rti-for-cm-relief-fund-disbursement
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CM Relief Fund disbursement — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to CMO Secretariat / CMRF Trust. Ask my application status, disbursement policy, comparable disbursements (anonymised), audit framework.
Legal framework
- State CMRF Trust deeds.
- Article 14 + 21 — non-arbitrary distribution.
- CIC orders on CMRF disclosure.
5 questions to ask
- My application status.
- Disbursement policy.
- Anonymised comparables.
- Audit framework.
- Annual report.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, CMO Secretariat Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — CMRF disbursement & policy My CMRF application No. [..] for [purpose] — please furnish (1) status, (2) policy, (3) anonymised comparables, (4) audit, (5) annual report. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without application number.
- Asking for other beneficiaries' identity — barred.
Case law anchors
- CIC/CMRF orders 2024-25 — CMRF trusts under RTI.
- Common Cause v. UoI (PMNRF 2018) — analogous case.
Pro tips
- Use state CM grievance helpline.
- Health-emergency CMRF: parallel PMJAY/state-health RTI.
FAQ
- Q: PMNRF vs PM-CARES distinction? Each separate; PM-CARES status under RTI is litigated.
- Q: Beneficiary list — disclosable? Aggregate yes; identity protected.
Related reading
Sources
- State CMRF Trust deeds. Constitution Articles 14, 21.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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