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How to file an RTI for garbage collection failure in Indore
Direct answer. In Indore (Madhya Pradesh), file your RTI for garbage collection failure to Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Solid Waste Officer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Madhya Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.imcindore.mp.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Indore)
| City | Indore (Madhya Pradesh) |
| Subject | RTI for garbage collection failure |
| Municipal body | Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) |
| City context | IMC has 85 wards; ranked India's cleanest city 7 years running (2017-23) |
| Target office | Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) |
| Online portal | https://www.imcindore.mp.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Madhya Pradesh state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for garbage collection failure covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Indore-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Madhya Pradesh.
Filing in Indore — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) typically sits at Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Madhya Pradesh hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.imcindore.mp.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) (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 Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Madhya Pradesh State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Indore-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for garbage collection failure in Madhya Pradesh for the state-level template.
- If Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) 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.
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
- Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
