Closure Report Under RTI
The police closed my FIR, and I want to get a copy of the closure report under the RTI Act. Can I file an RTI application for this? What information can I ask for?
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2 answersYes, you can file an RTI application under §6(1) to the PIO of the police station, asking for a copy of the closure report. You can ask for the reasons behind the closure and the current status of the case.
The PIO might deny the information, citing §8(1)(h), but you can argue that the closure report is a public document, and the information can't be denied under this clause. Refer to the Thalappalam 2013 case.
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Yes, you can file an RTI application under §6(1) to the PIO of the police station, asking for a copy of the closure report. You can ask for the reasons behind the closure and the current status of the case.
The PIO might deny the information, citing §8(1)(h), but you can argue that the closure report is a public document, and the information can't be denied under this clause. Refer to the Thalappalam 2013 case.
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