Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Ganesh Mandals to Promote Maharashtra Public Services Awareness
Maharashtra wants Ganesh mandals to teach people about their rights to government services.
The campaign will take place during Ganeshotsav.
The Right to Public Services Act says many government services should be delivered transparently and on time.
The state has listed 1,212 services under the law.
These include certificates for caste, income, residence, births and deaths.
People can apply through the Aaple Sarkar portal or service centers.
If a service is delayed or unfairly rejected, people can appeal.
Officials who cause unnecessary delays may have to pay up to Rs 5,000.
The Maharashtra State Right to Public Services Commission ordered awareness campaigns through Ganesh mandals during this year’s Ganeshotsav.
The September 2 directive covers five district administrations and six municipal corporations in the Pune division.
The Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015 provides for 1,212 notified government services.
Citizens can access services including caste, income, residence, birth and death certificates through Aaple Sarkar platforms.
Officials responsible for unnecessary delays may face penalties of up to Rs 5,000, while citizens can file up to three appeals.
- Who
- The Maharashtra State Right to Public Services Commission, district administrations, municipal corporations and Ganesh mandals.
- What
- Ganesh mandals will display information about the Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015 and available government services.
- When
- The directive was issued on September 2, for this year’s Ganeshotsav.
- Where
- Pune division, covering Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and Solapur districts and specified municipal corporations.
- Why
- To inform festival visitors about time-bound government services, application channels and appeal rights.
- Issuing authority
- Maharashtra State Right to Public Services Commission, Pune Division
- Directive date
- September 2
- Law highlighted
- Maharashtra Right to Public Services Act, 2015
- Services notified
- 1,212 government services
- Application channels
- Aaple Sarkar portal and Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendras
- Appeal process
- Eligible citizens may file first and second appeals, followed by a third appeal before the Commission
- Maximum penalty
- Up to Rs 5,000 for officials responsible for unnecessary delays