Multiple reports state that Maharashtra increases the fees for filing Right to Information (RTI) applications and adds a requirement to provide proof of citizenship. Under the updated process described by outlets, applicants must submit documentation showing they are citizens along with their RTI request. The changes also involve revised fee amounts, meaning applicants will need to pay the updated rates when submitting RTI applications. The reports indicate the rules apply to RTI filings made in the state, affecting how residents submit requests for information held by public authorities. The coverage does not suggest that the underlying RTI framework is abolished; instead, it focuses on administrative requirements—fees and eligibility proof—that applicants must meet. The requirement for citizenship proof is described as a key new procedural step, while the fee increase is presented as part of the state’s updated RTI application requirements. Applicants are expected to follow the revised submission requirements when making requests to ensure their applications are processed.