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RTI in Chennai — 15 city services covered
Quick Reply: All 15 RTI city service guides for Chennai: FIR, property tax, water, electricity, building plan, garbage, traffic and more. Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC).
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.