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How to file an RTI for garbage collection failure in Raipur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Raipur (Chhattisgarh), file your RTI for garbage collection failure to Raipur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Chhattisgarh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://mcraipur.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Raipur)

City Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
Subject RTI for garbage collection failure
Municipal body Raipur Municipal Corporation
City context RMC has 70 wards across 8 zones; capital of Chhattisgarh
Target office Raipur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer)
Online portal https://mcraipur.in/
State portal Chhattisgarh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Solid Waste Management Rules 2016

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Raipur — 4 steps

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

Raipur-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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