rti-for-pmkisan-installment
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PM-KISAN installment missed — RTI to Agriculture department
Direct answer. File RTI to District Agriculture Officer AND Block-level Nodal Officer. Ask farmer-ID inclusion, eKYC status, last installment date, reason for missed installment, land-record linkage.
Legal framework
- PM-KISAN Scheme Operational Guidelines 2019 + 2023 amendment.
- Agriculture Census — landholding linkage.
- eKYC mandate (2022 onwards).
5 questions to ask
- Farmer-ID inclusion date.
- eKYC completion status.
- Last installment date and amount.
- Reason for missed installment.
- Land-record linkage status.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, District Agriculture Officer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PM-KISAN installment status My PM-KISAN farmer-ID [..] missed installment(s) [..]. Please furnish: (1) inclusion date, (2) eKYC status, (3) last installment, (4) reason for miss, (5) land-record linkage. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the eKYC verification ask — top reason for missed payments.
- Not citing farmer-ID/Aadhaar-linked bank a/c.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoA/A/2021/000345 — PM-KISAN beneficiary status disclosable.
- Kerala HC PMKISAN judgment 2022 — eKYC cannot be unilaterally cut without notice.
Pro tips
- Use pmkisan.gov.in for status — reference farmer-ID.
- If excluded for “income-tax payer” — file rectification grievance.
FAQ
- Q: NRI farmer eligible? No — PMKISAN excludes income-tax payers and certain professions.
- Q: Land in joint name — split share? Each landholder eligible for full Rs. 6,000 if separately held.
Related reading
Sources
- PM-KISAN Scheme Operational Guidelines 2019. Agriculture Census.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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