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How to file an RTI for traffic challan dispute in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Direct answer. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), file your RTI for traffic challan dispute to City Traffic Police DCP of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.aurangabadmahapalika.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)
| City | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) |
| Subject | RTI for traffic challan dispute |
| Municipal body | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation |
| City context | CSMC has 115 wards (renamed from Aurangabad in 2023) |
| Target office | City Traffic Police DCP of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
| Online portal | https://www.aurangabadmahapalika.org/ |
| State portal | Maharashtra state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for traffic challan dispute covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
Filing in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar — 4 steps
- Identify the office. City Traffic Police DCP of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar typically sits at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Maharashtra hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.aurangabadmahapalika.org/ OR by Speed Post to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (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 Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for traffic challan dispute in Maharashtra for the state-level template.
- If Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation 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.
- MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper.
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
