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How to file an RTI for non-functional streetlights in Faridabad

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· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. In Faridabad (Haryana), file your RTI for non-functional streetlights to Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Haryana state RTI rules). Online portal: https://mcfaridabad.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.

Quick facts (Faridabad)

City Faridabad (Haryana)
Subject RTI for non-functional streetlights
Municipal body Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF)
City context MCF has 40 wards across 2 zones
Target office Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer)
Online portal https://mcfaridabad.org/
State portal Haryana state RTI hub
Reply window 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005)
Statutory anchor Municipal Acts maintenance duty

Why this page exists

The general guide on RTI for non-functional streetlights covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Faridabad-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Haryana.

Filing in Faridabad — 4 steps

  1. Identify the office. Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer) typically sits at Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
  2. Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Haryana hub for any state-specific fee.
  3. File: online via https://mcfaridabad.org/ OR by Speed Post to Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (with acknowledgment).
  4. Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.

If you don't get a reply

  1. Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF)).
  2. Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Haryana State Information Commission.
  3. Parallel pressure: Use the Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).

Faridabad-specific tips

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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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