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How to file an RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Kota
Direct answer. In Kota (Rajasthan), file your RTI for sewerage overflow / clog to Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Rajasthan state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.kotamc.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Kota)
| City | Kota (Rajasthan) |
| Subject | RTI for sewerage overflow / clog |
| Municipal body | Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) |
| City context | Split into KMC-North and KMC-South in 2020; education hub of India |
| Target office | Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) |
| Online portal | https://www.kotamc.org/ |
| State portal | Rajasthan 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 Kota-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Rajasthan.
Filing in Kota — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) (Sewerage Board / Jal Board) typically sits at Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) 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://www.kotamc.org/ OR by Speed Post to Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) (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 Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Rajasthan State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Kota-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for sewerage overflow / clog in Rajasthan for the state-level template.
- If Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) 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).
- Kota Municipal Corporation (KMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
