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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Coimbatore
Direct answer. In Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Coimbatore. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Tamil Nadu state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.ccmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Coimbatore)
| City | Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) |
| Subject | RTI for electricity bill dispute |
| Municipal body | Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) |
| City context | CCMC has 100 wards across 5 zones |
| Target office | City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Coimbatore |
| Online portal | https://www.ccmc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Tamil Nadu 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 Coimbatore-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Tamil Nadu.
Filing in Coimbatore — 4 steps
- Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Coimbatore typically sits at Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Tamil Nadu hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.ccmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) (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 Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Coimbatore-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for electricity bill dispute in Tamil Nadu for the state-level template.
- If Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) 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.
- Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court.
- Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
