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Vendor empanelment — RTI for criteria & list
Direct answer. File RTI to Procurement Authority. Ask empanelment criteria, current empanelled list, my application status, rejection reasons.
Legal framework
- GFR 2017 — empanelment framework.
- CVC Manual.
- GeM Vendor Manual.
5 questions to ask
- Empanelment criteria.
- Empanelled vendor list.
- My application status.
- Rejection reasons.
- Re-empanelment cycle.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Procurement Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Empanelment criteria & list My empanelment application No. [..] for category [..] — please furnish (1) criteria, (2) list, (3) my status, (4) rejection reasons, (5) re-empanelment cycle. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Asking for other vendors' bids — third-party.
- Skipping §4(1)(d) for rejection.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoF/A/2018/000345 — empanelment criteria disclosable.
- Article 14 — equality.
Pro tips
- Pair with CVC complaint.
- Vendor association stronger.
FAQ
- Q: Empanelment cancelled — appealable? Yes; RTI for cancellation order.
- Q: GeM vs department empanelment? Distinct routes.
Related reading
Sources
- GFR 2017. CVC Manual. GeM Vendor Manual.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.