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CPGRAMS Status RTI — central grievance portal escalation (2026)
CPGRAMS grievance is pending or auto-closed without resolution.
Why this RTI works
CPGRAMS grievance is pending or auto-closed without resolution.
Legal framework
- 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.
Related reading
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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