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How to file an RTI for traffic challan dispute in Kanpur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), file your RTI for traffic challan dispute to City Traffic Police DCP of Kanpur. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Uttar Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://kmc.up.nic.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Kanpur)

City Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Subject RTI for traffic challan dispute
Municipal body Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN)
City context KNN operates 110 wards in 6 zones
Target office City Traffic Police DCP of Kanpur
Online portal https://kmc.up.nic.in/
State portal Uttar Pradesh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for traffic challan dispute covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kanpur-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Uttar Pradesh.

Filing in Kanpur — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. City Traffic Police DCP of Kanpur typically sits at Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Uttar Pradesh hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://kmc.up.nic.in/ OR by Speed Post to Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN) (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 Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Uttar Pradesh State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Kanpur Nagar Nigam (KNN) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Kanpur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.