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How to file an RTI for garbage collection failure in Jodhpur
Direct answer. In Jodhpur (Rajasthan), file your RTI for garbage collection failure to Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Rajasthan state RTI rules). Online portal: https://jodhpurmc.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Jodhpur)
| City | Jodhpur (Rajasthan) |
| Subject | RTI for garbage collection failure |
| Municipal body | Jodhpur Municipal Corporation |
| City context | JMC has 80 wards across 4 zones; Blue City of India |
| Target office | Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) |
| Online portal | https://jodhpurmc.org/ |
| State portal | Rajasthan 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 Jodhpur-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Jodhpur Municipal Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Rajasthan.
Filing in Jodhpur — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) typically sits at Jodhpur Municipal Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Rajasthan hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://jodhpurmc.org/ OR by Speed Post to Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur Municipal Corporation).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Rajasthan State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Jodhpur-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for garbage collection failure in Rajasthan for the state-level template.
- If Jodhpur 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.
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
- Jodhpur Municipal Corporation citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
