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How to file an RTI for drainage / waterlogging in Dehradun

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Dehradun (Uttarakhand), file your RTI for drainage / waterlogging to Dehradun Municipal Corporation (Storm-Water Drains Cell). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Uttarakhand state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.nagarnigamdehradun.com/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Dehradun)

City Dehradun (Uttarakhand)
Subject RTI for drainage / waterlogging
Municipal body Dehradun Municipal Corporation
City context DMC has 100 wards across 4 zones; capital of Uttarakhand
Target office Dehradun Municipal Corporation (Storm-Water Drains Cell)
Online portal https://www.nagarnigamdehradun.com/
State portal Uttarakhand state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor CPHEEO storm-water drainage manual; NDMA flood guidelines

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Dehradun — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Dehradun Municipal Corporation (Storm-Water Drains Cell) typically sits at Dehradun Municipal Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Uttarakhand hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://www.nagarnigamdehradun.com/ OR by Speed Post to Dehradun 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 Dehradun Municipal Corporation).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Uttarakhand State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Dehradun Municipal Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Dehradun-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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