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

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Jaipur)

City Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Subject RTI for non-functional streetlights
Municipal body Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC)
City context Split into JMC-Greater (150 wards) and JMC-Heritage (100 wards)
Target office Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer)
Online portal https://jaipurmcg.org/
State portal Rajasthan 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 Jaipur-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Rajasthan.

Filing in Jaipur — 4 steps

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

Jaipur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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