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How to file an RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Mysuru

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Mysuru (Karnataka), file your RTI for sewerage overflow / clog to Mysuru City Corporation (Sewerage Board / Jal Board). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Karnataka state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Mysuru)

City Mysuru (Karnataka)
Subject RTI for sewerage overflow / clog
Municipal body Mysuru City Corporation
City context MCC has 65 wards across 9 zones
Target office Mysuru City Corporation (Sewerage Board / Jal Board)
Online portal https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/
State portal Karnataka state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor CPHEEO Manual; PEMS Act 2013 (manual scavenging ban)

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for sewerage overflow / clog covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Mysuru-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Mysuru City Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Karnataka.

Filing in Mysuru — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Mysuru City Corporation (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) typically sits at Mysuru City Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Karnataka hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Mysuru City 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 Mysuru City Corporation).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Karnataka State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Mysuru City Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Mysuru-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.