How can I file civic complaints of Varanasi Nagar Nigam?

To file a civic complaint about public services and utilities with the Varanasi Municipal Corporation including issues related to public utilities (water, streetlight, roads, etc.), bridges/roads maintenance, health & education, sewerage & drainage, municipal hospitals & schools, solid waste management (garbage collection), public toilets & cleanliness, or other infrastructure development, you can follow these steps and use the provided contact details of the Nagar Nigam:

Varanasi Nagar Nigam Helplines:

  • Helpline Number: Call at the toll-free citizen helpline number 1533 or 18001805567. To register your civic complaints, dial +915422720005.
  • Email: You can also email your concerns to nagarnigamvns@gmail.com.

For issues related to Varanasi Smart City (VSCL), email at mail@varanasismartcity.gov.in.

Steps to file an online complaint:

  • Visit Varanasi Municipal Corporation’s official website (nnvns.org.in).
  • Navigate to the “e-Services” section of the menu.
  • Click the ‘Grievances’ option to open the form or visit the “e-NagarSewa UP” portal and follow the instructions.
  • Fill out the required details including type of civic complaint, location with ward, and description of the issue with evidence or facts.
  • Upload supporting documents, if any.
  • Submit the form.

Finally, note down the reference number to track the status. If not resolved, escalate this grievance to the zonal deputy municipal commissioner or head of the department with the acknowledgement number or receipt of the complaint.

Escalation to Municipal Commissioner:

If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction by the zonal deputy commissioner or designated officers, escalate it to the Municipal Commissioner and Mayor with the acknowledgement details of your initial complaint. You can write a complaint letter and send it by post, visit in person, or email to head office:

  • Phone Number: +915422720005
  • Email: nagarnigamvns@gmail.com
  • Address: Public Grievance Cell – Headquarters, Varanasi Nagar Nigam, Sports Stadium, Nagar Nigam Rd, Near Chhittupura, Sigra, Varanasi-221002, Uttar Pradesh.

:tipping_hand_man:t5: Note: If the submitted complaint is not resolved as per your satisfaction by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation even after escalating to the municipal commissioner, lodge an online public grievance to the State Appellate Authority (Secretary) of the Department of Urban Development through “Jansunwai (Samadhan) UP - Public Grievance Redressal” portal of the government of Uttar Pradesh.

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