CEA compliance audit — RTI to State Health

CEA compliance audit — RTI to State Health

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Direct answer. File RTI to State Health Director. Ask list of CEA-registered establishments, last inspection cycle, deficiency notices, prosecution records.

Legal framework

Clinical Establishments Act 2010 — registration & inspection.
CEA Rules 2012.
State CEA notifications.

5 questions to ask

Registered establishments list.
Inspection cycle.
Deficiency notices.
Prosecution records.
Cancellation orders.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, State Health Director
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — CEA compliance audit

CEA compliance in [district] — please furnish (1) registered list, (2) inspections, (3) deficiencies, (4) prosecutions, (5) cancellations.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing at hospital — file at State Health Director.
Skipping state-applicability check.

Case law anchors

CIC/MoHFW/A/2019/000234 — CEA records disclosable.

Pro tips

Pair with patient association.
Use state CEA portal.

FAQ

Q: CEA exempt entity — what? State public health route.
Q: AYUSH establishment — covered? Yes after 2018 amendment.

Sources

CEA Act 2010 + Rules 2012. State CEA notifications.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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