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RTI Application — Procurement & Tender

खरीद और निविदा

File RTI for procurement-related issues — tender irregularities, GeM compliance, contract award details, and vendor grievances.

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Common Grievances

  • Tender awarded without following GFR procurement rules
  • GeM not used for procurement above threshold
  • Contract details not disclosed publicly
  • Vendor blacklisting without due process
  • Procurement approval chain not followed

Relevant Rulebooks

GFR 2017 (Chapter 6)DFPR 1978CVC GuidelinesGeM Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file RTI about government procurement?
Yes. Procurement using public funds is subject to RTI. You can request tender documents, evaluation criteria, bid comparison sheets, and award reasons — subject to Section 8 exemptions for commercial confidence.
What is the mandatory GeM threshold?
As per GFR Rule 149, procurement of common use goods and services available on GeM is mandatory. Non-GeM procurement requires recorded justification.
Where to file RTI for procurement?
The PIO of the procuring department/ministry. For GeM-related issues, the GeM portal also has its own PIO.

RTI Application Process

  1. Write application under Section 6(1) of RTI Act, 2005
  2. Pay Rs. 10 fee via IPO/DD/online (BPL applicants exempt)
  3. Submit to PIO of the concerned department
  4. PIO must respond within 30 days (Section 7(1))
  5. If no response: First Appeal within 30 days to Appellate Authority (Section 19(1))
  6. If still unresolved: Second Appeal to Information Commission within 90 days (Section 19(3))

Other RTI Categories

GPF (General Provident Fund)Pension & Retirement BenefitsLTC (Leave Travel Concession)Transfer & PostingLeave EntitlementsPay Fixation & ArrearsPromotion & SeniorityMisconduct & HarassmentGeneral Administration

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