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Govt doctor not present — RTI for attendance & posting
Direct answer. File RTI to CMO AND DHS. Ask doctor attendance register, sanctioned vs working strength, leave records, disciplinary action on absenteeism.
Legal framework
- State Service Rules — attendance.
- NHM HR norms.
- Right to Health jurisprudence.
5 questions to ask
- Attendance register.
- Sanctioned vs working strength.
- Leave records.
- Action on absenteeism.
- Patient-load data.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, CMO / Director Health Services Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Doctor attendance & posting Hospital [..] doctor [..] non-attendance — please furnish (1) attendance, (2) sanctioned strength, (3) leave records, (4) disciplinary action, (5) patient load. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without specific dates.
- Skipping patient-load correlation.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000345 — doctor-attendance disclosable.
- Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of WB (1996) — Right to Health framework.
Pro tips
- Pair with MyGov/CM grievance.
- Community RTI strong.
FAQ
- Q: NABH-empanelled doctor — separate rules? Yes for empanelled hospitals.
- Q: Specialist post vacant? RTI for deputation/recruitment status.
Related reading
Sources
- State Service Rules. NHM HR norms. Paschim Banga (1996).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.