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

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Pune)

City Pune (Maharashtra)
Subject RTI for sewerage overflow / clog
Municipal body Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
City context PMC operates 165 wards across 4 zones
Target office Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board)
Online portal https://www.pmc.gov.in/
State portal Maharashtra 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 Pune-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.

Filing in Pune — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) typically sits at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) 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.pmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Pune 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 Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Pune-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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