state-scheme:telangana:electricity-bill
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How to file an RTI for electricity bill dispute in Telangana
Direct answer. In Telangana, file your RTI for electricity bill dispute to the DISCOM CGRF / SDO. Fee: Rs. 10 IPO or online. Online portal: https://rti.telangana.gov.in/. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Telangana)
| State | Telangana |
| Subject | RTI for electricity bill dispute |
| Target office | DISCOM CGRF / SDO |
| State fee | Rs. 10 IPO or online |
| Online portal | https://rti.telangana.gov.in/ |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Key statutory anchor | Electricity Act 2003 §42 + SERC tariff orders; CEA Metering Regulations 2006 |
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 Telangana-specific bits: which office to file at, what fee mode the state accepts, the online portal (if any), and where to escalate.
Filing in Telangana — 4 steps
- Identify the office. DISCOM CGRF / SDO is the standard target; in Telangana, this is typically located at the district/tehsil headquarters.
- Pay the fee as per state norms: Rs. 10 IPO or online.
- File: online via https://rti.telangana.gov.in/ OR by Speed Post to the office, with acknowledgment.
- Track: 30-day clock starts from the date of receipt by the public authority.
If you don't get a reply
- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the First Appellate Authority (FAA) — typically the office one rung above the PIO.
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Telangana State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: file a CPGRAMS grievance (pgportal.gov.in) and (where the state has one) a state-level grievance helpline.
Sample RTI subject line for Telangana
“Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — electricity bill dispute in Telangana (give specific application/file number, dates, and the 5 specific questions).”
For the complete template including the 5 questions, illustrations, common mistakes and FAQ, read the full RTI for electricity bill dispute guide.
Related schemes in Telangana
Sources
- RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
- Electricity Act 2003 §42 + SERC tariff orders; CEA Metering Regulations 2006.
- Telangana state RTI rules (latest revision).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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