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How to file an RTI for pothole / road not repaired in Raipur

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Raipur (Chhattisgarh), file your RTI for pothole / road not repaired to Raipur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Engineer / PWD Executive Engineer). 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 pothole / road not repaired
Municipal body Raipur Municipal Corporation
City context RMC has 70 wards across 8 zones; capital of Chhattisgarh
Target office Raipur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Engineer / PWD Executive Engineer)
Online portal https://mcraipur.in/
State portal Chhattisgarh state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor PWD Manual; municipal liability for accident-causation

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for pothole / road not repaired 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 Engineer / PWD Executive Engineer) 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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