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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Chandigarh

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Chandigarh (Chandigarh), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Chandigarh. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Chandigarh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://mcchandigarh.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Chandigarh)

City Chandigarh (Chandigarh)
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Municipal Corporation Chandigarh
City context MC Chandigarh has 35 wards; planned city by Le Corbusier
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Chandigarh
Online portal https://mcchandigarh.gov.in/
State portal Chandigarh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Chandigarh — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Chandigarh typically sits at Municipal Corporation Chandigarh headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Chandigarh hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://mcchandigarh.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Municipal Corporation Chandigarh (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 Municipal Corporation Chandigarh).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Chandigarh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Chandigarh-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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