File an FIR
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FIR is notification to Police of a cognizable offence.
A cognizable case means a case in which a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule of Cr.P.C. 1973, or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant.
The informant/ complainant should go to the police station having jurisdiction over the area and report to officer in-charge/ station house officer about commission of a cognizable offence.
The report has to be face-to-face, in person. The informant should narrate all information available in a logical manner and answer any questions posed by the police officer truthfully
FIR is a written document prepared by the police on recieving information and should be signed by the informant.
In case the informant cannot read, he/she can ask the officer to read back everything that is written.
In case information is given on telephone, the informant should subsequently go to the police station.
The informant will be given a number after the FIR is registered.
The informant can ask for a copy of the FIR. It can also be downloaded from CCTNS website with the number given.
Only in case of non-cognisable offences like assault, cheating, stalking etc., complaint can be filed online.
Overview
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
How to apply
Type of Service
How to download a copy of FIR
Whom to Contact
Overview
F.I.R. means First Information Report, made to police, about commission of a cognizable offence. IT is a written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offence. In effect, it amounts to putting law in to motion by giving information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence to an officer in charge of a police station and shall be signed by the person.
Eligibility Criteria:
Anyone who knows about the commission of a cognizable offence can file an FIR.
It is not necessary that only the victim of the crime should file an FIR.
A police officer who comes to know about a cognizable offence can file an FIR himself/herself.
Documents Required:
Any ID Card
How to register:
The informant/complainant should visit the police station under whose jurisdiction the crime has taken place. He/she should narrate the details of the crime to the office in charge/station house officer and answer any questions asked. The police officer will then write down an FIR which should be checked and then signed by the informant. A number will be given to the inform,ant which is to be refferred in later use. Using this number, a copy of the FIR can also be downloaded from the CCTNS website.
Type of Service:
It is NOT an online service.
How to download copy of FIR:
CLICK HERE
Whom to Contact:
For list of District Superintendents, CLICK HERE.