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How to file an RTI for police verification (passport/employment) in Delhi (NCT)

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Delhi (NCT), file your RTI for police verification (passport/employment) to the SP-CID / Special Branch. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; one of best-run state portals. Online portal: https://rtionline.delhi.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Delhi (NCT))

State Delhi (NCT)
Subject RTI for police verification (passport/employment)
Target office SP-CID / Special Branch
State fee Rs. 10 IPO or online; one of best-run state portals
Online portal https://rtionline.delhi.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor 21-day MEA SLA for passport PV; §4(1)(d) RTI for adverse remarks

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for police verification (passport/employment) covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Delhi (NCT)-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.

Filing in Delhi (NCT) — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. SP-CID / Special Branch is the standard target; in Delhi (NCT), this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; one of best-run state portals.
  3. File: online via https://rtionline.delhi.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Delhi (NCT) State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

Sample RTI subject line for Delhi (NCT)

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — police verification (passport/employment) in Delhi (NCT) (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”

For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for police verification (passport/employment) guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.