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Sewerage overflow — RTI to Sewerage Board / Jal Board
Direct answer. File RTI to Sewerage Board / Jal Board. Ask network map of area, complaint register, last desilting, projected resolution.
Legal framework
- Municipal Acts — sewerage maintenance.
- Water (Prevention & Control) Act 1974 — sewage discharge.
- CPHEEO Manual — design & maintenance standards.
5 questions to ask
- Network map of the area.
- Complaint register entries.
- Last desilting date.
- Projected resolution.
- Officer-in-charge.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Sewerage Board / Jal Board Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Sewer overflow grievance My area [..] has sewer overflow at [..]. Please furnish: (1) network map, (2) complaint register, (3) last desilting, (4) projected resolution, (5) officer-in-charge. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without manhole number.
- Skipping CPHEEO compliance ask.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000123 — sewerage records disclosable.
- Sewer cleaner deaths SC orders 2014 — manual scavenging ban.
Pro tips
- For health hazard, file separate health-RTI to MoH.
- Use municipal app.
FAQ
- Q: Manual scavenging — illegal? Yes (PEMS Act 2013); file RTI for mechanised cleaning logs.
- Q: STP overflow? Separate RTI to STP operator.
Related reading
Sources
- Municipal Acts. Water Act 1974. PEMS Act 2013. CPHEEO Manual.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.