Public park / playground neglected — RTI to Horticulture / Parks

Public park / playground neglected — RTI to Horticulture / Parks

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Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Horticulture / Parks Officer. Ask maintenance contract, last inspection, equipment-inventory, complaint register.

Legal framework

Municipal Acts — public park duty.
AMRUT 2.0 scheme — green-cover targets.
National Mission for Green India.

5 questions to ask

Maintenance contract.
Last inspection report.
Equipment inventory.
Complaint register.
Projected resolution.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Horticulture / Parks Officer
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Park maintenance grievance

Park at [..] is neglected. Please furnish: (1) contract, (2) inspection, (3) equipment inventory, (4) complaints, (5) projected resolution.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

Filing without park ID.
Skipping AMRUT funding trace.

Case law anchors

CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000567 — park maintenance records disclosable.
MC Mehta v. UoI (Tree felling 1996) — green cover.

Pro tips

RWA collective RTI strong.
AMRUT funds RTI separately.

FAQ

Q: RWA can adopt park? Yes — most cities have adoption schemes; RTI for policy + tender.
Q: Encroachment in park? RTI for action.

Sources

Municipal Acts. AMRUT 2.0. National Mission for Green India.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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