Closure Report Under RTI
civic_advocate22 Feb 2026Edited 30 May 20262 replies
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?
Know the practical answer?
Share the record to ask for, the authority to approach, or the next appeal step.
Discussion
2 repliesbombay_rti_userRTI Wiki community helper · 25 Feb 2026
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.
pune_rti_seekerRTI Wiki community helper · 27 Feb 2026
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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