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How to file an RTI for birth certificate in Prayagraj

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), file your RTI for birth certificate to Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Uttar Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Prayagraj)

City Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Subject RTI for birth certificate
Municipal body Prayagraj Municipal Corporation
City context PMC has 80 wards across 4 zones (renamed from Allahabad in 2018)
Target office Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths)
Online portal https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/
State portal Uttar Pradesh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor RBD Act 1969 §13(2); 21-day registration window

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for birth certificate covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Prayagraj-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Prayagraj Municipal Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Uttar Pradesh.

Filing in Prayagraj — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths) typically sits at Prayagraj Municipal Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Uttar Pradesh hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://prayagrajnagarnigam.in/ OR by Speed Post to Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (with acknowledgment).
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Prayagraj Municipal Corporation).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Prayagraj-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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