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CPGRAMS Status RTI — central grievance portal escalation (2026)

CPGRAMS Status RTI — central grievance portal escalation (2026)

⚠️ 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 · 0 Comments

CPGRAMS grievance is pending or auto-closed without resolution.

Why this RTI works

CPGRAMS grievance is pending or auto-closed without resolution.

  • RTI Act, 2005 §6, §7(1).
  • DARPG CPGRAMS Operational Guidelines — 30-day resolution standard.
  • Citizen Charter of the relevant Ministry.

RTI template — copy & file

To:
The Public Information Officer (PIO),
[Office name + address].

Subject: RTI under §6 — CPGRAMS Status query

Sir/Madam,

Under the RTI Act, 2005, kindly provide:
1. Action-taken report on CPGRAMS grievance No. [NUMBER] dated [DATE].
2. Reasons recorded by the implementing officer for closure / pendency.
3. File noting on the said grievance from receipt to closure/current status.
4. Citizen Charter timeline compliance status.
5. Officer designated for redressal.
Rs. 10 IPO enclosed.

Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Address + phone + email]
[Date]

Escalation timeline

  • Day 31 First Appeal.
  • Day 76 Second Appeal to CIC.
  • Parallel Re-open CPGRAMS at higher tier; PMO complaint.

Case law anchors

  • Anjali Bhardwaj v. UoI (SC, ongoing) — Public authorities must respond within statutory timelines.

Common mistakes

  • Filing to wrong ministry.
  • Forgetting CPGRAMS reference number.

Frequently asked questions

Will RTI re-open CPGRAMS?

Not directly, but action-taken report often forces reopening.

Sources

  • RTI Act, 2005 — full text.
  • Citation chain in body.
  • Citizen Charter of the relevant authority.
  • Case-law database at /cases/search.

Last reviewed: 23 April 2026.

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