Bridge construction delay — RTI

Bridge construction delay — RTI

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

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Direct answer. File RTI to executing agency (PWD/NHAI/State Bridge Corp). Ask DPR, contractor, current physical status, safety audit, projected completion.

Legal framework

State PWD Manuals.
NHAI / NH Act 1956.
IRC Codes — design.

5 questions to ask

DPR.
Contractor & contract value.
Current status.
Safety audit.
Projected completion.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, PWD / NHAI / State Bridge Corp
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Bridge project status

Bridge at [..] — please furnish (1) DPR, (2) contractor, (3) status, (4) safety audit, (5) completion.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at site — go to HQ.
Skipping safety audit post past collapses.

Case law anchors

CIC/MoRTH/A/2018/000678 — bridge records disclosable.
State of Maharashtra v. Bombay HC (Bridge collapse PILs).

Pro tips

Use state PWD portal.
Post-collapse, separate enquiry-RTI to State Govt.

FAQ

Q: Cable-stayed bridges — special audit? Yes; RTI for third-party audit reports.
Q: Recurring safety inspection? IRC Codes mandate.

Sources

State PWD Manuals. NH Act 1956. IRC Codes.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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