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Employment / character verification — RTI

⚠️ 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 SP AND Local PS. Ask PV form receipt, verification status, adverse remarks (if any), basis.

  • State Police Manuals.
  • Section 4(1)(d) RTI.
  • Article 16(1) — equal opportunity.

5 questions to ask

  1. PV form receipt.
  2. Verification status.
  3. Adverse remarks.
  4. Basis & officer.
  5. Projected completion.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, SP / Local PS
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Employment PV

Employment PV for [post] — please furnish (1) form receipt, (2) status, (3) adverse remarks, (4) basis, (5) projected completion.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing without employer reference.
  • Skipping §4(1)(d) for adverse.

Case law anchors

  • CIC/MoHA/A/2018/000234 — employment PV disclosable.

Pro tips

  • Pair with state-police helpline.
  • Employer parallel grievance.

FAQ

  • Q: Past FIR cleared — adverse PV? Cite closure; RTI for rectification.
  • Q: Bank job PV? RBI/IBA framework; same RTI route.

Sources

  1. State Police Manuals. RTI §4(1)(d).

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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