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Govt doctor not present — RTI for attendance & posting

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to CMO AND DHS. Ask doctor attendance register, sanctioned vs working strength, leave records, disciplinary action on absenteeism.

  • State Service Rules — attendance.
  • NHM HR norms.
  • Right to Health jurisprudence.

5 questions to ask

  1. Attendance register.
  2. Sanctioned vs working strength.
  3. Leave records.
  4. Action on absenteeism.
  5. Patient-load data.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, CMO / Director Health Services
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Doctor attendance & posting

Hospital [..] doctor [..] non-attendance — please furnish (1) attendance, (2) sanctioned strength, (3) leave records, (4) disciplinary action, (5) patient load.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing without specific dates.
  • Skipping patient-load correlation.

Case law anchors

  • CIC/MoHFW/A/2018/000345 — doctor-attendance disclosable.
  • Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of WB (1996) — Right to Health framework.

Pro tips

  • Pair with MyGov/CM grievance.
  • Community RTI strong.

FAQ

  • Q: NABH-empanelled doctor — separate rules? Yes for empanelled hospitals.
  • Q: Specialist post vacant? RTI for deputation/recruitment status.

Sources

  1. State Service Rules. NHM HR norms. Paschim Banga (1996).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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