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How to file an RTI for birth certificate in Mumbai

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Mumbai)

City Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Subject RTI for birth certificate
Municipal body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
City context BMC is India's richest civic body with annual budget exceeding Rs. 50,000 cr
Target office Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths)
Online portal https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/
State portal Maharashtra 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 Mumbai-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.

Filing in Mumbai — 4 steps

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

Mumbai-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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