How to file an RTI for RTE 25% school admission in Kalyan-Dombivli
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Direct answer. In Kalyan-Dombivli (Maharashtra), file your RTI for RTE 25% school admission to District Education Officer + School Principal of Kalyan-Dombivli. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.kdmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Kalyan-Dombivli)
| City | Kalyan-Dombivli (Maharashtra) |
| Subject | RTI for RTE 25% school admission |
| Municipal body | Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) |
| City context | KDMC has 122 wards across 10 prabhag samitis |
| Target office | District Education Officer + School Principal of Kalyan-Dombivli |
| Online portal | https://www.kdmc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Maharashtra state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | RTE Act 2009 §12(1)© — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for RTE 25% school admission covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Kalyan-Dombivli-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
Filing in Kalyan-Dombivli — 4 steps
- Identify the office. District Education Officer + School Principal of Kalyan-Dombivli typically sits at Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Maharashtra hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.kdmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) (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 Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Kalyan-Dombivli-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for RTE 25% school admission in Maharashtra for the state-level template.
- If Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) 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.
- RTE Act 2009 §12(1)© — 25% EWS quota in private unaided schools.
- Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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