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How to file an RTI for Voter ID correction in Maharashtra

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Maharashtra, file your RTI for Voter ID correction to the Electoral Registration Officer / CEO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Marathi/English accepted. Online portal: https://rtionline.maharashtra.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Maharashtra)

State Maharashtra
Subject RTI for Voter ID correction
Target office Electoral Registration Officer / CEO
State fee Rs. 10 IPO or online; Marathi/English accepted
Online portal https://rtionline.maharashtra.gov.in/
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor 30-day disposal under Rule 26 of Registration of Electors Rules 1960

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for Voter ID correction covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Maharashtra-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.

Filing in Maharashtra — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Electoral Registration Officer / CEO is the standard target; in Maharashtra, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online; Marathi/English accepted.
  3. File: online via https://rtionline.maharashtra.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.

Sample RTI subject line for Maharashtra

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Voter ID correction in Maharashtra (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”

For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for Voter ID correction guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.