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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Pune

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Pune (Maharashtra), file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Pune. 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 electricity bill dispute
Municipal body Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
City context PMC operates 165 wards across 4 zones
Target office City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Pune
Online portal https://www.pmc.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 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

  1. Identify the office. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Pune typically sits at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Maharashtra hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://www.pmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) (with acknowledgment).
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Maharashtra State Information Commission.
  3. 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 electricity bill dispute 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.

Sources

  • RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
  • Electricity Act 2003 §42; CGRF mandatory before consumer court.
  • Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) citizen-services portal.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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