibly.
WhistleblowingWho is a whistleblower? Anonymous reporting and keeping evidence safeWhat a whistleblower is, what anonymous reporting means, and basic steps to protect your evidence and your identity.WhistleblowingThe risks of publishing accusations without evidenceWhy naming someone publicly without proof can backfire legally and hurt genuine complaints, and how to share information responsibly.
General information, not legal advice. NoLanjam is not a government body.