Blood bank availability / safety — RTI for records

Blood bank availability / safety — RTI for records

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

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Direct answer. File RTI to State Drugs Controller AND State NACO. Ask blood-stock register, donor-screening audit, NAT-PCR records, transfusion-reaction register.

Legal framework

Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 + Rules — blood bank licence.
NACO guidelines — HIV testing.
NBTC Standards 2024.

5 questions to ask

Blood-stock register.
Donor-screening audit.
NAT-PCR test records.
Transfusion-reaction register.
Licence renewal status.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, State Drugs Controller / NACO
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Blood bank stock & safety

Blood bank [..] — please furnish (1) stock, (2) donor screening, (3) NAT-PCR, (4) transfusion reactions, (5) licence renewal.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Asking for donor identity — privacy.
Skipping NAT-PCR ask.

Case law anchors

CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000789 — blood bank records disclosable.
Common Cause v. UoI (1996) — blood safety SC orders.

Pro tips

Pair with NACO + IRCS for context.
Patient associations strong.

FAQ

Q: Rare blood group dispute? RTI for rare-donor registry.
Q: Transfusion reaction probe? Hospital + blood bank both RTI.

Sources

D&C Act 1940 + Rules. NACO guidelines. NBTC Standards 2024.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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