rti-for-government-contract-award
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Government contract awarded — RTI for full disclosure
Direct answer. File RTI to Procurement Authority post-award. Ask award letter, contract value, scope, deviations from tender, performance-bond status.
Legal framework
- GFR 2017 — procurement.
- CVC Manual — bid evaluation.
- Contract Act 1872.
5 questions to ask
- Award letter.
- Contract value & duration.
- Scope of work.
- Deviations from tender.
- Performance bond.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Procurement Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Contract award details Contract No. [..] for [scope] — please furnish (1) award letter, (2) value & duration, (3) scope, (4) deviations, (5) performance bond. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing pre-award — §8(1)(d) protected.
- Skipping deviation ask.
Case law anchors
- DDA v. Skipper Construction (1996) — public-trust.
- CIC/MoF/A/2018/000234 — post-award contracts disclosable.
Pro tips
- Pair with CVC reference.
- Use CPPP for cross-check.
FAQ
- Q: Variation order — disclosable? Yes — RTI for variation justification.
- Q: Contract termination? RTI for termination order + reasons.
Related reading
Sources
- GFR 2017. CVC Manual. CPPP.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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