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How to file an RTI for death certificate in Indore

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Indore (Madhya Pradesh), file your RTI for death certificate to Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Madhya Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.imcindore.mp.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Indore)

City Indore (Madhya Pradesh)
Subject RTI for death certificate
Municipal body Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)
City context IMC has 85 wards; ranked India's cleanest city 7 years running (2017-23)
Target office Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths)
Online portal https://www.imcindore.mp.gov.in/
State portal Madhya Pradesh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor RBD Act 1969; required for succession + insurance

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Indore — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths) typically sits at Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) 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.imcindore.mp.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (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 Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Indore-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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