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How to file an RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Vadodara

File an RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Vadodara: city PIO, fee, portal, sample template, escalation. Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) specific.

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 +====== How to file an RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Vadodara ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** In Vadodara (Gujarat), file your RTI for **building plan / OC / CC** to **Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department)**. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against [[:state-scheme:gujarat:start|Gujarat state RTI rules]]). **Online portal**: [[https://vmc.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 (Vadodara) =====
 +| **City** | Vadodara (Gujarat) |
 +| **Subject** | RTI for building plan / OC / CC |
 +| **Municipal body** | Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) |
 +| **City context** | VMC has 76 wards in 4 zones |
 +| **Target office** | Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department) |
 +| **Online portal** | [[https://vmc.gov.in/]] |
 +| **State portal** | [[:state-scheme:gujarat:start|Gujarat state RTI hub]] |
 +| **Reply window** | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
 +| **Statutory anchor** | State Town Planning Acts; Model Building Bye-Laws 2016 |
 +
 +===== Why this page exists =====
 +The general guide on **[[:rti-for-building-plan-approval|RTI for building plan / OC / CC]]** covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. **This page focuses on the Vadodara-specific bits**: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Gujarat.
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 +===== Filing in Vadodara — 4 steps =====
 +  - **Identify the office**. Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department) typically sits at Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
 +  - **Pay the fee**: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the [[:state-scheme:gujarat:start|Gujarat hub]] for any state-specific fee.
 +  - **File**: online via [[https://vmc.gov.in/]] OR by Speed Post to Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) (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 Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC)).
 +  - **Day 75-76**: file Second Appeal to the **Gujarat State Information Commission**.
 +  - **Parallel pressure**: Use the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (//pgportal.gov.in//).
 +
 +===== Vadodara-specific tips =====
 +  * For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check **[[:service-city:building-plan:|RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Gujarat]]** for the state-level template.
 +  * If Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) 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:vadodara:start|All RTI services for Vadodara]]
 +  * [[:service-city:building-plan:start|RTI for building plan / OC / CC across all cities]]
 +  * [[:service-city:building-plan:|Gujarat state-level guide]]
 +  * [[:rti-for-building-plan-approval|Master guide: RTI for building plan / OC / CC]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
 +  * State Town Planning Acts; Model Building Bye-Laws 2016.
 +  * Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) citizen-services portal.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
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 +{{tag>vadodara building-plan city-service citizen-rti rti-template}}