My child rights issue is in Delhi. Should I go to NCPCR, DCPCR, or an SCPCR — and which body do I file an RTI with?

NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) is a Central Government body established under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It monitors the implementation of child rights laws across India and inquires into complaints involving central government bodies or matters of national significance. DCPCR (Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights) is a Delhi State Government body under the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2008. It handles child rights complaints specific to Delhi, including RTE complaints against private unaided schools in Delhi, complaints against Delhi government institutions, and other Delhi-specific matters. SCPCRs (State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights) exist in other states and function similarly — they handle state-level child rights matters within their respective states. For RTI purposes: file with NCPCR via rtionline.gov.in (second appeal: CIC) for matters involving NCPCR's own actions, monitoring data, or complaints filed with NCPCR. File with DCPCR via rti.delhi.gov.in (second appeal: DIC — Delhi Information Commission) for matters involving DCPCR's records, complaint status at DCPCR, or Delhi-specific EWS admission monitoring. File with the respective SCPCR via that state's RTI portal (second appeal: that state's State Information Commission) for state-specific child rights matters. If you filed a complaint with NCPCR and want to track it, RTI to NCPCR at rtionline.gov.in is the correct path.

I have an ongoing complaint with NCPCR. What can RTI tell me — and what are the limits?

For an ongoing complaint, RTI can tell you whether your complaint was received and registered, the complaint reference number assigned, and whether it has been transferred, referred to a state authority, or is still under inquiry at NCPCR. This is factual administrative information that NCPCR is required to provide. However, RTI has two important limitations for ongoing inquiries. First, Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act exempts information that would impede the process of investigation or prosecution — NCPCR may withhold specific inquiry details, witness statements, or investigation strategies for an ongoing inquiry on this ground. Second, Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act protects the personal information of the child involved — NCPCR will not disclose a child's identity, medical details, or other personal particulars even if you filed the complaint on the child's behalf. In practice: RTI is most productive once an inquiry is concluded. For concluded matters, you can ask for NCPCR's findings and recommendations. For ongoing matters, stick to procedural questions — whether the complaint is registered, its current stage, and whether any referral has been made.

A private school in my area is not giving EWS admissions under RTE Section 12. How does RTI to NCPCR help me?

RTI to NCPCR can give you aggregate state-level or national monitoring data on compliance with Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009, which mandates that private unaided schools reserve at least 25% of seats in entry-level classes for children from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups. Through RTI you can obtain: the number of EWS seats available in your state, the number actually filled, the number of schools found non-compliant, and any directions or recommendations NCPCR has issued to your state government on Section 12 compliance. This aggregate data is useful for advocacy — it establishes whether non-compliance is widespread in your state and whether NCPCR has already flagged the issue. For action against a specific school, the right path is: (1) file a complaint with NCPCR or DCPCR (for Delhi); (2) file a complaint with the state's education department or the District Education Officer, who is the implementing authority under RTE; (3) use the RTI data you obtained to support your complaint by showing a pattern of non-compliance in the state. RTI to NCPCR alone cannot compel a specific school to admit a child — it provides accountability data to strengthen your complaint and advocacy.

What can RTI to NCPCR establish about POCSO Act implementation for advocacy purposes?

RTI to NCPCR can produce aggregate, non-personal data about POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012) implementation that is valuable for policy advocacy, journalism, and civil society research. You can ask NCPCR for: the number of POCSO cases registered across states or in a specific state, the number of cases in which charge sheets were filed, the pendency of POCSO cases in designated Special Courts under Section 28 of the POCSO Act, and conviction rates in completed POCSO trials — to the extent NCPCR has compiled or received this data from the Ministry of Home Affairs, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), or state governments. You can also ask for any recommendations NCPCR has issued to state governments or the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding POCSO implementation — such as establishing more Special Courts, improving child-friendly investigation practices, or increasing the availability of support persons under POCSO. What RTI cannot compel: the identity of any child victim, case-specific details of any individual POCSO prosecution, or witness statements — these are protected under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act and the confidentiality provisions of the POCSO Act itself (Section 23). RTI is for aggregate accountability data, not for case-specific personal details.

NCPCR has not responded to my RTI application within 30 days. What should I do?

If NCPCR's CPIO does not provide a response within 30 days of receiving your RTI application — or if the response is incomplete, incorrect, or unsatisfactory — you have two statutory options. First, file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at NCPCR. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. The FAA is typically a senior officer at NCPCR designated above the CPIO. On the RTI Online portal (rtionline.gov.in), the first appeal option appears in your application's tracking section once the response window has elapsed or a response has been issued. Second, if the FAA also fails to respond within the prescribed period or the FAA's decision is still unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the date on which the FAA's decision should have been made. NCPCR is a Central Government body, so the second appellate authority is the CIC — not a State Information Commission. The CIC can direct NCPCR to provide the information and can impose a penalty of up to ₹25,000 on the CPIO under Section 20 of the RTI Act for failure to respond without reasonable cause. Second appeals to the CIC can be filed online at cic.gov.in.

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How to File RTI with NCPCR — Child Rights Complaint Status, RTE Monitoring and POCSO Data

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development for child rights complaint registration status, RTE Act Section 12 EWS admission monitoring, POCSO implementation data, child labour inquiry findings, and NCPCR recommendations in concluded matters. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Women and Child Development

Address RTI ToCPIO, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), 5th Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body established under Section 3 of the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. It functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, with the mandate to ensure that all laws, policies, programmes, and administrative mechanisms are consistent with the rights of children as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and other domestic and international instruments. NCPCR's core functions include monitoring the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009; monitoring the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; taking cognizance of and inquiring into child rights violations; examining complaints about child labour; and issuing recommendations to central and state governments.

NCPCR is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the Right to Information Act, 2005. Its records — including complaint registrations, inquiry outcomes, RTE monitoring data, POCSO implementation data, annual reports, and recommendations to governments — are subject to disclosure under the RTI Act. Citizens, journalists, and civil society organisations can use RTI to access formal, documented information from NCPCR that is not routinely published, or to create an authoritative written record for use in complaints, advocacy, and legal proceedings.

NCPCR vs. DCPCR vs. SCPCR — Which Body, Which RTI Portal

Commission	Jurisdiction	Nature	RTI Filing Portal	Second Appeal Authority
NCPCR — National Commission for Protection of Child Rights	All of India; Central Government bodies; national-level monitoring	Central Government body (CPCR Act, 2005)	rtionline.gov.in	CIC (Central Information Commission)
DCPCR — Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights	Delhi State only; Delhi government bodies; private unaided schools in Delhi; Delhi-specific matters	Delhi State Government body (Delhi CPCR Act, 2008)	rti.delhi.gov.in	DIC (Delhi Information Commission, Section 15 of RTI Act)
SCPCRs — State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights	The respective state only; state government bodies; state-level child rights matters	State Government bodies (CPCR Act, 2005 — state chapter)	Respective state RTI portal	State Information Commission (SIC) of that state

Key distinction: If you filed a complaint with NCPCR, RTI to NCPCR via rtionline.gov.in is the correct path. If you filed a complaint with DCPCR about a Delhi matter, RTI to DCPCR via rti.delhi.gov.in is the correct path. Second appeals for DCPCR matters go to the Delhi Information Commission (DIC) — not the CIC. Second appeals for NCPCR matters go to the CIC.

What NCPCR Can and Cannot Disclose Through RTI

Disclosable Information

Information Category	What You Can Ask For
Complaint registration	Whether a complaint bearing a reference number was received and registered; date of registration
Complaint status (concluded matters)	Whether an inquiry was initiated, disposed, or referred to a state authority; outcome of concluded inquiries
NCPCR findings and recommendations	Recommendations issued to state governments or ministries in concluded matters
State compliance with recommendations	Whether and how a state government responded to NCPCR's recommendations
RTE Section 12 monitoring data	Aggregate data on EWS seat availability, admission fill rate, non-compliant schools, directions issued — by state
POCSO Act implementation data	Aggregate data on POCSO case registration, charge sheets, Special Court pendency, conviction rates (as compiled by NCPCR)
Child labour inquiry data	Whether NCPCR has taken cognizance of a specific category or region of child labour violation; aggregate data
Annual reports and regulations	NCPCR's annual reports, regulations framed under the CPCR Act, published circulars and advisories

Protected Information — What RTI Cannot Compel

Information Category	Why It Is Protected
Details of an ongoing inquiry	Section 8(1)(h), RTI Act — information that would impede the process of investigation
Identity of a child in any complaint	Section 8(1)(j), RTI Act — personal information of a child; also POCSO Act Section 23 confidentiality
Third-party personal information	Section 8(1)(j), RTI Act — information about private individuals not the applicant
Witness statements in ongoing inquiries	Section 8(1)(h), RTI Act — investigation material that could prejudice the inquiry

Common RTI Use Cases

Issue	What to Ask NCPCR	What to Expect
Complaint tracking	Registration confirmation, status (pending/disposed/referred), date of disposal or referral	Written confirmation of administrative status; outcome of concluded matters
RTE EWS admission non-compliance	Aggregate monitoring data for your state under Section 12(1)(c) RTE Act; any directions issued by NCPCR to the state	State-level compliance figures, number of non-compliant schools, NCPCR's directions
POCSO implementation monitoring	Aggregate POCSO case data by state; pendency in Special Courts; conviction rate	Compiled aggregate data sourced from NCRB, state reports, or NCPCR's own monitoring
Child labour inquiry	Whether NCPCR has taken cognizance of a category of child labour in a region; any referral to state authorities	Record of cognizance and referral or action taken; aggregate data on inquiries conducted
NCPCR recommendations	Recommendations issued to a state government on a specific child rights matter; state compliance report	Copy of recommendations and any compliance response received from state
Annual reports and regulations	NCPCR's annual report for a specific year; regulations framed under the CPCR Act	Published documents; typically available online but obtainable as certified copies via RTI

Where to File

All RTI applications to NCPCR must be filed at rtionline.gov.in:

Log in or register on the RTI Online portal using your mobile number or email address
Click Submit Request
Select: Ministry of Women and Child Development → National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
Paste your application text in the text box (portal limit: 3,000 characters). If your application is longer, save it as a PDF and attach it
Pay ₹10 online via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI. If you are a BPL cardholder, select the BPL exemption and attach a self-attested copy of your BPL card
Note your Registration Number after submission — use it to track your application under View Status

Do not file at the Delhi RTI portal: Delhi's rti.delhi.gov.in is for Delhi State bodies, including DCPCR. NCPCR is a Central Government body and must be approached through rtionline.gov.in.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For

Complaint registration and status: Ask whether your complaint bearing reference number NCPCR/COMP/YYYY/XXXXX was received and registered, the date of registration, its current status (under inquiry, disposed, or referred), and — if concluded — the outcome and any recommendations issued.
RTE Act Section 12(1)(c) monitoring data: Ask for aggregate data on EWS seat availability, the number of seats actually filled, the number of non-compliant private unaided schools identified in a named state, and any directions or recommendations issued by NCPCR to the state government on Section 12 compliance. This is non-personal aggregate monitoring data that is not exempt under the RTI Act.
POCSO Act implementation data: Ask for NCPCR's compiled data on POCSO case registration, charge sheets filed, pendency of cases in designated Special Courts, and conviction rates — either nationally or for a specific state — for the most recent year available. Ask also for any recommendations NCPCR has issued regarding POCSO Special Court establishment, training of investigators, or child-friendly procedures.
Child labour inquiry data: Ask whether NCPCR has taken cognizance of child labour violations in a specific industry, region, or category; the number of such matters in which NCPCR initiated inquiry or issued directions; and any aggregate data on referrals made to state governments or the Ministry of Labour.
NCPCR recommendations to state governments: Ask for a copy of recommendations issued by NCPCR to the government of a specific state on a defined subject during a specified period, and whether any compliance report was received by NCPCR from that state in response.
NCPCR regulations and annual reports: Ask for a copy of specific NCPCR regulations framed under Section 13 of the CPCR Act, or NCPCR's annual report for a given year, or any published guidelines, advisories, or circulars issued by NCPCR on a particular subject. These are public documents and are not exempt under the RTI Act.

Appeals

First Appeal — First Appellate Authority (FAA), NCPCR

If NCPCR's CPIO:

Does not respond within 30 days of receipt of your application, or
Provides an incomplete, incorrect, or unsatisfactory response,

file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at NCPCR. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. The FAA is a senior officer designated by NCPCR above the CPIO. On the RTI Online portal, the first appeal option appears in your application's tracking page once the 30-day window has elapsed or a response has been received.

Second Appeal — Central Information Commission (CIC)

If the FAA also does not respond within the prescribed period, or if the FAA's decision is unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) of the RTI Act within 90 days of the FAA's decision or the date on which the FAA's decision should have been made.

NCPCR is a Central Government body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The second appeal body is therefore the CIC — not a State Information Commission, and not the Delhi Information Commission. This is true even if your complaint or inquiry relates to a Delhi-based matter; it is the nature of NCPCR (Central Government) that determines the second appellate authority.

The CIC can:

Direct NCPCR to provide the information
Impose a penalty of up to ₹25,000 on the CPIO under Section 20 of the RTI Act for failure to provide information without reasonable cause
Recommend disciplinary action against the CPIO in cases of malafide denial

Second appeals to the CIC can be filed online at cic.gov.in.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR),
5th Floor, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath,
New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Child Rights Complaint Status, RTE Act Section 12 Monitoring Data, POCSO Implementation Data, and NCPCR Recommendations

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):

Reference details (where applicable):
  Complaint Reference Number filed with NCPCR (if applicable): [Your Complaint Reference Number, e.g., NCPCR/COMP/YYYY/XXXXX]
  Subject-matter of complaint: [Brief description, e.g., denial of EWS admission under RTE Section 12 / child labour / POCSO case monitoring]
  State to which the complaint or inquiry relates: [State Name]

Information sought:

1. Please confirm whether a complaint bearing Reference Number [NCPCR/COMP/YYYY/XXXXX] was received and registered by NCPCR. If registered, please provide: (a) the date of registration; (b) the current status of the complaint — whether it is under inquiry, has been disposed of, or has been referred to a state authority or State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR); and (c) if disposed of or referred, the date and outcome of disposal or referral.

2. In respect of any inquiry or proceeding that has been concluded by NCPCR in relation to the above complaint or matter: please provide (a) the findings recorded by NCPCR; and (b) any recommendations or directions issued by NCPCR to any state government, ministry, department, or public authority in connection with the concluded matter, along with the date on which such recommendations were issued.

3. Please provide NCPCR's monitoring data on compliance with Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009 (EWS/disadvantaged group seat reservations in private unaided schools) for the State of [State Name], for the most recent year for which data is available: (a) the total number of seats available under Section 12(1)(c) in the state; (b) the number of seats actually filled or admitted; (c) the number of schools in the state found non-compliant by NCPCR or the respective state authority; and (d) any directions or recommendations issued by NCPCR to the [State Name] government regarding Section 12(1)(c) compliance during [specify year or period].

4. Please provide NCPCR's aggregate monitoring data on POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012) implementation for [State Name] or nationally, for the most recent year for which data is compiled: (a) the total number of POCSO cases reported and registered with police; (b) the number of cases in which charge sheets were filed; (c) the pendency of POCSO cases in designated Special Courts; and (d) the conviction rate in completed POCSO trials, to the extent compiled or reported by NCPCR.

5. Please provide a copy of any recommendations issued by NCPCR to the Government of [State Name] in the last [specify period, e.g., three years] regarding [specify subject, e.g., child labour rehabilitation / POCSO Special Court establishment / RTE compliance], along with any compliance report received by NCPCR from that state government in response to such recommendations.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request you to provide the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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