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Question regarding RTI filing and its rules
20-Jul-2025 (In Civil Law)
I filed RTI to DELHI POLICE and MCD to get Date wise records of my all complaints, ATR & Enquiry reports which i made to them from previous 2 years.
So my questions is :
Can I get those Date wise record, ATR and Enquiry reports of my all complaints through RTI to them??
Sometimes their PIO and FAA doesn't reply properly in RTI if i ask them that why you didn't took proper action.
Yes, under the RTI Act, you are entitled to receive copies of all your complaints, date-wise ATR (Action Taken Reports), and enquiry reports submitted to Delhi Police and MCD over the past 2 years. If the PIO (Public Information Officer) fails to reply within 30 days or provides incomplete/unsatisfactory information, you can file a First Appeal before the First Appellate Authority (FAA) within 30 days of the RTI reply. If the FAA also fails to act, you may file a Second Appeal or Complaint before the Central Information Commission (CIC). Clearly mention the complaint numbers and dates, and request certified copies. Also, avoid asking for reasons or justifications (like “why no action was taken”), as the RTI Act doesn’t require authorities to provide explanations—only information on record.
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Adv. Adarsh Kumar
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Hi, yes, under the RTI Act, you do have the right to seek copies of your previous complaints, ATRs (Action Taken Reports), and enquiry records from both Delhi Police and MCD. However, RTI is meant to seek information that is already on record, it is not meant for questioning why a particular action wasn’t taken or to seek opinions or justifications. That’s probably why you're not getting proper responses when you ask “why action wasn’t taken.” If the PIO or FAA are not replying properly or delaying, there are remedies available, including filing a second appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC). But before that, it’s important to frame your RTI queries correctly, focused on documents and records, not on explanations or accountability questions. The way your application is worded makes a huge difference in getting a proper response. I’d suggest reviewing your RTI content and possibly rewording it to fit within the legal scope of the Act. If you're still facing issues, further action is definitely possible but that depends on the reply status, timelines, and the language used. You can connect with me to get your RTI draft reviewed or to plan your next legal step effectively.
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Adv. Abhishek Kumar
Adv. Abhishek Kumar
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If they don’t answer your queries within 30 days. You can file First appeal before higher authority of concerned department. And again if your queries were not answered in first appeal within 90days then you can avail your right to file 2nd appeal before CIC.
I hope your queries were answered.
Feel free to contact for further assistance.
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Adv. Alok Yadav
Adv. Alok Yadav
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आप RTI के तहत निम्नलिखित दस्तावेज मांग सकते हैं:
शिकायत का तिथि-वार रिकॉर्ड
कार्रवाई रिपोर्ट (ATR)
जांच रिपोर्ट
देरी के कारणों की जानकारी
कहाँ आवेदन करें:
दिल्ली पुलिस मामले में: संबंधित थाने या DCP ऑफिस के PIO
MCD मामले में: ज़ोनल MCD कार्यालय के PIO
उत्तर न मिलने पर:
1st Appeal → FAA
2nd Appeal → CIC/SIC
RTI शुल्क: ₹10 (ऑनलाइन या पोस्टल ऑर्डर)
RTI भाषा: हिंदी या अंग्रेजी
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Adv. Prateek Pal
Adv. Prateek Pal
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Hello,
Right to Information Act is a means to get information from the public authorities which are subject to certain restrictions as provided under the RTI Act itself.
The information you require can be availed provided such information is not barred under the RTI Act.
So far as your last question is concerned, you need to escape interrogatories in your questions to the concerned authorities when applying under RTI Act since only the information can be availed under the RTI Act.
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Adv. Aditya Purohit
Adv. Aditya Purohit
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