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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Thiruvananthapuram

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Thiruvananthapuram. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Kerala state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.tmctvm.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Thiruvananthapuram)

City Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation
City context TMC has 100 wards in 6 zones
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Thiruvananthapuram
Online portal https://www.tmctvm.in/
State portal Kerala state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court

Why this page exists

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

Filing in Thiruvananthapuram — 4 steps

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

Thiruvananthapuram-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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