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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Meghalaya

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Meghalaya, file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to the DISCOM CGRF / SDO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; tribal areas under PESA. No state online portal — file by Speed Post / postal application. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Meghalaya)

State Meghalaya
Subject RTI for electricity bill dispute
Target office DISCOM CGRF / SDO
State fee Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; tribal areas under PESA
Online portal None — postal-only
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Key statutory anchor Electricity Act 2003 §42 + SERC tariff orders; CEA Metering Regulations 2006

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 Meghalaya-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.

Filing in Meghalaya — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. DISCOM CGRF / SDO is the standard target; in Meghalaya, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
  2. Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO; postal-only; tribal areas under PESA.
  3. File: 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 Meghalaya 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 Meghalaya

“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — electricity bill dispute in Meghalaya (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 electricity bill dispute guide.

Sources

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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