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How to file an RTI for non-functional streetlights in Hyderabad

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Hyderabad (Telangana), file your RTI for non-functional streetlights to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Telangana state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.ghmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Hyderabad)

City Hyderabad (Telangana)
Subject RTI for non-functional streetlights
Municipal body Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC)
City context GHMC operates 150 wards in 6 zones
Target office Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer)
Online portal https://www.ghmc.gov.in/
State portal Telangana state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Municipal Acts maintenance duty

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for non-functional streetlights covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Hyderabad-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Telangana.

Filing in Hyderabad — 4 steps

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

Hyderabad-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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