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Stop waiting months for answers — legally force a response within 30 days. If you are facing issues related to land records, police complaints, municipal delays, or government services in Mumbai City, an RTI is the fastest legal route to accountability.

In Mumbai City, the same property issue can fall under BMC, MHADA, SRA, or MMRDA depending on your building type and plot history - we map the correct authority before filing so your RTI reaches the desk that actually holds your file.

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Why This RTI Guide for Mumbai City Exists

Mumbai has 24 BMC wards, multiple MHADA boards, and an SRA with over 2,000 active schemes - most generic portals cannot identify the correct PIO at this level of granularity. Our system maps your exact address, CTS number, and issue type to the correct PIO so the RTI reaches the right desk the first time.

Mumbai RTI filers face one of the most layered jurisdictional challenges in India. A building permission delay may involve BMC Town Planning, the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, or MMRDA depending on the plot location. A housing society dispute could belong to BMC, MHADA, or SRA depending on whether the building is a redevelopment scheme or a cessed structure. Land records in Mumbai operate through MahaBhulekh for the 7/12 extract and through the Sub-Registrar under IGR Maharashtra for encumbrance searches - two entirely different departments with two different PIOs. Filing to the wrong authority in Mumbai typically loses 5 to 7 weeks as RTIs move between BMC ward offices, the Collector office, and state-level agencies. Identifying the correct PIO at the ward and board level before filing is the single most important step in any Mumbai RTI.

This guide is built using real RTI data, user queries, and filing patterns from Mumbai City — not generic templates. It is specifically designed to help residents of Mumbai City:

Identify the correct department for your specific issue
Understand the most common local RTI issues people face
Avoid mistakes that lead to rejection or delays
File RTIs that actually get responses within 30 days

This is not theory — this is based on how RTIs actually work in Mumbai City.

Why Expert Drafting Matters

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Key Authorities in Mumbai City District

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Most filed - 34% of RTIs

BMC

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (MCGM)

When to file here: Building permissions through the IOD, CC, and OC process, property tax assessments and disputes, road repair and pothole complaints, storm drain maintenance, solid waste management, fire NOC status, and trade license issuance across all 24 administrative wards. BMC Town Planning is the most RTI-queried section in Mumbai City due to the volume of redevelopment and new construction proposals pending across the city at any given time. File Municipal RTI →

2nd most filed - 22% of RTIs

MahaBhulekh / Revenue

Maharashtra Land Records - MahaBhulekh and Tehsildar Office

When to file here: 7/12 extract corrections, property card (Form 6) disputes, mutation entries, Ferfar entries, land use records, and CTS plot corrections within the Mumbai City collectorate jurisdiction. The MahaBhulekh portal is widely used by citizens but portal errors and unresolved record corrections must be addressed through the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer - the portal itself is not the public authority under the RTI Act. File Mutation RTI →

3rd most filed - 18% of RTIs

MHADA

Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority

When to file here: MHADA lottery allotment status, repair and reconstruction of old cessed buildings under the Mumbai Building Repairs Board, maintenance fund disputes, transit camp entitlements, conveyance deed delays for housing societies, and redevelopment scheme approvals under both the Mumbai Building Repairs Board and the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board - two separate boards within MHADA with separate PIOs. File Municipal RTI →

Mumbai Police

Commissioner of Police, Mumbai

When to file here: FIR registration status, written complaint acknowledgment records, investigation updates, chargesheet filing status, missing person case records, CCTV footage requests, and cybercrime complaint follow-ups. Mumbai operates under a single Police Commissionerate covering all areas from Colaba to Dahisar and from Andheri to Kurla - unlike Hyderabad or Bengaluru, there is no split commissionerate within Mumbai City district. Check FIR Status via RTI →

SRA

Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Mumbai

When to file here: Slum rehabilitation scheme approvals and construction timelines, transit accommodation entitlements for displaced residents, developer compliance inspection reports, eligible tenant lists and corrections, incomplete project status records, and SRA NOC disputes. Mumbai has over 2,000 SRA schemes in various stages and RTI is the primary tool for residents to track scheme progress and verify eligibility records held by the Authority. File Land Survey RTI →

Sub-Registrar / IGR Maharashtra

Inspector General of Registration and Stamps, Maharashtra

When to file here: Encumbrance certificate searches, document registration status, certified copy requests for registered documents, stamp duty assessment records, and property transaction history across Mumbai registration divisions. The Sub-Registrar for your area - not MahaBhulekh and not BMC - is the correct PIO for all registration and encumbrance related RTIs in Mumbai City. File Municipal RTI →

Where Should You File Your RTI?

Your Issue	File RTI To	Action
IOD, CC or OC pending or written objection not communicated by BMC	BMC Town Planning Section - relevant ward office	File Municipal RTI →
Property tax excess demand, wrong assessment, or refund dispute with BMC	BMC Assessment and Collection Department - ward office	File Municipal RTI →
7/12 extract or property card error or old mortgage not cleared on MahaBhulekh	Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer, Mumbai City Collectorate	File Mutation RTI →
Encumbrance certificate not generating or showing stale transaction entry	Sub-Registrar Office - Mumbai registration division covering your property	File EC RTI →
MHADA lottery allotment delayed, conveyance deed pending, cessed building redevelopment stuck	MHADA Mumbai Building Repairs Board or Mumbai Housing Board - as applicable	File Municipal RTI →
SRA scheme delayed, eligible tenant list incorrect, developer not compliant	Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) CEO Office, Mumbai	File Land Survey RTI →
FIR not registered, complaint not acknowledged, investigation status unknown	Commissioner of Police, Mumbai	File FIR Status RTI →
Pothole not repaired, road work incomplete, storm drain blocked after BMC complaint	BMC Roads Department or Stormwater Drain Department - relevant ward office	File Road Work RTI →
Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar or Shravan Bal pension delayed, stopped, or not disbursed	District Social Welfare Office, Mumbai City	File Pension RTI →

District Collector's Office, Mumbai City

Public Information Officer

District Collector — Mumbai City District

Address

District Collector Office, Bandra (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400051

Phone

022-26592271

collectormumbai@maharashtra.gov.in

Website

mumbai.gov.in

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Common RTI Issues in Mumbai City District

Based on 50,000+ RTIs filed through FileMyRTI — including Mumbai City district

BMC Building Permission Delays - IOD, CC and OC Stuck

IOD applications pending for 6 to 18 months with no site inspection scheduled. Commencement Certificate delayed after IOD is granted. Occupancy Certificate not issued despite construction being complete for over a year. BMC ward offices frequently cite objections verbally without issuing written communication to the applicant, leaving builders and flat owners with no official record of what needs to be resolved.

📍 Common in: Bandra, Kurla, Andheri, Goregaon, Malad, Vikhroli, Chembur, Ghatkopar

BMC is required under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act to process building applications within prescribed timelines. RTI to the relevant BMC ward office Town Planning desk creates a written record of all pending objections and forces the responsible officer to respond formally within 30 days.

After RTI

Application file number and name of currently responsible desk officer identified. All written objections and their reasons obtained on record. Site inspection scheduling confirmed with a written timeline. In many cases the IOD or CC is processed within 3 to 5 weeks of RTI receipt at the ward office.

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MahaBhulekh Land Record Errors and Mutation Delays

7/12 extract on MahaBhulekh portal showing incorrect ownership names or old mortgage entries not cleared despite discharge. Property card corrections submitted but not reflected after 3 to 6 months. Mutation applications accepted at the Tehsildar office but showing no movement on the portal. Citizens visit the CTS office repeatedly but get no clarity on which officer is responsible or at what stage the correction is stuck.

📍 Common in: Dharavi, Sion, Matunga, Dadar, Worli, Parel, Lower Parel, Kandivali

RTI to the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer forces a written disclosure of the mutation file status, the officer handling the correction, and the specific reason the record has not been updated - information the MahaBhulekh portal does not surface to the citizen at any stage of the process.

After RTI

Officer responsible for your record correction identified by name and designation. Current stage of correction confirmed in writing. Specific reason for non-update documented officially. The correction is typically processed within 2 to 4 weeks once a formal RTI accountability trail exists at the Tehsildar level.

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MHADA and SRA Scheme Delays and Eligibility Disputes

MHADA redevelopment scheme approved years ago but transit camp not provided and construction not started by the developer. SRA eligible tenant list not updated to include existing residents of a slum pocket despite documented proof of residence. Conveyance deed pending for a housing society despite multiple follow-ups at the MHADA Mumbai Board office. Residents receive no written communication from the scheme developer or the Authority on construction timelines or reasons for delay.

📍 Common in: Dharavi, Chembur, Govandi, Mankhurd, Kurla, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli, Borivali

SRA and MHADA are public authorities fully bound by the RTI Act. RTI to the SRA CEO office or the MHADA Mumbai Board can force disclosure of the developer compliance timeline, the inspection reports filed, and the names of the officers who approved scheme modifications or extensions.

After RTI

Developer compliance record and latest inspection reports obtained. List of approved eligible tenants accessed and discrepancies challenged on record. RTI response from SRA or MHADA typically prompts the scheme monitoring cell to schedule a compliance inspection within 15 to 20 days.

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Mumbai Police Complaint and FIR Non-Registration

Written complaint submitted at the local police station but FIR not registered despite the offence described being cognizable. Complaint acknowledgment not provided in writing. Investigation status completely unknown after months of follow-up visits to the station. Requests for CCTV footage in fraud or theft cases refused verbally with no written order issued to the complainant.

📍 Common in: Bandra, Andheri, Kurla, Colaba, Dadar, Borivali, Malad, Jogeshwari

RTI to the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai is the legally recognised method to obtain FIR registration status, investigation updates, and written responses to CCTV footage requests. Unlike verbal follow-ups at the police station, an RTI creates a formal paper trail that the Commissioner office is legally bound to respond to within 30 days.

After RTI

FIR registration status confirmed in writing with date of registration or written reason for non-registration. Investigating officer name and designation revealed. In many cases, FIR is registered within days of RTI reaching the Commissioner office because supervisory accountability is now formally on record.

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If your issue matches any of the above, RTI is likely your fastest solution. An RTI is the only legal way to get a guaranteed response from the government within 30 days.

Lokshahi Din — Monday Hearings

Lokshahi Din is the Maharashtra weekly public grievance programme held at the District Collector office where citizens present petitions directly to the Collector or a designated officer. Petitions submitted at Lokshahi Din do not carry a legally mandated resolution timeline - RTI filed to the Collector office citing your Lokshahi Din token number is the stronger accountability tool when months pass with no follow-up. However, if your Lokshahi Din petition has been pending without action, an RTI asking for its status creates legal accountability that a verbal hearing cannot. If Lokshahi Din hasn't worked, RTI creates a legal paper trail — which departments cannot ignore.

Every Monday 11:00 AM onwards District Collector Office, Bandra (East), Mumbai

✗ Weak RTI (Gets Rejected)

"Why is my BMC building permission taking so long?"

✓ Strong RTI (Gets Results)

"Provide the current stage of IOD application no. [X] for CTS No. [Y], [locality], Ward [Z], Mumbai. State the name and designation of the officer currently responsible for the file, list all objections raised in writing with the dates they were recorded, confirm whether the site inspection has been completed and if not provide the scheduled date, and state the specific reason for delay beyond the prescribed processing timeline under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act."

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IOD / CC / OC / Building plan → BMC Town Planning - relevant ward

Property tax / Assessment dispute → BMC Assessment and Collection - ward

7/12 extract / Property card / Mutation → Tehsildar / Sub-Divisional Officer

Encumbrance certificate / EC / Registration → Sub-Registrar - IGR Maharashtra

MHADA lottery / Cessed building / Conveyance deed → MHADA Mumbai Building Repairs Board or Housing Board

SRA scheme / Eligible tenant list / Slum rehab → SRA CEO Office, Mumbai

FIR / Police complaint - Mumbai → Commissioner of Police, Mumbai

Road / Pothole / Storm drain / Streetlight → BMC Roads or SWD Department - ward

Pension / Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar / Shravan Bal → District Social Welfare Office, Mumbai City

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⚠ Why wait? Every day without an RTI is another day your IOD, MHADA conveyance deed, or MahaBhulekh correction sits unaccountable at a desk with no formal obligation to move. File RTI today and put the responsible officer on a legal 30-day clock. Citizens who file RTI through FileMyRTI get responses 3x faster than those who file on their own.

RTI Trends in Mumbai City (Based on 50,000+ Filings)

Internal data from RTIs processed through FileMyRTI for Mumbai City district

BMC and Civic - Building Permissions, Property Tax, Roads 34%

Land Records - MahaBhulekh, 7/12, Mutations 22%

MHADA and SRA - Housing Schemes and Redevelopment 18%

Police - FIR Status and Complaint Follow-ups 15%

Certificates and Welfare Schemes 11%

💡 Insight: BMC-related RTIs dominate in Mumbai City because the building permission process - IOD, CC, and OC - involves multiple desk approvals, site inspections, and fire NOC clearances that can stall at any stage without any written communication to the applicant. The opacity of the BMC internal workflow means RTI is often the only tool that forces a written response on file status, objections, and officer responsibility.

📊 Seasonal: MHADA and SRA RTIs peak from July to October when the Maharashtra government announces new redevelopment approvals and lottery results, prompting residents of cessed and slum-affected buildings to verify scheme status and eligibility records. Land record RTIs also spike in the post-monsoon period when property transactions resume and MahaBhulekh mutation backlogs surface at the Tehsildar office.

What This Means For You

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RTI Intelligence — Mumbai City District

Key metrics from RTI filings in Mumbai City district

Avg Response Time

38-52 days

Typical timeframe for RTI responses

Most Delayed Department

BMC Town Planning Section

Consider filing appeals if delayed

Fastest Department

Sub-Registrar / IGR Maharashtra

Usually responds within 2-3 weeks

Peak Filing Months

July - October

When RTI filings are highest

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People in Mumbai City Recently Filed RTIs Like These

These are real user queries (anonymized) processed through our platform for Mumbai City district

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Most Common Query

"Why has my IOD application for CTS No. [X], Ward [Y], been pending at BMC Town Planning for 14 months with no written objection communicated and no site inspection scheduled despite multiple visits to the ward office?"

"Provide the current stage of IOD application no. [X] for property at CTS No. [Y], [locality], Ward [Z], Mumbai. State the name and designation of the officer currently responsible, list all objections raised in writing with dates, confirm whether the site inspection has been completed, and provide the specific reason for delay beyond the prescribed processing timeline under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act."

"I submitted a Lokshahi Din petition on [date] at the District Collector office, Mumbai regarding [subject] (token no. [X]). Which department was this petition forwarded to, what written action has been taken to date, and what is the name of the officer assigned for resolution?"

"Provide details of mutation application no. [X] for CTS No. [Y], Village [Z], Mumbai City. State the current stage of processing, the name of the officer handling the file, and the specific reason for delay beyond the prescribed timeline under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code."

"My SRA scheme (scheme no. [X], developer [Y]) was approved in [year]. Provide the current construction status, latest developer compliance inspection report, list of eligible tenants as maintained in SRA records as of today, and the name of the officer currently responsible for monitoring this scheme."

"Provide the registration and encumbrance details for document no. [X] registered at Sub-Registrar office [Y], Mumbai, for property at CTS No. [Z], [village]. Confirm whether any encumbrance entries remain active against this property and provide the name of the officer who last verified and updated the encumbrance register entry."

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Why RTI Is Faster Than Any Other Method

Method	Typical Time	Legal Force	Outcome
Visiting Government Office	2–6 months	None	Uncertain — depends on officer mood
Lokshahi Din	Uncertain	None	Token given, follow-up unclear
Online Complaint Portal	30–90 days	None	Auto-closed without resolution
RTI via FileMyRTI	30 days (legal deadline)	✓ RTI Act 2005	Legally binding response or penalty

Common Mistakes That Get RTIs Rejected in Mumbai City

Most RTIs fail not because the issue is invalid — but because the application is poorly drafted

Filing building permission RTI to the wrong BMC ward office - Mumbai has 24 wards and the correct ward is determined by your plot CTS number, not your postal address or the nearest BMC branch you visit
Sending a MahaBhulekh correction RTI to the revenue portal helpdesk instead of the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer - the portal is a display tool, not the public authority that holds your record file
Filing MHADA RTI to the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board when your issue falls under the Mumbai Building Repairs Board - these are separate boards within MHADA with separate PIOs and separate record systems
Addressing an SRA scheme RTI to BMC when the scheme was approved under SRA - BMC and SRA have distinct jurisdictions even for buildings on the same street, and transfer between them loses 5 to 7 weeks
Filing RTI to a local police station instead of the Commissioner of Police office - the station is not the designated public authority under the RTI Act for Mumbai Police, making the application non-actionable at the station level
Submitting a vague query such as when will my OC be ready instead of citing the full IOD number, CC number, property address with CTS details, and the ward and division under which the application was filed

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Frequently Asked Questions — RTI in Mumbai City

Quick answers to the most common questions

My BMC IOD application in Mumbai has been pending for over a year with no written objection issued - can RTI force a response?

Yes. Under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act, you have the right to ask for the name of the officer handling your IOD application, all objections raised in writing with the dates they were recorded, the site inspection status and scheduled date, and the specific reason for delay beyond the prescribed timeline under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act. File RTI to the PIO at the BMC ward office Town Planning section covering your plot CTS number. In most cases the written objections are formally communicated and the file is moved within 3 to 5 weeks of RTI receipt because the responsible officer now has a legal accountability trail on record. FileMyRTI identifies the correct ward PIO based on your CTS details before drafting.

Should I file my redevelopment RTI to MHADA or to BMC if my cessed building is in the island city of Mumbai?

Many citizens file cessed building redevelopment RTIs to BMC when the correct authority is MHADA Mumbai Building Repairs Board, which costs 5 to 7 weeks in transfer delays. If your building is listed as a cessed property under MHADA, the Mumbai Building Repairs Board PIO is the correct first address for scheme status, developer compliance, and transit camp records. BMC Town Planning is relevant only for the IOD and CC stage - not for the scheme approval or resident entitlement records that most citizens are actually trying to access. FileMyRTI verifies whether your building falls under the MHADA Repairs Board or the MHADA Housing Board before the application is drafted.

The MahaBhulekh portal in Mumbai shows an old mortgage against my property that was discharged 5 years ago - which office handles the RTI?

Filing to the wrong authority is the most common mistake for this type of RTI in Mumbai City. The MahaBhulekh portal is not the public authority - file RTI to the Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer covering your CTS village, asking for the discharge certificate received on record, the officer who processed the discharge mutation, and the reason the encumbrance entry has not been updated on the portal. If the encumbrance originates from a registered transaction, a separate RTI to the Sub-Registrar under IGR Maharashtra may also be required. Do not file to the MahaBhulekh helpdesk or to BMC - neither holds authority over the revenue record.

Can I file RTI to get my name added to the SRA eligible tenant list in Mumbai if it was left out?

Yes. The SRA is a public authority under the RTI Act and the CEO office is the designated PIO for all scheme-related records in Mumbai. File RTI to the SRA CEO office citing your scheme number, developer name, plot address, and your documented proof of residence. Ask specifically for the eligible tenant list as maintained in SRA records, the date it was last verified by an SRA officer, and the name of the officer currently responsible for scheme monitoring. This formal paper trail typically prompts the SRA monitoring cell to verify and correct the list within 15 to 20 days of the RTI response.

Will filing RTI against BMC or MHADA affect my pending permissions or approvals in Mumbai?

No. RTI is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution and Section 7(7) of the RTI Act explicitly prohibits PIOs from taking any adverse action against an applicant for seeking information. Officers at BMC, MHADA, SRA, and all other Mumbai public authorities are legally bound to treat your RTI as a formal information request with no bearing on any pending file. Over 50,000 citizens have used FileMyRTI to file against municipal and state authorities in Maharashtra without adverse consequences to their pending applications.

What is the RTI fee for filing against BMC or any state government department in Maharashtra?

Under the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, the prescribed fee is Rs. 10 per RTI application. BPL cardholders are fully exempt from this fee. Additional charges for document copies apply at Rs. 2 per page. Payment must be made via a postal order or demand draft payable to the Accounts Officer of the relevant department - cash and online payment are not accepted at most Maharashtra offices. No fee is applicable for filing a First Appeal. FileMyRTI full service includes government fee payment, expert drafting, correct department and ward-level PIO identification, postal filing via registered post, and response tracking.

I attended Lokshahi Din at the Mumbai Collector office 4 months ago but received no follow-up - what is the next step?

Yes, RTI is the correct and stronger next step after an unresolved Lokshahi Din petition. File RTI to the District Collector office, Mumbai citing your Lokshahi Din token number, date of attendance, and the subject of your petition. Ask specifically which department your petition was forwarded to, what written action has been taken, and the name of the officer responsible for resolution. Lokshahi Din attendance alone does not create a legally mandated resolution timeline - RTI to the Collector office creates a 30-day written response obligation that Lokshahi Din attendance does not enforce on its own.

Which office handles the RTI for an encumbrance certificate that is not generating on the Maharashtra IGR portal?

Under Section 6 of the RTI Act, the PIO at the Sub-Registrar office for your Mumbai registration division is the correct authority for encumbrance certificate related RTIs - not MahaBhulekh and not BMC. The IGR Maharashtra portal is a search and display interface while the underlying registration record is maintained at the Sub-Registrar office where the document was originally registered. File RTI to the Sub-Registrar citing your document number, registration date, and property CTS number, asking for the registration entry and all encumbrances registered and discharged against the property. This is a separate RTI from any MahaBhulekh mutation RTI you may also need to file.

Can RTI help if a Mumbai Police station is refusing to register my FIR?

Yes. File RTI to the Commissioner of Police, Mumbai - not to the local police station - asking for the status of your written complaint submitted on [date] at [station name], whether a First Information Report was registered, and if not the written reason for non-registration with the name of the officer responsible. Under the RTI Act the Commissioner of Police office is the designated PIO for Mumbai Police and is legally bound to respond within 30 days. RTI to the Commissioner creates direct accountability at the supervisory level above the station, which is typically what triggers FIR registration within days of receipt at the Commissioner office.

What happens if the BMC PIO transfers my building permission RTI to another department and the 30-day window is missed in Mumbai?

No, the 30-day response clock does not reset on transfer. Under Section 6(3) of the RTI Act, the PIO has 5 days to transfer your application but the total 30-day response window is counted from the date of your original submission - not from the transfer date. If BMC transfers your RTI to MMRDA or MHADA on day 5, the receiving department has only 25 days remaining to respond. If the combined window is exceeded, you have the right to file a First Appeal against the last department that held your application. This is precisely why correct department and ward identification before filing eliminates transfer delays entirely - FileMyRTI tracks all deadlines and files First Appeals when needed.

Can I file RTI in Marathi at BMC or the Revenue office in Mumbai?

Yes. RTI applications in Marathi are accepted at all Maharashtra state and municipal offices including BMC ward offices, Tehsildar, MHADA, and Sub-Registrar offices across Mumbai City. The PIO is legally required to respond in the language of the application if it is an official language recognised under the Maharashtra Official Language Act. Filing in Marathi at the ward-level BMC office or the Tehsildar office is particularly useful for records maintained in Marathi script, as it ensures the response uses terminology that directly matches the official record and is easier to act upon at the mandal or ward level.

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