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How to file an RTI for traffic challan dispute in Nagpur
Direct answer. In Nagpur (Maharashtra), file your RTI for traffic challan dispute to City Traffic Police DCP of Nagpur. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Nagpur)
| City | Nagpur (Maharashtra) |
| Subject | RTI for traffic challan dispute |
| Municipal body | Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) |
| City context | NMC has 151 wards in 10 zones; second capital of Maharashtra |
| Target office | City Traffic Police DCP of Nagpur |
| Online portal | https://www.nmcnagpur.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Maharashtra state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for traffic challan dispute covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Nagpur-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
Filing in Nagpur — 4 steps
- Identify the office. City Traffic Police DCP of Nagpur typically sits at Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) 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.nmcnagpur.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) (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 Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Nagpur-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for traffic challan dispute in Maharashtra for the state-level template.
- If Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) 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.
- MV Act 1988 + 2019 amendment; Lok Adalat compounding cheaper.
- Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
