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Swachh Bharat Mission funds — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to State SBM Mission AND DM. Ask scheme expenditure, IHHL/community-toilet construction, ODF declaration audit, funds-utilisation by ward.
Legal framework
- Swachh Bharat Mission Guidelines 2014/19/2.0 (2021).
- MoHUA framework.
- Solid Waste Management Rules 2016.
5 questions to ask
- Scheme expenditure.
- IHHL/community toilet construction.
- ODF declaration audit.
- Funds-utilisation by ward.
- Star-rating compliance.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State SBM Mission / DM Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — SBM funds utilization My ward [..] SBM utilisation — please furnish (1) expenditure, (2) IHHL/community toilets, (3) ODF audit, (4) ward utilisation, (5) star rating. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at city — also State Mission.
- Skipping ODF audit ask.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoHUA/A/2018/001123 — SBM records disclosable.
- Almitra Patel (2000).
Pro tips
- Use swachhbharaturban.gov.in dashboard.
- Pair with Swachh Survekshan citizen score.
FAQ
- Q: ODF declared but reality differs? RTI for audit + appeal.
- Q: Behavior-change campaign funds? RTI for expenditure trail.
Related reading
Sources
- SBM Guidelines. MoHUA. SWM Rules 2016. Almitra Patel (2000).
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.