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Disciplinary action pending — RTI for status

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

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 +====== Disciplinary action pending — RTI for status ======
 +
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **Disciplinary Authority**. Ask charge-sheet status, enquiry-officer report, my written statement disposition, projected decision.</WRAP>
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 +===== Legal framework =====
 +  * **CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 / State CCA Rules** — disciplinary procedure.
 +  * **Union of India v. Tulsiram Patel (1985)** — natural justice framework.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== 5 questions to ask =====
 +  - Charge-sheet status.
 +  - Enquiry officer report status.
 +  - My statement disposition.
 +  - Projected decision.
 +  - Interim relief (suspension revocation, etc.).
 +
 +===== Template =====
 +<code>
 +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.
 +</code>
 +
 +===== 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**.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:rti-for-departmental-enquiry|Departmental enquiry RTI]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-vigilance-clearance|Vigilance clearance RTI]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  - CCS (CCA) Rules 1965. Tulsiram Patel (1985).
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>rti for disciplinary action status citizen-rti rti-template}}