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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Patna

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Patna)

City Patna (Bihar)
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)
City context PMC has 75 wards across 6 circles
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Patna
Online portal https://www.pmc.bihar.gov.in/
State portal Bihar 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 Patna-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Bihar.

Filing in Patna — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Patna typically sits at Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Bihar hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://www.pmc.bihar.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) (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 Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Bihar State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Patna-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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