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Jal Jeevan Mission tap connection — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to State JJM Mission AND DM. Ask my household-coverage status, scheme expenditure, contractor, water-quality test, projected connection.
Legal framework
- Jal Jeevan Mission Guidelines 2019.
- NJJM dashboard.
- State Drinking Water Acts.
5 questions to ask
- Household coverage status.
- Scheme expenditure.
- Contractor.
- Water-quality tests.
- Projected connection.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State JJM Mission / DM Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — JJM tap connection status My village [..] / household [..] — please furnish (1) coverage status, (2) expenditure, (3) contractor, (4) water-quality, (5) projected connection. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without village ID.
- Skipping water-quality ask.
Case law anchors
- CIC/DDWS/A/2018/001012 — JJM records disclosable.
- Subhash Kumar (1991) — clean-water right.
Pro tips
- Use ejalshakti.gov.in dashboard.
- Pair with CM grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Quality not BIS-compliant? RTI for lab-test reports.
- Q: Functional vs commissioned distinction? RTI for both metrics.
Related reading
Sources
- JJM Guidelines 2019. NJJM dashboard. Subhash Kumar (1991).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.