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How to file an RTI for drainage / waterlogging in Mumbai

File an RTI for drainage / waterlogging in Mumbai: city PIO, fee, portal, sample template, escalation. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) specific.

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 +====== How to file an RTI for drainage / waterlogging in Mumbai ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** In Mumbai (Maharashtra), file your RTI for **drainage / waterlogging** to **Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Storm-Water Drains Cell)**. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|Maharashtra state RTI rules]]). **Online portal**: [[https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/]] (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.</WRAP>
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 +===== Quick facts (Mumbai) =====
 +| **City** | Mumbai (Maharashtra) |
 +| **Subject** | RTI for drainage / waterlogging |
 +| **Municipal body** | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
 +| **City context** | BMC is India's richest civic body with annual budget exceeding Rs. 50,000 cr |
 +| **Target office** | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Storm-Water Drains Cell) |
 +| **Online portal** | [[https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/]] |
 +| **State portal** | [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|Maharashtra state RTI hub]] |
 +| **Reply window** | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
 +| **Statutory anchor** | CPHEEO storm-water drainage manual; NDMA flood guidelines |
 +
 +===== Why this page exists =====
 +The general guide on **[[:rti-for-drainage-clogged|RTI for drainage / waterlogging]]** covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. **This page focuses on the Mumbai-specific bits**: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
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 +===== Filing in Mumbai — 4 steps =====
 +  - **Identify the office**. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (Storm-Water Drains Cell) typically sits at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
 +  - **Pay the fee**: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|Maharashtra hub]] for any state-specific fee.
 +  - **File**: online via [[https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/]] OR by Speed Post to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) (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 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)).
 +  - **Day 75-76**: file Second Appeal to the **Maharashtra State Information Commission**.
 +  - **Parallel pressure**: Use the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (//pgportal.gov.in//).
 +
 +===== Mumbai-specific tips =====
 +  * For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check **[[:service-city:drainage:|RTI for drainage / waterlogging in Maharashtra]]** for the state-level template.
 +  * If Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 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 =====
 +  * [[:city-service:mumbai:start|All RTI services for Mumbai]]
 +  * [[:service-city:drainage:start|RTI for drainage / waterlogging across all cities]]
 +  * [[:service-city:drainage:|Maharashtra state-level guide]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-drainage-clogged|Master guide: RTI for drainage / waterlogging]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
 +  * CPHEEO storm-water drainage manual; NDMA flood guidelines.
 +  * Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) citizen-services portal.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
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