Disciplinary action pending — RTI for status

Disciplinary action pending — RTI for status — RTI Wiki

Direct answer. File RTI to Disciplinary Authority. Ask charge-sheet status, enquiry-officer report, my written statement disposition, projected decision.

  • CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 / State CCA Rules — disciplinary procedure.
  • Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel (1985) — natural justice framework.

5 questions to ask

  1. Charge-sheet status.
  2. Enquiry officer report status.
  3. My statement disposition.
  4. Projected decision.
  5. Interim relief (suspension revocation, etc.).

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Disciplinary Authority
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Disciplinary action status

My disciplinary case No. [..] is pending. Please furnish (1) charge-sheet status, (2) enquiry report, (3) my statement disposition, (4) projected decision, (5) interim relief.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing during pending enquiry — some records §8(1)(h) barred.
  • Asking for enquiry evidence — often protected.

Case law anchors

  • Tulsiram Patel (1985) 3 SCC 398 — natural justice in disciplinary.
  • CIC/DOPT/A/2017/000678 — disciplinary status disclosable to accused.

Pro tips

  • Pair with CAT/HC writ.
  • Ask for Union representation rights.

FAQ

  • Q: Suspension pending enquiry — duration? CCS Rules cap; RTI for revocation policy.
  • Q: Compulsory retirement? RTI for basis + representation.

Sources

  1. CCS (CCA) Rules 1965. Tulsiram Patel (1985).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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