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MGNREGA wages delayed — RTI to Block Programme Officer

File RTI to **Block Programme Officer (BPO)** AND **Gram Panchayat Secretary**. Ask muster-roll status, work-completion measurement, FTO generation date, wage-c

MGNREGA wages delayed — RTI to Block Programme Officer

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to Block Programme Officer (BPO) AND Gram Panchayat Secretary. Ask muster-roll status, work-completion measurement, FTO generation date, wage-credit date, compensation under §3(3).

  • MGNREGA 2005 §3(3) — 15-day wage payment; compensation if delayed.
  • Para 9 of Schedule II — work measurement.
  • Operational Guidelines 2013 + 2025 amendment.

5 questions to ask

  1. Muster-roll number and dates worked.
  2. Work-measurement date.
  3. FTO (Fund Transfer Order) generation date.
  4. Wage credit date.
  5. Compensation accrued under §3(3).

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Block Programme Officer
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — MGNREGA wage delay

My MGNREGA muster roll [..] for [village] is pending wages despite §3(3)'s 15-day rule. Please furnish: (1) muster-roll dates, (2) measurement date, (3) FTO date, (4) wage credit date, (5) compensation accrued.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing only at panchayat — escalate to BPO.
  • Not citing MIS reference.
  • Skipping the §3(3) compensation ask.

Case law anchors

  • Swaraj Abhiyan v. UoI (SC 2018) — MGNREGA wage delay attracts statutory compensation.
  • CIC/MoRD/A/2019/000234 — muster roll publicly disclosable.

Pro tips

  • Cross-check nrega.nic.in — MIS data is public.
  • Pair with Social Audit complaint.

FAQ

  • Q: Compensation rate? 0.05% of unpaid wage per day delay (Para 30 Operational Guidelines).
  • Q: Job card not issued? File RTI for job-card application status.

Sources

  1. MGNREGA 2005. Operational Guidelines 2013. Swaraj Abhiyan (2018).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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