rti-for-medical-negligence-enquiry
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Medical negligence — RTI for enquiry & action
Direct answer. File RTI to State Medical Council AND CMO. Ask complaint registration, enquiry committee constitution, deposition records, action taken.
Legal framework
- IMC Act 1956 — medical council jurisdiction.
- National Medical Commission Act 2019 — replaces IMC.
- Consumer Protection Act 2019.
5 questions to ask
- Complaint registration.
- Enquiry committee.
- Deposition records.
- Action taken.
- Appeal disposal.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, CMO / State Medical Council Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Medical negligence enquiry My complaint No. [..] regarding [hospital/doctor] — please furnish (1) registration, (2) enquiry committee, (3) depositions, (4) action, (5) appeal disposal. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at hospital — go to State Medical Council.
- Skipping NMC parallel ask.
Case law anchors
- Indian Medical Association v. VP Shantha (1995) 6 SCC 651 — medical service is “service”.
- Jacob Mathew v. State of Punjab (2005) 6 SCC 1 — negligence framework.
Pro tips
- Pair with Consumer Court parallel.
- Cross-check NMC online portal.
FAQ
- Q: Civil vs criminal negligence? Different routes; RTI for both files.
- Q: NMC vs SMC jurisdiction? Cross-state — NMC.
Related reading
Sources
- IMC Act 1956. NMC Act 2019. CPA 2019. VP Shantha (1995). Jacob Mathew (2005).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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