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How to file an RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Guwahati
Direct answer. In Guwahati (Assam), file your RTI for sewerage overflow / clog to Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Assam state RTI rules). Online portal: https://gmcportal.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Guwahati)
| City | Guwahati (Assam) |
| Subject | RTI for sewerage overflow / clog |
| Municipal body | Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) |
| City context | GMC has 60 wards in 4 zones; gateway to NE India |
| Target office | Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) |
| Online portal | https://gmcportal.in/ |
| State portal | Assam 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 Guwahati-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Assam.
Filing in Guwahati — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) typically sits at Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Assam hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://gmcportal.in/ OR by Speed Post to Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) (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 Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Assam State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Guwahati-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Assam for the state-level template.
- If Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) 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).
- Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
