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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(police verification RTI, PV adverse, passport adverse, MADAD, Maneka Gandhi)
+metatag-description=(File RTI to **SP-CID/SB**. Ask copy of PV report, adverse remarks, basis for remarks, representation framework.)}}
+====== Police verification adverse — RTI for remarks ======
+{{ :social:auto:rti-for-police-verification-passport.png?direct&1200 }}
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** File RTI to **SP-CID/SB**. Ask copy of PV report, adverse remarks, basis for remarks, representation framework.</WRAP>
+<WRAP collapse>
+===== Legal framework =====
+  * **Passports Act 1967 §5/6**.
+  * **Section 4(1)(d) RTI** — reasons for adverse decisions.
+</WRAP>
+===== 5 questions to ask =====
+  - PV report copy.
+  - Adverse remarks (with reasons).
+  - Source of remarks.
+  - Representation framework.
+  - Officer-in-charge.
+===== Template =====
+<code>
+To: The Public Information Officer, SP-CID / Special Branch
+Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — PV adverse remarks
+My passport file [..] PV adverse — please furnish (1) PV report, (2) adverse remarks, (3) source, (4) representation framework, (5) officer-in-charge.
+Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
+</code>
+===== Common mistakes =====
+  * Filing only at RPO — go to **SP-CID**.
+  * Skipping **§4(1)(d)** invocation.
+===== Case law anchors =====
+  * **Maneka Gandhi (1978)** — passport = liberty.
+  * **CIC/MEA/A/2017/000456** — PV adverse remarks disclosable.
+===== Pro tips =====
+  * Pair with **MADAD grievance**.
+  * Representation to RPO with rebuttal.
+===== FAQ =====
+  * **Q: PV adverse for spouse — affects me?** Some categories yes; RTI for **spousal-PV file**.
+  * **Q: Pending criminal case adverse?** Cite acquittal/closure if applicable.
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:rti-for-passport-status|Passport status RTI]]
+  * [[:rti-for-police-verification-employment|PV employment RTI]]
+===== Sources =====
+  - Passports Act 1967. Maneka Gandhi (1978). RTI §4(1)(d).
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>rti for police verification passport citizen-rti rti-template}}

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