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

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

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

Quick facts (Ranchi)

City Ranchi (Jharkhand)
Subject RTI for sewerage overflow / clog
Municipal body Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC)
City context RMC has 53 wards in 4 zones; capital of Jharkhand
Target office Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board)
Online portal https://www.ranchimunicipal.com/
State portal Jharkhand 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 Ranchi-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Jharkhand.

Filing in Ranchi — 4 steps

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

Ranchi-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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