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+metatag-description=(File RTI to **State Medical Council** AND **CMO**. Ask complaint registration, enquiry committee constitution, deposition records, action taken.)}}
+====== Medical negligence — RTI for enquiry & action ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **State Medical Council** AND **CMO**. Ask complaint registration, enquiry committee constitution, deposition records, action taken.</WRAP>
+<WRAP collapse>
+===== Legal framework =====
+  * **IMC Act 1956** — medical council jurisdiction.
+  * **National Medical Commission Act 2019** — replaces IMC.
+  * **Consumer Protection Act 2019**.
+</WRAP>
+===== 5 questions to ask =====
+  - Complaint registration.
+  - Enquiry committee.
+  - Deposition records.
+  - Action taken.
+  - Appeal disposal.
+===== Template =====
+<code>
+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.
+</code>
+===== 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 =====
+  * [[:rti-for-hospital-licence|Hospital licence RTI]]
+  * [[:rti-for-clinical-establishment-act-compliance|CEA compliance RTI]]
+===== Sources =====
+  - IMC Act 1956. NMC Act 2019. CPA 2019. VP Shantha (1995). Jacob Mathew (2005).
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>rti for medical negligence enquiry citizen-rti rti-template}}

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