All playbooks
367 step-by-step civic-action playbooks for India.
- Civic action5 Aug 2026
How to file an RTI First Appeal when your request is ignored or rejected
Filed an RTI but got no reply? Or did the PIO give you a vague, copy-paste answer? Here is how to file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act 2005.
11 min read · 2,308 words - Civic action3 Aug 2026
How to choose between Article 32 and Article 226 for your rights case
Should you go to the Supreme Court or High Court when your rights are hit? Learn the strategy behind picking the right court under Articles 32 and 226.
12 min read · 2,503 words - Civic action3 Aug 2026
How to distinguish between a property card, sale deed, and khata
Confused between a Sale Deed and a Khata? One proves you bought it, the other just lets you pay tax. Learn what document actually proves you own your home in India.
12 min read · 2,421 words - Civic action2 Aug 2026
How to file a writ petition under Article 226 in a High Court
Learn when and how to approach the High Court under Article 226 to protect your rights against government inaction, illegal orders, or university disputes.
11 min read · 2,350 words - Civic action2 Aug 2026
How to check your MLA's voting record and performance data
Think your MLA is working hard? Stop guessing. Here is how to use PRS Legislative Research and official portals to track their attendance, questions, and assembly participation.
11 min read · 2,385 words - Civic action25 Jul 2026
How to report child labour using Childline 1098 and the PENCIL portal
See a kid working at a dhaba or factory? Here is how to use Childline 1098 and the PENCIL portal to report child labour and ensure they get back to school.
11 min read · 2,399 words - Civic action25 Jul 2026
How to report fake news under IT Rules 2021 (BNS Section 353)
Tired of WhatsApp university? Learn how to use the IT Rules 2021 and the GAC portal to hold social media platforms accountable for misinformation and dangerous fake news.
10 min read · 2,057 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to apply for a caste certificate and check domicile rules
Applying for college or a government job? Learn how to navigate domicile rules, gather the right documents, and get your SC, ST, or OBC certificate without the headache.
10 min read · 2,062 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to claim gig worker rights under the Code on Social Security 2020
Delivering food or fixing pipes via apps? The Code on Social Security 2020 changes your legal status. Here is how to register for benefits and what you are owed.
11 min read · 2,332 words - Civic action24 Jul 2026
How to register a society or trust for civic activism in India
Ready to take your youth group to the next level? Learn how to register as a Society or Trust to raise funds and work officially with the government.
11 min read · 2,389 words - Civic action22 Jul 2026
How to file a Lokpal complaint against central government corruption
Tired of seeing central government funds vanish? Here is how to use the Lokpal, India's top anti-corruption body, to hold high-ranking officials and MPs accountable.
10 min read · 2,054 words - Civic action21 Jul 2026
How to file a second appeal at the Central Information Commission (CIC)
If your RTI was ignored or rejected by a central department, don't give up. Learn how to file a Second Appeal under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act to get the truth.
11 min read · 2,330 words - Civic action20 Jul 2026
How to challenge a parking ticket using consumer rights laws
Got an illegal 'fine' at a mall or overcharged by a parking contractor? Use the Consumer Protection Act 2019 to fight back against unfair parking tickets and scams.
11 min read · 2,248 words - Civic action20 Jul 2026
How to report UPI fraud and freeze transactions via 1930 helpline
Lost money to a UPI or bank scam? Use the "golden hour" to freeze the transfer using the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal before the scammer withdraws it.
11 min read · 2,205 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
Can police forcibly hospitalize you during a protest? Know your rights
Peaceful assembly is a constitutional right. Detention has legal limits. Forced medical treatment is a separate question again. Here's how all three actually work.
8 min read · 1,658 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
Will AI Make Working Optional? A Clear-Eyed Look
AI could make work optional — but not for the reason most assume. Whether it does is less about technology than about how we choose to share what technology produces.
6 min read · 1,263 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to check passport application status and find the real reason for delays
Passport stuck on 'Under Review' or 'Pending Police Verification'? Here's how to track it properly and the RTI route that consistently unclogs stuck files.
4 min read · 749 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to track your FIR's investigation status using CCTNS
Filed an FIR and heard nothing? Here's how to track its investigation status through CCTNS and the Digital Police Portal, and a follow-up right most people never use.
4 min read · 809 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to track your ward's municipal budget (and where the money goes)
Your ward has a budget line for roads, drains and parks. Here's how to find the allocation, see what was actually spent, and challenge the gap.
4 min read · 747 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to check street-light tenders and hold the contractor accountable
A dead street light is usually a contractor in breach. Here's how to find the tender, confirm who was paid to maintain it, and use that paper trail to force a repair.
4 min read · 888 words - Civic action19 Jul 2026
How to report a digital arrest scam to the Cyber Crime portal
You get a video call from a fake CBI officer claiming you are under digital arrest for a package with drugs. Here is how to spot the scam and report it under the IT Act.
10 min read · 2,163 words - Civic action18 Jul 2026
AI Councils and Ensemble Models: How Combining Models Boosts Accuracy
Why combining several models — from Random Forests to LLM 'councils' like mixture-of-agents — beats a single model, how it works, and when the extra cost isn't worth it.
8 min read · 1,600 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to track annual policy reviews and Ministry reports on PRS India
Stop guessing and start tracking. Learn how to find Ministry Annual Reports, use PRS India for analysis, and hold the government accountable using official performance data.
10 min read · 2,185 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to use your ration card in any state under One Nation One Ration Card
Moving for a job or college? Don't cancel your ration card. Learn how to use One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) to get your grains anywhere in India using the Mera Ration app.
11 min read · 2,279 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to file a consumer complaint in District Commission (CPA 2019)
Bought a defective phone or got scammed by an ed-tech course? Learn how to file a case in the District Consumer Commission, from fee tiers to the E-daakhil process.
9 min read · 1,923 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to demand better roads and waste management in Bengaluru via BBMP
Tired of potholes and garbage in Bengaluru? Learn how to use the BBMP Act 2020, Ward Committees, and the Sakala Act to force civic action and get results.
11 min read · 2,392 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to register for e-Shram and access benefits for informal workers
Help the backbone of India—delivery partners, domestic help, and construction workers—get social security. Here is how to enrol them on the e-Shram portal.
10 min read · 2,175 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to apply for a voter ID card using Form 6 for first-time voters
Turning 18? Here is the exact list of documents and steps to get your first Voter ID card via Form 6 on the Voter Service Portal without paying any middlemen.
10 min read · 2,181 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to verify your voter ID during door-to-door enumeration
Ensure your name is on the electoral roll. Learn how door-to-door voter enumeration works and how to track your Booth Level Officer (BLO) under ECI rules.
11 min read · 2,216 words - Civic action17 Jul 2026
How to check if a college or university is UGC or AICTE recognised
Avoid fake degree scams by learning how to verify university recognition using official UGC and AICTE databases before you pay your admission fees.
11 min read · 2,301 words