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How to file an RTI for traffic challan dispute in Guwahati
Direct answer. In Guwahati (Assam), file your RTI for traffic challan dispute to City Traffic Police DCP of Guwahati. 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 traffic challan dispute |
| Municipal body | Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) |
| City context | GMC has 60 wards in 4 zones; gateway to NE India |
| Target office | City Traffic Police DCP of Guwahati |
| Online portal | https://gmcportal.in/ |
| State portal | Assam 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 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. City Traffic Police DCP of Guwahati 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 traffic challan dispute 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.
- MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper.
- Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
