How to file an RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij in Surat

How to file an RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij in Surat

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Direct answer. In Surat (Gujarat), file your RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij to Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) (Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Gujarat state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Surat)

City	Surat (Gujarat)
Subject	RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij
Municipal body	Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
City context	SMC has 38 wards in 8 zones; among India's fastest-growing cities
Target office	Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) (Tehsildar / Municipal Revenue Officer)
Online portal	https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/
State portal	Gujarat state RTI hub
Reply window	30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor	45-90 day disposal under state revenue manuals

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Surat-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Gujarat.

Filing in Surat — 4 steps

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

Surat-specific tips

For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for property mutation / dakhil-kharij in Gujarat for the state-level template.
If Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) 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.
45-90 day disposal under state revenue manuals.
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) citizen-services portal.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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