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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Pune

File an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Pune: city PIO, fee, portal, sample template, escalation. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) specific.

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 +====== How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Pune ======
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 +<WRAP info>**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 [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|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.</WRAP>
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 +===== 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** | [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|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|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.
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 +===== Filing in Pune — 4 steps =====
 +  - **Identify the office**. City DISCOM Sub-Division Officer of Pune typically sits at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
 +  - **Pay the fee**: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:start|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 **[[:state-scheme:maharashtra:electricity-bill|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.
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:city-service:pune:start|All RTI services for Pune]]
 +  * [[:service-city:electricity-bill:start|RTI for electricity bill dispute across all cities]]
 +  * [[:state-scheme:maharashtra:electricity-bill|Maharashtra state-level guide]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-electricity-bill-dispute|Master guide: RTI for electricity bill dispute]]
 +
 +===== 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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