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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Nagpur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Nagpur (Maharashtra), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Nagpur. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Nagpur)

City Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)
City context NMC has 151 wards in 10 zones; second capital of Maharashtra
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Nagpur
Online portal https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in/
State portal Maharashtra state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Nagpur — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Nagpur typically sits at Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) 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://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) (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 Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Nagpur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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