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Kerala Police IAPS Petition Status Online - Check Petition Status

Q: How can I check my Kerala Police petition status online?

Use the official iAPS Petition Status facility for petitions recorded through iAPS. For current THUNA applications, use the THUNA Application Status page.

Q: What is the official Kerala Police iAPS website?

The Kerala Police iAPS portal provides a Petition Status facility for citizens.

Q: How can I check the status of a complaint filed through THUNA?

Open the THUNA Application Status page and enter the reference number, mobile number and captcha.

Q: Is Kerala Police FIR status the same as petition status?

No. FIR services and petition or application-status services are separate facilities.

Q: Does a petition automatically become an FIR?

No. A petition is not automatically an FIR. Where information discloses a cognizable offence, the applicable procedure under Section 173 BNSS and other relevant provisions applies.

Check Kerala Police Petition Status Online

Kerala Police provides an online facility to check the status of petitions submitted to police offices through the Internal Administrative Processing System (iAPS). The official iAPS portal states that citizens can know the status of petitions submitted by them at police offices through the website, touch-screen kiosks or from any police station in Kerala.
Kerala Police has also integrated citizen services with its THUNA portal and iCoPS system. Citizens can submit complaints and service requests through THUNA and track their applications online.

Official Kerala Police Petition Status Links

iAPS Petition Status:
Kerala Police iAPS Petition Status
Kerala Police iAPS Petition Status
THUNA Application Status:
Kerala Police THUNA Application Status
THUNA Application Status
The appropriate status facility depends on how and when the petition or complaint was submitted. Older petitions registered through the iAPS system may be traceable through the iAPS Petition Status facility, while current THUNA service requests can be tracked through the THUNA Application Status page.

What is iAPS?

iAPS (Internal Administrative Processing System) is a web-based system used by Kerala Police for administrative and petition processing. The official Kerala Police iAPS portal specifically provides a Petition Status facility through which citizens can check the status of petitions submitted at police offices.
Kerala Police has subsequently expanded its citizen-service infrastructure through THUNA and iCoPS. The department's published procedures provide that complaints and petitions received through THUNA/Pol-APP are entered into iCoPS and processed through the police information system.
Therefore, an older article that directs every user to an FIR-search page to check petition status is incorrect. FIR Download and Petition/Application Status are separate services.

Steps to Check Petition Status Through Kerala Police iAPS

Step 1: Visit the official Kerala Police iAPS website

Open the official Kerala Police iAPS portal:
Kerala Police iAPS Portal
Kerala Police iAPS Petition Status
The portal provides a Petition Status option for citizens.

Step 2: Select "Petition Status"

On the iAPS page, locate the Petition Status section.
The official portal states that citizens can use this service to know the status of petitions submitted by them in any police office.
Select View under Petition Status.

Step 3: Enter the required petition details

Enter the petition/reference information requested by the iAPS system.
Use the details provided to you when the petition was submitted. Depending on the version of the portal and the type of petition, the system may request identifying information relating to the petition.

Step 4: Submit the request

After entering the required information, submit the request.
If the petition is available in the iAPS database, the system will display the available status information.

Step 5: Check the petition status

The status displayed by the system indicates the present position of the petition in the police administrative system.
Keep the petition/reference number safely for future correspondence with Kerala Police.

Checking Current Kerala Police Complaint Status Through THUNA

For complaints and service requests submitted through the current THUNA Citizen Portal, use the separate Application Status facility.
THUNA Application Status - Kerala Police
THUNA Application Status
The current THUNA status page asks for:
Reference Number
Mobile Number
Captcha/security code
After entering the information, select Submit to check the status of the application or service request.

THUNA services covered by the status system

The current THUNA portal lists several citizen services, including:
Complaint
Certificate of Non-involvement in Offences
General Diary of Accidents
Mike Request
First Information Reports
Other police service requests
The portal also provides a Check Request Status/Application Status facility.

iAPS Petition Status vs THUNA Application Status

These two services should not be confused.

Service	Purpose
iAPS Petition Status	Check petitions recorded through the Kerala Police iAPS system
THUNA Application Status	Check current online complaints and service requests submitted through THUNA
FIR Download	View/download an FIR that has been made available online
Grievance Redressal	Submit a grievance concerning police services

The official iAPS portal specifically describes its Petition Status service as a means for citizens to check petitions submitted at police offices.
The current THUNA portal separately provides Application Status and FIR Download facilities.

Petition Status Does Not Mean FIR Status

A petition submitted to Kerala Police and an FIR registered for a cognizable offence are different matters.
Submitting a petition does not automatically result in registration of an FIR. If the information discloses a cognizable offence, the applicable procedure is governed by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

Section 173 BNSS - Information in Cognizable Cases

Section 173 BNSS deals with information relating to cognizable cases. The provision recognises the giving of information through electronic communication, subject to the requirements specified in the law.
Accordingly, an online petition or complaint should not automatically be described as an FIR. The police must take the appropriate action according to the nature of the information and the applicable statutory procedure.

Section 174 BNSS - Non-Cognizable Cases

Section 174 BNSS deals with information relating to non-cognizable offences and the investigation of such cases. It provides a separate procedure, including the requirement of a Magistrate's order for police investigation in a non-cognizable case.

What if the Petition Status Is Not Available?

If your petition cannot be located online, first verify that the reference/petition number has been entered correctly.
You should also determine whether the petition was:
1. Submitted through the older iAPS system;
2. Submitted through THUNA;
3. Submitted directly at a police station; or
4. Submitted at a higher police office.
For a current THUNA complaint, use the THUNA Application Status page rather than the iAPS portal. For an older iAPS petition, use the official iAPS Petition Status facility.
If the petition still cannot be traced, you can contact the concerned police office or Kerala Police through the official contact channels.

Kerala Police Grievance Redressal

If your complaint concerns a police service or the handling of a service request, Kerala Police provides a separate Grievance Redressal facility through THUNA.
Kerala Police THUNA Grievance Redressal
THUNA Grievance Redressal
The current portal states that a grievance submitted through this facility will be forwarded to the district police chief.
This grievance facility should not be confused with the ordinary petition/application status service.

Kerala Police Petition Status - Important Points

Use the official Kerala Police iAPS portal to check petitions recorded through iAPS.

Use the THUNA Application Status facility for current THUNA complaints and service requests.

Keep your petition/reference number safely.

The iAPS portal specifically states that citizens can check petitions submitted at police offices through its Petition Status facility.

The current THUNA status system requires a reference number and mobile number, along with the displayed captcha.

FIR status/download and petition status are separate services.

Filing an online petition does not by itself mean that an FIR has been registered.

For cognizable offences, Section 173 of the BNSS, 2023 is the principal provision concerning information in cognizable cases.

For non-cognizable offences, Section 174 BNSS provides the applicable procedure.

If a current THUNA service request cannot be located, verify the reference number and mobile number before contacting the concerned police office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I check my Kerala Police petition status online?
If your petition was recorded through the iAPS system, use the official iAPS Petition Status facility. For current THUNA applications, use the THUNA Application Status page.
What is the official Kerala Police iAPS website?
The official iAPS portal is:
Kerala Police iAPS
Kerala Police iAPS Petition Status
It provides a Petition Status facility for citizens.
How can I check the status of a complaint filed through THUNA?
Open the THUNA Application Status page and enter your reference number, mobile number and captcha.
Is Kerala Police FIR status the same as petition status?
No. FIR services and petition/application-status services are separate facilities on the Kerala Police online system.
Does a petition automatically become an FIR?
No. A petition is not automatically an FIR. Where the information discloses a cognizable offence, the police must follow the procedure applicable under Section 173 BNSS and other relevant provisions.
Can I check the status of a petition submitted at a police station?
The official iAPS portal states that citizens can check the status of petitions submitted by them at police offices through the Petition Status facility.
What should I do if the online status is not updated?
Keep the petition/reference number and contact the concerned police office if the online status does not reflect the latest action. For a THUNA service request, you can also use the official grievance facility where appropriate.
Kerala Police may update its online services, URLs and portal interface from time to time. Users should therefore rely on the current official Kerala Police, iAPS and THUNA portals when checking petition or application status.