Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Service
The Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015 is a revolutionary Act. This Act provides that the citizens shall be provided services by the State Government in a transparent, efficient and time bound manner. In order to ensure effective implementation of this Act, the Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Services has been established. On 1st March, 2017 former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra State, Shri Swadheen Kshatriya was appointed as the First State Chief Commissioner for Right to Services. After completing his tenure, he retired on 25.01.2022. Then Shri Dilip Shinde who was appointed as Commissioner, Right to Services, Pune held additional charge of the post of the Chief Commissioner, Right to Services, Maharashtra State from 25.01.2022 to 03.05.2023. Now from 04.05.2023, Ex. Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Shri Manu Kumar Srivastava has taken over charge as the Chief Commissioner, Right to Services, Maharashtra State.
Citizens can get complete information regarding which services are available under this Act by accessing either the mobile app ‘RTS Maharashtra’ or ‘Aaple Sarkar Web Portal’. Citizens can even apply online for availing these services. In case of delay in providing the services or denial of the services without adequate justification, citizens can file first and second Appeal with senior officers within the department and third and final Appeal can be filed before the Commission.
Shri Manu kumar Srivastava,
I.A.S. (Retd.)
Chief Commissioner
Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Service
Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Services
7th Floor, New Administrative Building, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk,
Madam Cama Road, Opposite Mantralaya, Mumbai 400032.
An Act to provide for delivery of transparent, efficient and timely public services to the eligible persons in the State of Maharashtra and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.