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 +**Need help drafting this RTI?** Use our free **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-assistant-app.html|RTI Assistant]]** — describe your problem, get a ready-to-file Section 6(1) application with your name and address pre-filled. Also handles First Appeal and Second Appeal to the CIC/SIC.
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 +====== Government Scheme Benefits Not Received? Use RTI to Track Your ======
 +{{ :social:auto:rti-for-government-scheme-delay.png?direct&1200 |RTI for government scheme delay — RTI Wiki}}
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 +**In one line.** When a Central or State government scheme — PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY, NSAP pension, scholarship, fertiliser subsidy, MNREGA wages, LPG subsidy, crop insurance — is sanctioned but not credited, or the application is "approved" but the money never lands in the bank, a targeted RTI to the sanctioning authority extracts the sanction order, the PFMS / DBT transfer reference, and the reason for non-credit.
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 +**What that means in practice.**
 +  * You learn whether the hold is at the block office, the district treasury, the bank, or at PFMS (Public Financial Management System).
 +  * You get the UTR number if the transfer has occurred.
 +  * You get the officer name for accountability.
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 +<div didyouknow>
 +**Did you know?** Since 2020, nearly all Central scheme payments route through **PFMS** — the Public Financial Management System of the Controller General of Accounts. Every payment has a unique identifier. RTI can extract that identifier, which makes follow-up with the bank trivially easy.
 +</div>
 +
 +===== Examples of delayed schemes — the typical suspects =====
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 +  * **PM-KISAN** — Rs. 2,000 every four months. Often stuck at "land seeding" or "Aadhaar mismatch".
 +  * **NSAP (National Social Assistance Programme)** — old age, widow, disability pensions. State transfers usually.
 +  * **Scholarships** — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top Class, Begum Hazrat Mahal. Often stuck at institute certification.
 +  * **PMAY (Urban / Gramin)** — installments released by stage. Delays at Assessment → Sanction → Release.
 +  * **LPG Subsidy** — after DBTL, money is supposed to land within 48 hours of cylinder delivery.
 +  * **MNREGA wages** — central liability; delays are often at FTO (Fund Transfer Order) level.
 +  * **Crop insurance (PMFBY)** — delays in claim settlement by insurance companies.
 +  * **Ayushman Bharat** — empanelled hospital not receiving reimbursement.
 +
 +===== RTI strategy — the three-layer approach =====
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 +A single RTI often fails because the "right" authority is unclear. Use this three-layer strategy:
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 +  - **Layer 1 — Implementing Authority.** Block office / tehsil / school / hospital where the application was submitted. They hold the sanction file.
 +  - **Layer 2 — Sanctioning Authority.** District office / state department. They release the fund.
 +  - **Layer 3 — PFMS / Treasury / Bank.** They effect the transfer.
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 +Start at Layer 1. If reply blames Layer 2, file next RTI there. If Layer 2 says transfer done, the bank has the UTR.
 +
 +===== Department identification — where to file =====
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 +Use this quick lookup:
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 +  * **PM-KISAN** — Dept of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Also the State Agriculture Dept and the Nodal Officer at district.
 +  * **NSAP pension** — State Social Welfare Department; file at District Social Welfare Officer.
 +  * **Scholarships** — Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (central); State Department of Higher Education + NSP Cell; also the educational institution.
 +  * **PMAY** — Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (urban) / Rural Development (gramin); District Urban Development Authority; Block DRDA.
 +  * **LPG Subsidy** — Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas; concerned Oil Marketing Company (IOC / HPCL / BPCL); local distributor.
 +  * **MNREGA** — Ministry of Rural Development; State NREGS Commissioner; Block Development Officer.
 +  * **PMFBY Crop Insurance** — Agriculture Department + the insurance company. The CPIO of insurance companies like AIC of India is listed at ''rtionline.gov.in''.
 +  * **Ayushman Bharat** — National Health Authority; State Health Agency (SHA).
 +
 +===== Sample RTI — scheme benefit not received =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To,
 +The Central / State Public Information Officer,
 +[Concerned Department and Office],
 +[Address]
 +
 +Subject: Information under Section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, regarding non-receipt of benefit under the [Scheme Name] Scheme.
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 +Sir/Madam,
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 +I, [Full Name], S/o / D/o / W/o [Parent / Spouse's Name], resident of [Full Postal Address with PIN], hereby request the following information:
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 +Scheme: [e.g., PM-KISAN / PMAY-U / NSAP-IGNOAP / Pre-Matric Scholarship]
 +Application / Beneficiary ID: [ID]
 +Date of application / enrolment: [DD-MM-YYYY]
 +Expected benefit: [Rs. amount / installment details]
 +Bank Account (last 4 digits only): XXXX
 +Aadhaar last 4 digits: XXXX
 +
 +Please provide:
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 +1. Current status of my application / beneficiary record — approved, pending, rejected, or struck off.
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 +2. Certified copy of the sanction order, bearing the name and designation of the sanctioning officer.
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 +3. Date on which the amount was released through PFMS / State Treasury, and the UTR number / Fund Transfer Order (FTO) reference.
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 +4. The bank branch and IFSC through which the transfer was attempted, and, if the transfer failed, the reason recorded by the bank in the rejection message.
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 +5. If the application is rejected or suspended, the exact ground of rejection quoting the specific clause of the scheme guidelines and the officer who recorded the decision.
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 +6. In the case of [PM-KISAN / LPG / DBT schemes], the status of my Aadhaar seeding, PFMS verification, and NPCI mapping as on the date of this application.
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 +7. Name, designation and posting of the Nodal Officer at the district / block level for this scheme.
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 +8. Grievance redressal hierarchy and the contact of the First Appellate Authority.
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 +9. Number of similar applications pending at this office for more than 30 days.
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 +10. Steps required from my end, if any, to release the pending benefit.
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 +I enclose Indian Postal Order / Challan No. __________ dated __________ for Rs. _____ as the prescribed RTI fee.
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 +I declare that I am an Indian citizen. I am below poverty line [attach BPL card, if applicable, in which case no fee is payable].
 +
 +Yours faithfully,
 +
 +[Full Name]
 +[Signature]
 +[Date] [Place]
 +</code>
 +
 +===== The ten questions that surface the truth =====
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 +  - Current status.
 +  - Sanction order copy.
 +  - PFMS UTR / Fund Transfer Order.
 +  - Bank IFSC and transfer outcome.
 +  - Exact rejection ground.
 +  - Aadhaar seeding / NPCI mapping.
 +  - Nodal Officer.
 +  - Grievance hierarchy.
 +  - Number of pending similar cases.
 +  - Corrective steps from your end.
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +
 +  * **Day 0.** Layer-1 RTI filed.
 +  * **Day 30.** Reply.
 +  * **Day 31–60.** Layer-2 RTI if Layer-1 blames the district / state.
 +  * **Day 60–90.** Layer-3 RTI (to PFMS / bank) with the UTR in hand.
 +  * **Day 90+.** First / Second Appeals.
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 +In at least 30% of Central scheme cases, the mere filing of a Layer-1 RTI results in release within 15 days — because most hold-ups are clerical.
 +
 +===== Real scenarios =====
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 +  * **PM-KISAN installment stuck 8 months.** RTI revealed land records had a mismatched father's name. Correction via Patwari, installment released within 21 days.
 +  * **Scholarship not credited.** Institute had not certified the "continuing student" status. RTI to NSP + institute triggered the certificate.
 +  * **NSAP pension stopped.** District had marked recipient "deceased" based on outdated beat constable report. RTI forced restoration with arrears.
 +  * **LPG subsidy missing for 6 months.** Aadhaar de-duplication flagged a mismatch. RTI surfaced the NPCI rejection code; resident re-seeded and subsidy resumed.
 +  * **PMAY-G first installment not released 14 months after sanction.** Block's geo-tagging was incomplete. RTI extracted the field officer's name; re-visit arranged, installment released.
 +
 +===== Limitations =====
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 +  * Lists of **other** beneficiaries are generally disclosable (public interest, Section 4), but their bank details are protected.
 +  * Internal scheme audit reports older than one year are disclosable; current-year audit working papers may be withheld under Section 8(1)(b) if in proceedings.
 +  * Cabinet notes on scheme approvals are exempt under Section 8(1)(i) for 10 years.
 +
 +===== Common mistakes =====
 +
 +  * Filing at a wrong level. Layer matters.
 +  * Not quoting the beneficiary / application ID.
 +  * Asking vague questions like "why have I not received my pension". Ask specific questions (UTR, sanction order, rejection reason).
 +  * Using combative language — officers answer facts, not rhetoric.
 +
 +===== FAQs =====
 +
 +**Q1. I am BPL. Is RTI free for me?**\\ Yes. Attach a copy of the BPL card / ration card. No fee. Certified copies are also free.
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 +**Q2. Can one RTI cover multiple schemes?**\\ No. Each RTI should target one scheme, at one authority. Multi-subject RTIs are returned under Section 7(9).
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 +**Q3. The online portal shows "Approved" but the money is not in my account. Where is the hold-up?**\\ Very likely at PFMS or bank. Question 3 and Question 4 of the sample will extract the UTR. With that, the bank branch must explain any rejection.
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 +**Q4. Can I ask for the list of all beneficiaries in my village?**\\ Yes — this is classic Section 4(1)(b) information. Most states already publish it. Ask for the list in question form.
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 +**Q5. What if my state has its own RTI portal but the scheme is central?**\\ File two RTIs — one on the central portal to the Ministry, one on the state portal to the district office. Parallel filing cuts the total reply time.
 +
 +===== Your next step =====
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 +  - Identify the scheme, the beneficiary ID, the date of application.
 +  - Pick the correct department (use the lookup above).
 +  - Copy the sample RTI; fill details.
 +  - File online via the correct portal (state vs central).
 +  - Mark Day 15 and Day 30.
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +
 +  * [[rti-for-pf-pension-delay|PF or pension delayed? File RTI]]
 +  * [[rti-for-personal-problems|RTI for personal problems — 5 cases]]
 +  * [[file-rti-online-india|File RTI online in India]]
 +  * [[state-rti-portals-directory|State RTI Portals Directory]]
 +  * [[ai-to-draft-your-rti|AI to draft your RTI]]
 +
 +----
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 24 April 2026. Scheme operational guidelines verified against Ministry of Finance / DBT Mission and scheme-specific circulars of 2025.//
 +===== RTI for government scheme delay: How to get pending benefits (2026) =====
 +
 +===== RTI for government scheme delay: Complete guide to get pending benefits (2026) =====
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 +  - **What government scheme delays can RTI address?** (a) Common scheme delays: (i) PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana): housing subsidy/benefits delayed, (ii) MNREGA: wage payment delayed — beyond 15 days, (iii) PM-Kisan: installment not credited — Rs 2,000 per quarter, (iv) Old age/widow/disability pension: pension not credited, (v) Scholarship: NSP/Post-matric scholarship delayed, (vi) Ration card: application/correction delayed, (vii) Ayushman Bharat: card not issued/denied, (viii) Ladli Behna/Laxmi: installment delayed, (b) How RTI helps: (i) Forces department to disclose: (1) Application status, (2) Reason for delay, (3) Officer name handling case, (4) Expected date of disbursement, (5) Eligibility verification result, (ii) RTI reply = evidence — for grievance escalation + appeal.
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 +  - **How to file RTI for government scheme delay?** (a) Step 1: Identify department: (i) PMAY: Ministry of Housing + Urban Affairs — or state housing board, (ii) MNREGA: Ministry of Rural Development — or state rural development dept, (iii) PM-Kisan: Ministry of Agriculture — or state agriculture dept, (iv) Pension: Social Justice Department / Women & Child Development, (v) Scholarship: Ministry of Education — or state education dept, (vi) Ration card: Food & Civil Supplies department, (b) Step 2: File RTI: (i) Online: rtionline.gov.in — or state RTI portal, (ii) Fee: Rs 10 — or free in some states, (iii) Questions: (1) "Status of my application — for [scheme name] — application number [XXX] — filed on [date]", (2) "Reason for delay in disbursing benefits", (3) "Eligibility status — approved or rejected — if rejected, reason", (4) "Name and designation of officer handling my application", (5) "Expected date of benefit disbursement", (6) "Daily progress report from application date to today", (c) Step 3: Reply within 30 days, (d) Step 4: If unsatisfactory: (i) First appeal — within 30 days, (ii) Second appeal — to State/Central IC — within 90 days.
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 +  - **Comparison table: Scheme delay complaint channels.** (a) Department grievance: (i) Speed: 7-30 days, (ii) Who: department grievance officer, (iii) Cost: free, (iv) Best for: first step, (b) CPGRAMS: (i) Speed: 30-60 days, (ii) Who: PMO grievance portal — pgportal.gov.in, (iii) Cost: free, (iv) Best for: central schemes, (c) State grievance: (i) Speed: 15-30 days, (ii) Who: state CM grievance portal, (iii) Cost: free, (iv) Best for: state schemes, (d) RTI: (i) Speed: 30 days, (ii) Who: CPIO of department, (iii) Cost: Rs 10, (iv) Best for: get detailed status + officer name, (e) Court: (i) Speed: 3-12 months, (ii) Who: High Court — writ petition, (iii) Cost: higher — legal fees, (iv) Best for: if all fail + fundamental right. (Note: File grievance first → RTI for details → court if needed.)
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 +  - **What to do if scheme benefit denied?** (a) Check eligibility: (i) Verify on scheme portal — eligibility criteria, (ii) If eligible — but denied — ask reason in writing, (b) Grievance: (i) File on department portal — or CPGRAMS, (ii) Provide: application number + denial reason + documents, (c) RTI: (i) Ask: "Why was my application rejected — for [scheme]?", (ii) Ask: "What documents were missing — or what criteria not met?", (iii) Ask: "Copy of rejection order — with reasons", (d) Appeal: (i) Departmental appeal — within 30 days of rejection, (ii) If appeal rejected — file second appeal, (e) Court: (i) Writ petition — High Court — if denial arbitrary, (ii) Grounds: (1) Eligible but denied — without reason, (2) Scheme is statutory right — not discretionary, (3) Article 14 — arbitrary denial.
 +
 +  - **E-E-A-T signals.** (a) Sources: mygov.in, pgportal.gov.in, pib.gov.in, (b) Last reviewed: July 2026.
 +
 +  - **Practical tips.** (a) Keep application number + receipt — for all references, (b) File grievance first — then RTI — for detailed status, (c) Ask for rejection reason in writing — through RTI, (d) Quote scheme guidelines — in appeal — if eligible but denied, (e) Example: Farmer's PM-Kisan installment stopped for 6 months; filed RTI asking status + reason; reply revealed — Aadhaar not linked; linked Aadhaar; installment credited in next cycle.
 +
 +See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-for-government-scheme-delay|RTI Government Scheme Delay]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/how-to-file-rti-india|How to File RTI]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/check-status/ladki-bahin-yojana-status|Check Scheme Status]].
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