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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Mysuru
Direct answer. In Mysuru (Karnataka), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Mysuru. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Karnataka state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Mysuru)
| City | Mysuru (Karnataka) |
| Subject | RTI for electricity bill dispute |
| Municipal body | Mysuru City Corporation |
| City context | MCC has 65 wards across 9 zones |
| Target office | City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Mysuru |
| Online portal | https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Karnataka state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for electricity bill dispute covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Mysuru-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Mysuru City Corporation accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Karnataka.
Filing in Mysuru — 4 steps
- Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Mysuru typically sits at Mysuru City Corporation headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Karnataka hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.mysorecity.mrc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Mysuru City 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 Mysuru City Corporation).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Karnataka State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Mysuru City Corporation grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Mysuru-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for electricity bill dispute in Karnataka for the state-level template.
- If Mysuru City 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.
- Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court.
- Mysuru City Corporation citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
