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How to file an RTI for death certificate in Pune
Direct answer. In Pune (Maharashtra), file your RTI for death certificate to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Maharashtra state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.pmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Pune)
| City | Pune (Maharashtra) |
| Subject | RTI for death certificate |
| Municipal body | Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) |
| City context | PMC operates 165 wards across 4 zones |
| Target office | Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths) |
| Online portal | https://www.pmc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Maharashtra state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | RBD Act 1969; required for succession + insurance |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for death certificate covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Pune-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Maharashtra.
Filing in Pune — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (Municipal Registrar of Births & Deaths) typically sits at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) 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.pmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (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 Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Pune-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for death certificate in Maharashtra for the state-level template.
- If Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) 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.
- RBD Act 1969; required for succession + insurance.
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
