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RTI Filing Guide — Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the RTI capital of India with the highest number of RTI applications filed annually. Mumbai alone generates more RTI applications than most states. Key areas include real estate (RERA, SRA, MHADA), municipal services (BMC), police complaints, and land revenue. Maharashtra Information Commission has massive pending cases — second appeals may take 12-24 months.

📋 RTI Fee Structure

TypeAmount
Application Fee₹10
BPL ExemptionFree for BPL cardholders
Additional Pages₹2 per page
Inspection FeeNo fee for first hour; ₹5 per 15 mins

💳 Accepted Payment Modes

Indian Postal OrderCourt Fee StampsDemand DraftCashOnline via Maharashtra RTI Portal

🌐 Online Portal Available

https://rtionline.maharashtra.gov.in

🏛️ State Information Commission

Maharashtra State Information Commission

📍New Administrative Building, 9th Floor, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai - 400032

📞022-22025252

📧msic-mah@nic.in

🌐https://mcsic.maharashtra.gov.in

⏱️ Appeal Timeline

First Appeal

Within 30 days

Second Appeal

Within 90 days to Maharashtra SIC — expect 12-24 month wait

🏢 Key Government Departments

Revenue
BMC (Municipal Corporation of Mumbai)
Urban Development
Police (Home)
Education
Public Health
Environment
Housing (MHADA/SRA)

💡 State-Specific Filing Tips

  • 1Maharashtra has one of the most active RTI ecosystems in India.
  • 2Marathi, Hindi, and English are all accepted for RTI applications.
  • 3For Mumbai-specific queries, BMC/MCGM is the go-to authority.
  • 4Real estate RERA-related information can be accessed both via RTI and RERA portal.
  • 5Use the Maharashtra online portal for fastest acknowledgment.

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