Is NDMC a Central Government or Delhi State body for RTI purposes?

NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) is a Central Government statutory body established under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its jurisdiction covers the Lutyens' Delhi area — including Connaught Place, Rajpath (Kartavya Path), and areas around Parliament House. Unlike MCD (which is a GNCTD/Delhi State body), NDMC is a Central Government body. File RTI at online.ndmc.gov.in/rti (NDMC's own dedicated portal), and second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC), not the Delhi Information Commission.

How do I know if my property is in the NDMC area or the MCD area?

The NDMC area is a defined geographic area in central Delhi administered under the NDMC Act, 1994. The NDMC area includes Connaught Place, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Rajpath, parts of New Delhi district (like Lodhi Estate, Golf Links, Sundar Nagar, Diplomatic Enclave). If you receive your property tax demand from NDMC, your property is in the NDMC area. If the demand is from MCD or a Zone of MCD, your property is in the MCD area. For most of Delhi outside the central Lutyens' zone, the authority is MCD.

My NDMC property tax assessment seems incorrect. Can I file RTI to verify the basis?

Yes. File an RTI asking for the rate of tax, the unit area value or annual value used, and the category under which your property was classified in the tax assessment. NDMC property tax is governed by the NDMC Act, 1994, and the applicable NDMC tax rules and notifications. Knowing the specific calculation basis helps you identify whether the classification or rate is incorrect, which is the basis for filing a formal objection with NDMC.

Can I get copies of building plans or completion certificates for my NDMC property through RTI?

Yes. Building plans and completion certificates are held by NDMC for properties within its jurisdiction. You can file an RTI asking for the approved building plan for a property at [address] bearing file number [XXX], or the completion certificate issued for the building. These are relevant for property transactions, loan applications, and regularisation matters.

What if NDMC does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at NDMC within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. As NDMC is a Central Government body, second appeals go to the CIC, not the Delhi Information Commission.

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How to File RTI with NDMC Delhi (New Delhi Municipal Council) — Property Tax, Building Plans

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI application with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for property tax disputes, building plan approvals, trade licence delays, and civic complaint status in the NDMC area. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Home Affairs (Government of India)

Address RTI ToCentral Public Information Officer (CPIO), New Delhi Municipal Council

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://online.ndmc.gov.in/rti

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is a Central Government statutory body established under the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994, under the Ministry of Home Affairs. NDMC administers the Lutyens' Delhi area — broadly the central Delhi zone that includes Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk), Rajpath (Kartavya Path), and surrounding localities.

NDMC is not part of MCD. Its jurisdiction is separate from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which covers most of the rest of Delhi. NDMC is a Central Government public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC), not the Delhi Information Commission.

What Can You Achieve with an RTI to NDMC?

Get the basis of property tax assessment — category, unit area value, and rate applied
Know the status of a building plan or completion certificate application and reason for delay
Track the status of a trade licence application and any objection or deficiency noted
Get the action taken on a civic complaint — encroachment, street light, road repair, sanitation
Obtain copies of approved building plans or completion certificates for a property
Know whether any dues, penalties, or notices are outstanding on a property

Where to File: The Right Authority

NDMC has its headquarters at Palika Kendra, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. For most matters, file with the CPIO at NDMC headquarters.

NDMC maintains its own dedicated RTI filing portal. File at online.ndmc.gov.in/rti. The application text is limited to 3,000 characters on the NDMC portal.

How to File: Step by Step

Step 1: Confirm NDMC Jurisdiction

Verify that your property or the matter in question falls within the NDMC area. NDMC area includes Connaught Place, Rajpath, Parliament Street, Sundar Nagar, Golf Links, Lodhi Estate, Diplomatic Enclave, and surrounding areas. If outside this zone, MCD is the relevant authority — see the MCD RTI guide.

Step 2: Gather Your Details

Your NDMC property ID or account number (from the property tax demand notice)
Your building plan file number or trade licence application number
Your complaint reference number if already registered with NDMC
The plot / house address with pin code

Step 3: Draft and File Online

File at online.ndmc.gov.in/rti — NDMC's own dedicated RTI portal — and pay ₹10 online. The application text field is limited to 3,000 characters; attach a PDF for longer queries.

Step 4: Appeals

If there is no response within 30 days, or the response is unsatisfactory, file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority at NDMC within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. For a Second Appeal, approach the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Property tax:

Basis of property tax assessment for property ID/address for YYYY-YY — category, unit area value or annual value, and rate applied
Whether any revision or reassessment has been made in the last N years and the basis

Building plan / completion certificate:

Current status of application File No. — stage, pending observations, and officer responsible
Certified copy of the approved building plan and/or completion certificate for property at address

Trade licence:

Current status of trade licence application Ref. No. — stage, any objection noted, and expected timeline

Civic complaint:

Action taken on complaint Ref. No. — steps taken, officer assigned, and resolution status

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC),
Palika Kendra, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Property Tax / Building Plan / Trade Licence / Civic Complaint

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at / owner of property at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Property / Application details:
  Property ID / Account No. (for property tax): [Property ID / Account No.]
  Plot / House No., Locality: [Address]
  Application / File No. (for building plan / trade licence): [Reference Number]
  Complaint Ref. No. (if any): [Complaint Number]
  Subject: [Property Tax / Building Plan / Trade Licence / Civic Complaint]

Information sought:

1. [For property tax] The basis of property tax assessment for property bearing ID [XXX] at [address] for the year [YYYY-YY] — the rate of tax applied, the category under which the property is assessed, and the annual value or unit area value used for calculation.

2. [For building plan / completion certificate] The current status of building plan application / completion certificate application bearing file number [XXX] submitted on [DD/MM/YYYY], the stage at which it is pending, and the reason for delay.

3. [For trade licence] The current status of my trade licence application bearing reference number [XXX], whether any objection or deficiency has been noted, and the name of the officer responsible.

4. [For civic complaint] The action taken on complaint bearing reference [XXX] lodged on [DD/MM/YYYY] regarding [describe issue — encroachment, street light, road repair, sanitation] in [area/locality], and the present status.

5. Whether any dues, notices, or penalties are outstanding against property at [address] on the NDMC records, and the basis for the same.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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