File RTI for Police Complaint Update – When FIR Isn't Registered or No Action Taken

You filed a police complaint — but days or even weeks later, there’s no sign of an FIR or action taken. What can you do? One powerful tool is the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, which lets you:

Use RTI to:

✅ Ask whether your complaint was converted to an FIR
✅ Know what action (if any) was taken
✅ Track the file movement, officer names, and timeline
✅ Request internal notes or delay reasons

When to Use RTI for Police Complaint

File RTI if:

• Your written complaint or online grievance has not been acknowledged

• FIR has not been registered despite serious allegations

• You suspect internal delays or intentional ignorance

• Police refuse to give a complaint copy or update

Sample RTI Application Format

To: Public Information Officer (PIO)
[Police Station / Circle Office / Commissionerate]
[Full Address of the Police Department]
Subject: RTI Application for Status of Police Complaint & FIR Action

I submitted a police complaint on [DD/MM/YYYY] at [Police Station Name] regarding [brief description of the matter]. I have not received any FIR number or follow-up.

Under RTI Act, 2005, kindly provide:

1. Whether an FIR was registered based on my complaint

2. If not, reasons and officer notes for the decision

3. Names and designations of officials who reviewed the complaint

4. File movement and action taken details

5. Copy of internal note file or closure remarks

I enclose ₹10 as RTI fee.
Attach:

• Copy of your complaint (offline or online)

• Acknowledgement (if any)

• ID proof

How to File RTI for Police Inaction

Option 1: Use FileMyRTI.com

Go to FileMyRTI.com
Choose “Police Complaint RTI” service
Upload your complaint copy and ID proof
We’ll prepare, print, send & track your RTI

Option 2: Manual RTI Filing

Send RTI to the PIO of concerned police station or DCP office
Attach ₹10 fee (IPO/DD/online payment)
Submit via Registered Post or in person

RTI Response Time

You must receive a reply within 30 days. If not, file a First Appeal with higher police authorities.