Official FIR search options for Purba Medinipur
West Bengal Police provides a statewide CCTNS FIR View service. For a Purba Medinipur FIR, choose the relevant district and police station and enter the requested FIR particulars. If the record is not available on the statewide service, the FIR View page advises users to use the relevant District or Commissionerate website.
CCTNS FIR View
Search using district, police station, FIR date, FIR number and mobile OTP.
Purba Medinipur District Police
Use the district police website for local police information and as a fallback when directed by the statewide FIR service.
How to search Purba Medinipur FIR online
Details normally required for FIR search
- District
- Police station
- FIR date
- FIR number
- Valid mobile number for OTP verification
If the FIR is not found, first recheck the date, number and police station. The official FIR View page directs users to the relevant District or Commissionerate website when the FIR is not entered in the statewide service.
Current law: Section 173 of BNSS, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) came into force on 1 July 2024. For current cases, Section 173 governs information relating to cognizable offences and replaces the corresponding procedure previously found in Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
| Provision | Practical point |
|---|---|
| Section 173(1) | Permits information about a cognizable offence to be given orally or electronically, irrespective of territorial area. |
| Electronic information | The informant must sign it within three days for it to be taken on record. |
| Section 173(2) | A copy of the information as recorded under sub-section (1) is to be given forthwith, free of cost, to the informant or victim. |
Read the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - India Code PDF
How to request an FIR copy through the Citizen Portal
The West Bengal Police Citizen Portal lists Request for FIR Copy among its CCTNS citizen services. The portal states that a citizen must log in; a new user must first register, then update the required profile details before using portal services.
Online FIR information vs. copy for legal use
The West Bengal Police Citizen Portal states that its displayed data depends on information received from field units and may be amended periodically. The portal also carries a warning that the portal should not, for the time being, be referred to in court or for a legal purpose.
If an FIR copy is required for filing before a court, insurer, government department or another authority, check what form of authenticated or certified copy that authority requires. The online search facility is best used to locate and verify available FIR information.
If the FIR is not available online
Online availability can depend on data entered into CCTNS. If the FIR is not found after checking the particulars, use the official Purba Medinipur District Police website or contact the concerned police station. Do not assume that a failed online search means that no FIR exists.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search a Purba Medinipur FIR online?
Yes. Use the West Bengal Police CCTNS FIR View service. Select the relevant district and police station, enter the FIR date and FIR number, provide a mobile number and complete OTP verification.
Can I request an FIR copy online?
The West Bengal Police Citizen Portal lists Request for FIR Copy as a citizen service. Login or one-time registration is required to use the service.
What if the FIR is not found on the statewide portal?
Recheck the FIR particulars. The FIR View page itself advises users to go to the relevant District or Commissionerate website when the FIR is not entered in the statewide service.
Which law governs FIR information now?
For current cases, Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 governs information relating to cognizable offences. The BNSS has been in force since 1 July 2024.
Is an online display automatically a certified FIR copy?
No. For a court case or other formal purpose, confirm the required form of authenticated or certified copy with the receiving authority or concerned police station.
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not an official West Bengal Police or Purba Medinipur District Police website. Portal functions, URLs and procedures may change. Verify important information through official police and government sources before acting.