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How to file an RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Visakhapatnam
Direct answer. In Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), file your RTI for building plan / OC / CC to Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Andhra Pradesh state RTI rules). Online portal: https://www.gvmc.gov.in/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Visakhapatnam)
| City | Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Subject | RTI for building plan / OC / CC |
| Municipal body | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) |
| City context | GVMC has 98 wards across 8 zones |
| Target office | Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department) |
| Online portal | https://www.gvmc.gov.in/ |
| State portal | Andhra Pradesh 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 / OC / CC covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Visakhapatnam-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Andhra Pradesh.
Filing in Visakhapatnam — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (Municipal Town Planning Department) typically sits at Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Andhra Pradesh hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://www.gvmc.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) (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 Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Andhra Pradesh State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Visakhapatnam-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for building plan / OC / CC in Andhra Pradesh for the state-level template.
- If Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) 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.
- State Town Planning Acts; Model Building Bye-Laws 2016.
- Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.