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Hospital / nursing home licence — RTI for status & compliance
Direct answer. File RTI to State Health Director AND DM. Ask CEA registration, last inspection, NABH status, deficiency notices.
Legal framework
- Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulation) Act 2010 — applicable in 12 states + UTs.
- State Public Health Acts.
- NABH framework (voluntary).
5 questions to ask
- CEA registration status.
- Last inspection report.
- NABH/NABL status.
- Deficiency notices.
- Patient-grievance disposal.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State Health Director / DM Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Hospital licence + Clinical Establishments compliance My/relative's treatment at [hospital] — please furnish (1) CEA reg, (2) last inspection, (3) NABH/NABL, (4) deficiencies, (5) grievance disposal. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without hospital reg number.
- Skipping CEA applicability check.
Case law anchors
- CEA Act 2010.
- CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000456 — hospital records disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use state CEA registry.
- Pair with CMO grievance.
FAQ
- Q: CEA exempt hospital — alternative? State Public Health Act framework.
- Q: NABH lapse? RTI for renewal status.
Related reading
Sources
- CEA Act 2010. State Public Health Acts. NABH framework.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.