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How to file an RTI for garbage collection failure in Mysuru
Direct answer. In Mysuru (Karnataka), file your RTI for garbage collection failure to Mysuru City Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer). 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 garbage collection failure |
| Municipal body | Mysuru City Corporation |
| City context | MCC has 65 wards across 9 zones |
| Target office | Mysuru City Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) |
| 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 | 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 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. Mysuru City Corporation (Municipal Solid Waste Officer) 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 garbage collection failure 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.
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
- Mysuru City Corporation citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
