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FIR Gathering Dust? Demand the Action Taken Report via RTI

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SEO title: FIR Gathering Dust? Use RTI to Get the Action Taken Report

Meta title: How to Demand FIR Action Taken Report (ATR) via RTI

Meta description: Step-by-step guide to request the Action Taken Report on your FIR using RTI, track investigation progress, and escalate delays.

OG title & description: FIR Stalled? Use RTI to Obtain the Action Taken Report and Push Progress.

Keyword strategy

  • Primary: fir action taken report rti, demand atr fir
  • Long-tail: how to get atr for fir, fir not progressing what to do, police investigation status rti, copy of case diary rti, fir dust complaint
  • LSI: Sec 154/156 CrPC, case diary exemption, progress report, charge sheet timeline, SP complaint
  • Question: how to track fir investigation, can i get action taken report, what if police not investigating, how long for charge sheet, can i rti case diary
  • Geo: India; state/district-specific police

User intent analysis

  • Audience: Complainants whose FIRs have stalled; legal aid volunteers.
  • Intent: Use RTI to obtain ATR/progress info and push the investigation forward.

What You Can Ask via RTI

  • Date-wise action taken on FIR <number/date/station> up to today.
  • Sections invoked, IO name/rank, and current stage (investigation/chargesheet).
  • If closed: copy of closure report and intimation details.

RTI template (concise): “Provide action taken/progress report on FIR <no/date/station>, IO name/rank, current stage, and copies of closure/forwarding reports (if any).”

Handling Exemptions

  • Case diary is exempt, but status/progress and closure are usually shareable.
  • If denied, seek reasons under RTI; file First Appeal citing public interest and partial disclosure.

Escalation Path

  • Write to SP/DCP with RTI reference and pending status; request supervision.
  • For inaction, approach Magistrate under Sec 156(3) CrPC with RTI reply as evidence.

People Also Ask — With Answers

  • Can I get the case diary? Generally exempt; ask for ATR/status instead.
  • How long for chargesheet? Typically 60–90 days (varies by offence); use RTI to check stage.
  • What if FIR is closed without informing me? Ask for closure report copy and intimation proof; challenge if needed.
  • Will RTI affect investigation? Status/ATR requests usually don’t; avoid sensitive asks.
  • Who do I escalate to? SP/DCP, then Magistrate with 156(3) if no action.

FAQ (Schema-ready Q&A)

Q1. How do I get an Action Taken Report for my FIR?
File RTI with FIR number/date/station asking for action taken, IO details, and current stage.

Q2. Can police refuse?
They may cite exemptions; ask for partial disclosure/status and file First Appeal if vague.

Q3. What if investigation is stalled?
Use RTI reply to escalate to SP/DCP; then 156(3) before Magistrate if no progress.

Q4. How do I know if FIR was closed?
Ask for closure report and intimation details via RTI.

Q5. Will I get the case diary?
No; it’s exempt. Seek ATR/status instead.

Conclusion (Non-promotional CTA)

Use RTI to get ATR and stage details, then escalate with that evidence. If police stall, 156(3) lets you press the Magistrate to direct investigation.

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