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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Gwalior

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Gwalior)

City Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Gwalior Nagar Nigam
City context GNN has 66 wards across 4 zones
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Gwalior
Online portal https://www.mcgwalior.in/
State portal Madhya Pradesh 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 Gwalior-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Gwalior Nagar Nigam accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Madhya Pradesh.

Filing in Gwalior — 4 steps

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

Gwalior-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.