MP/MLA Local Area Development fund utilization — RTI

MP/MLA Local Area Development fund utilization — RTI

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Direct answer. File RTI to District Collector AND MoSPI (for MPLADS) OR State Planning (for MLALADS). Ask sanction list, work-status, payment-release, completion certificates.

Legal framework

MPLADS Guidelines 2016 + 2024 amendment.
State MLALADS schemes.
PFMS framework.

5 questions to ask

Sanction list with works.
Work-status (commissioned/in-progress/completed).
Payment-release records.
Completion certificates.
Audit objections.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, District Collector + MoSPI
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — MPLADS / MLALADS utilization

MP/MLA [..] LAD fund FY [..] — please furnish (1) sanction list, (2) work status, (3) payments, (4) completion, (5) audit objections.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing only at MoSPI — go to DC for execution.
Skipping PFMS tracking ask.

Case law anchors

MPLADS Guidelines 2016.
CIC/MoSPI/A/2018/000234 — MPLADS records disclosable.

Pro tips

Use mplads.gov.in dashboard.
Pair with CAG MPLADS audit reports.

FAQ

Q: Beneficiary list disclosure? Yes for community works.
Q: MP-recommended vs DC-sanctioned distinction? RTI for both flows.

Sources

MPLADS Guidelines 2016. State MLALADS. PFMS.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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