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Streetlights not working — RTI to municipal Electrical Engineer
Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Electrical Engineer. Ask maintenance contract, complaint-action register, contractor accountability, projected restoration.
Legal framework
- Municipal Acts — streetlight maintenance.
- Energy Conservation Act 2001 — LED retrofit programmes.
5 questions to ask
- Maintenance contract details.
- Complaint-action register.
- Contractor name.
- Projected restoration.
- Officer-in-charge.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Electrical Engineer Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Streetlight maintenance My area [..] has non-functional streetlights since [..]. Please furnish: (1) maintenance contract, (2) complaint register, (3) contractor, (4) restoration timeline, (5) officer-in-charge. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing without pole numbers.
- Not citing prior 1916/local helpline complaints.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000234 — maintenance records disclosable.
Pro tips
- Use municipal app for parallel pressure.
- For safety incidents (assault near dark street), file police RTI parallel.
FAQ
- Q: LED retrofit dispute? RTI for tender + savings audit.
- Q: Solar streetlight non-functional? Same RTI route — different contractor often.
Related reading
Sources
- Municipal Acts. Energy Conservation Act 2001.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.