1st RTI Drafting Competition by Panjab University
About the Organisation
The Panjab University Students’ Liberty Union is a student-led academic and policy forum functioning at Panjab University. The Union operates as a campus initiative within the global Students For Liberty network, one of the world’s largest student organisations dedicated to advancing dialogue on public policy, governance, and constitutional values.
The Union aims to promote constitutional literacy, public policy engagement, and informed academic discourse on governance, democracy, and institutional accountability through competitions, discussions, and research initiatives.
About the Event
The Panjab University Students’ Liberty Union is organising the 1st National Libertarian RTI Drafting Competition, titled “शासन को सवाल”, intending to promote transparency and democratic accountability through the use of the Right to Information Act.
Participants will be presented with a detailed factual matrix inspired by real-world governance issues involving electoral politics, bureaucratic pressure, and alleged institutional failures. Based on the scenario, participants will be required to draft strategically framed RTI applications to uncover relevant information and ensure accountability.
The competition is designed to test participants’ legal drafting skills, analytical reasoning, statutory understanding of the Right to Information Act, and their ability to navigate the complexities of governance through precise and effective information requests.
Theme
The competition focuses on Transparency, Democratic Accountability, and the Strategic Use of the Right to Information Act in Governance.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students enrolled in Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes across India.
Formatting Guidelines
Participants must draft RTI applications based on the factual matrix provided in the official brochure.
Submissions should:
- Be written in clear and precise legal language
- Be structured as formal RTI applications under the Right to Information Act
- Address the relevant Public Information Authorities where applicable
- Clearly frame information requests based on the given facts
Further detailed drafting instructions will be provided in the official brochure and problem statement.
Submission Categories
Participants may register either as:
- Individual Participant
- Team of Two Participants
Submission Guidelines
Participants must submit their draft RTI applications by the prescribed deadline, in accordance with the rules set out in the official brochure.
Important Dates
Last Date to Register: 2 March 2026
Last Date to Submit: 12 March 2026
Selection Guidelines
Submissions will be evaluated based on:
- Legal accuracy and understanding of the RTI framework
- Precision and clarity of drafted queries
- Strategic identification of relevant information
- Logical structure and drafting quality
Prizes
Top-performing participants will be awarded merit certificates and prizes.
All participants will receive certificates of participation.
Registration Fees
₹100 – Individual Participant
₹150 – Team of Two Participants
Registration Process
Participants must register using the official registration form and pay the registration fee. Upon successful registration, participants will receive access to the official brochure and the problem statement.
The Registration Form can be accessed from the link given below.
Submission Procedure
After reviewing the factual matrix and rules in the brochure, participants must prepare and submit their RTI draft in accordance with the submission instructions.
The Brochure and Problem Statement can be downloaded from here
Contact Details
For any queries, participants may contact:
Sukhman Kapoor
Chairwoman, Publications and Editorial Committee
Panjab University Students’ Liberty Union
Contact: 8168026325
