Table of Contents
How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Navi Mumbai
Direct answer. In Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Navi Mumbai. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.nmmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Navi Mumbai)
| City | Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) |
| Subject | RTI for electricity bill dispute |
| Municipal body | Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) |
| City context | NMMC has 111 wards across 8 nodes; planned twin city |
| Target office | City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Navi Mumbai |
| Online portal | https://www.nmmc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Maharashtra 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 Navi Mumbai-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
Filing in Navi Mumbai — 4 steps
- Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Navi Mumbai typically sits at Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) 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.nmmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) (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 Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Navi Mumbai-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for electricity bill dispute in Maharashtra for the state-level template.
- If Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) 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.
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
