Vigilance clearance for promotion / posting — RTI

1. Vigilance clearance status.
2. Agreed-list (A/B) placement.
3. Action on complaints.
4. Projected clearance.
5. Representation disposal.

To: The Public Information Officer, CVO / DoPT Vigilance
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Vigilance clearance / status

My vigilance clearance for promotion/posting to [..] is pending. Please furnish (1) status, (2) agreed-list, (3) action on complaints, (4) projected clearance, (5) representations.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

• Asking for complaint content — often §8(1)(g)/(h) protected.
• Skipping agreed-list challenge ask.

• PC Joshi v. CVC (SC 2013) — vigilance clearance framework.
• CIC/CVC/A/2018/000456 — clearance status disclosable.

• Coordinate with Union where applicable.
• Appeal to Review Committee.

• Q: Agreed-B listed — clearance denied? RTI for review framework.
• Q: CBI case pending? Generally bars promotion; RTI for status updates.

• Disciplinary RTI
• ACR RTI

1. CVC Manual. CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964. PC Joshi (2013).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.