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Lost mobile / IMEI tracking — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to PS AND Cyber Cell AND CEIR helpline. Ask IMEI registration on CEIR portal, tracking action, last-active CDR request.
Legal framework
- CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) — DoT portal.
- Indian Telegraph Act 1885 §5(2) — interception framework.
- CrPC §91/92 — production orders.
5 questions to ask
- CEIR registration status.
- Tracking action.
- Last-active CDR request.
- Officer-in-charge.
- Projected restoration.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, PS / Cyber Cell Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — IMEI tracking action My IMEI [..] reported lost on [..] — please furnish (1) CEIR registration, (2) tracking, (3) CDR request, (4) officer-in-charge, (5) projected restoration. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at PS — go to Cyber Cell + CEIR.
- Skipping CDR ask.
Case law anchors
- CEIR portal records.
- CIC/MoHA/A/2018/000456 — CEIR records disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use ceir.gov.in for self-registration.
- Pair with insurance claim.
FAQ
- Q: Recovered phone — IMEI unblock? Apply on CEIR portal.
- Q: SIM swap fraud? Separate RTI to telco.
Related reading
Sources
- CEIR portal. Indian Telegraph Act 1885. CrPC.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.