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How to file an RTI for FIR registration / status in Jabalpur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), file your RTI for FIR registration / status to City Police Commissioner / SHO of relevant police station of Jabalpur. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Madhya Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://jmcjabalpur.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Jabalpur)

City Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)
Subject RTI for FIR registration / status
Municipal body Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC)
City context JMC has 79 wards in 4 zones
Target office City Police Commissioner / SHO of relevant police station of Jabalpur
Online portal https://jmcjabalpur.org/
State portal Madhya Pradesh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor CrPC §154; Lalita Kumari (2014) — FIR mandatory for cognizable offence

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Jabalpur — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. City Police Commissioner / SHO of relevant police station of Jabalpur typically sits at Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) 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://jmcjabalpur.org/ OR by Speed Post to Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) (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 Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Jabalpur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.