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How to file an RTI for birth certificate in Jodhpur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Jodhpur (Rajasthan), file your RTI for birth certificate to Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Rajasthan state RTI rules). Online portal: https://jodhpurmc.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Jodhpur)

City Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
Subject RTI for birth certificate
Municipal body Jodhpur Municipal Corporation
City context JMC has 80 wards across 4 zones; Blue City of India
Target office Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths)
Online portal https://jodhpurmc.org/
State portal Rajasthan state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor RBD Act 1969 §13(2); 21-day registration window

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Jodhpur — 4 steps

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

Jodhpur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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