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How to file an RTI for traffic challan dispute in Dehradun

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Dehradun (Uttarakhand), file your RTI for traffic challan dispute to City Traffic Police DCP of Dehradun. 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 traffic challan dispute
Municipal body Dehradun Municipal Corporation
City context DMC has 100 wards across 4 zones; capital of Uttarakhand
Target office City Traffic Police DCP of Dehradun
Online portal https://www.nagarnigamdehradun.com/
State portal Uttarakhand state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for traffic challan dispute 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. City Traffic Police DCP of Dehradun 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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