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Government Misbehavior
Using the RTI Act and filing formal administrative grievances.
Your Fundamental Legal Rights
• Right to Information (RTI)
Every citizen has the right to demand information from any public authority regarding their work, documents, and records under the RTI Act, ensuring transparency.
• Right to Timely Service
Many states have enacted the Right to Public Services Act, guaranteeing the delivery of public services (like certificates, licenses) within a stipulated time frame.
✅ What to Do (Immediate Actions)
- File an RTI application to ascertain the status of pending files or reasons for delay.
- Use the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) portal to file high-level complaints.
- Maintain a written record/receipt of all applications submitted to the office.
⛔ What NOT to Do
- Do not resort to bribing officials to speed up your work.
- Do not engage in verbal abuse with public servants, as it can attract IPC charges for obstructing a public servant.
Whom to Report & The Process
Authority: CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System)
Process: File a complaint against any central or state government department online. The grievance is automatically routed to the concerned nodal officer.
Contact / Portal: pgportal.gov.in
Authority: Departmental Head / Secretary
Process: Submit a formal written complaint to the Head of the Department outlining the misbehavior or deliberate delay. Get a stamped acknowledgment receipt.
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