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How to file an RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Ahmedabad
Direct answer. In Ahmedabad (Gujarat), file your RTI for sewerage overflow / clog to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Gujarat state RTI rules). Online portal: https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Ahmedabad)
| City | Ahmedabad (Gujarat) |
| Subject | RTI for sewerage overflow / clog |
| Municipal body | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) |
| City context | AMC has 48 wards across 7 zones |
| Target office | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) |
| Online portal | https://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Gujarat state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | CPHEEO Manual; PEMS Act 2013 (manual scavenging ban) |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for sewerage overflow / clog covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Ahmedabad-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Gujarat.
Filing in Ahmedabad — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) typically sits at Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) 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://ahmedabadcity.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) (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 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Gujarat State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Ahmedabad-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Gujarat for the state-level template.
- If Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) 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.
Related
Sources
- RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
- CPHEEO Manual; PEMS Act 2013 (manual scavenging ban).
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
