From the PMO, the application was forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The MHA, however, stating that the matter does not come under its purview forwarded the application to the National Archives of India.

The NAI in its reply sent to Aishwarya has said that no specific documents on the information sought were available. “As per the search among the public records in the NAI there are no specific documents on the information being sought by you,” Assistant Director of Archives Jayaprabha Ravindran said in a letter sent to the girl.

The AD said, “As per the guidelines laid down by the DOPT the duty of the CPIO is only to make available the records for consultation and not undertake any research on behalf of the application. You are therefore most welcome to visit the department to undertake a detailed search among the public records and library material for the desired information.”