City summary. Surat is governed by Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). SMC has 38 wards in 8 zones; among India's fastest-growing cities. Online portal: https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/. State context: Gujarat state RTI hub.
| State | Gujarat |
| Municipal body | Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) |
| About | SMC has 38 wards in 8 zones; among India's fastest-growing cities |
| Online portal | https://www.suratmunicipal.gov.in/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Second Appeal | Gujarat State Information Commission |
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.