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RTI in Chennai — 15 city services covered

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City summary. Chennai is governed by Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). GCC operates 200 wards across 15 zones; oldest municipal body in India (1688). Online portal: https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/. State context: Tamil Nadu state RTI hub.

Chennai — at a glance

State Tamil Nadu
Municipal body Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
About GCC operates 200 wards across 15 zones; oldest municipal body in India (1688)
Online portal https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Second Appeal Tamil Nadu State Information Commission

15 RTI guides for Chennai

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.