rti-for-budget-allocation-department
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Departmental budget allocation — RTI for breakup
Direct answer. File RTI to Department Finance Wing. Ask budget allocation by head, supplementary grants, utilisation status, savings, surrender.
Legal framework
- General Financial Rules 2017.
- Constitution Article 266 (Consolidated Fund).
- State Budget Manual.
5 questions to ask
- Allocation by head/sub-head.
- Supplementary grants.
- Utilisation status.
- Savings/surrender.
- Re-appropriation orders.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Department Finance Wing Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Budget allocation & utilisation Department [..] FY [..] budget — please furnish (1) allocation, (2) supplementary, (3) utilisation, (4) savings, (5) re-appropriation. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Asking only for total — ask head-wise breakup.
- Skipping savings/surrender ask — biggest leakage indicator.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoF/A/2018/000567 — department budget disclosable.
- Constitution Article 266.
Pro tips
- Cross-check PFMS portal.
- Pair with PRS India dashboards.
FAQ
- Q: Centrally Sponsored vs Central Sector — different? Yes; RTI for scheme-wise.
- Q: Off-budget borrowings? RTI for EBR list.
Related reading
Sources
- GFR 2017. Constitution Article 266. State Budget Manual.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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