Police verification adverse — RTI for remarks

Police verification adverse — RTI for remarks

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Direct answer. File RTI to SP-CID/SB. Ask copy of PV report, adverse remarks, basis for remarks, representation framework.

Legal framework

Passports Act 1967 §5/6.
Section 4(1)(d) RTI — reasons for adverse decisions.

5 questions to ask

PV report copy.
Adverse remarks (with reasons).
Source of remarks.
Representation framework.
Officer-in-charge.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, SP-CID / Special Branch
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PV adverse remarks

My passport file [..] PV adverse — please furnish (1) PV report, (2) adverse remarks, (3) source, (4) representation framework, (5) officer-in-charge.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at RPO — go to SP-CID.
Skipping §4(1)(d) invocation.

Case law anchors

Maneka Gandhi (1978) — passport = liberty.
CIC/MEA/A/2017/000456 — PV adverse remarks disclosable.

Pro tips

Pair with MADAD grievance.
Representation to RPO with rebuttal.

FAQ

Q: PV adverse for spouse — affects me? Some categories yes; RTI for spousal-PV file.
Q: Pending criminal case adverse? Cite acquittal/closure if applicable.

Sources

Passports Act 1967. Maneka Gandhi (1978). RTI §4(1)(d).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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