How to file an RTI for non-functional streetlights in Patna

How to file an RTI for non-functional streetlights in Patna

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Direct answer. In Patna (Bihar), file your RTI for non-functional streetlights to Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer). 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 non-functional streetlights
Municipal body	Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)
City context	PMC has 75 wards across 6 circles
Target office	Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer)
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	Municipal Acts maintenance duty

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for non-functional streetlights 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

Identify the office. Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Electrical Engineer) typically sits at Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Bihar hub for any state-specific fee.
File: online via https://www.pmc.bihar.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) (with acknowledgment).
Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC)).
Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Bihar State Information Commission.
Parallel pressure: Use the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Patna-specific tips

For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for non-functional streetlights in Bihar for the state-level template.
If Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has multiple zones/wards, address your application to the zonal officer of your specific zone — saves time on internal routing.
Photograph the building/road/issue with a timestamp before filing — strengthens any subsequent enforcement action.

Sources

RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
Municipal Acts maintenance duty.
Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) citizen-services portal.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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