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How to file an RTI for non-functional streetlights in Faridabad
Direct answer. In Faridabad (Haryana), file your RTI for non-functional streetlights to Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer). Fee: Rs. 10 IPO (state default; verify against Haryana state RTI rules). Online portal: https://mcfaridabad.org/ (where the relevant department offers e-service). Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005.
Quick facts (Faridabad)
| City | Faridabad (Haryana) |
| Subject | RTI for non-functional streetlights |
| Municipal body | Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) |
| City context | MCF has 40 wards across 2 zones |
| Target office | Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer) |
| Online portal | https://mcfaridabad.org/ |
| State portal | Haryana state RTI hub |
| Reply window | 30 days (§7(1) RTI Act 2005) |
| Statutory anchor | Municipal Acts maintenance duty |
Why this page exists
The general guide on RTI for non-functional streetlights covers the full template, decision steps, case law and FAQs. This page focuses on the Faridabad-specific bits: which municipal department to file at, what fee mode Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) accepts, the local portal (if any), and where to escalate within Haryana.
Filing in Faridabad — 4 steps
- Identify the office. Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (Municipal Electrical Engineer) typically sits at Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) headquarters or the relevant zonal office.
- Pay the fee: Rs. 10 IPO/cash; check the Haryana hub for any state-specific fee.
- File: online via https://mcfaridabad.org/ OR by Speed Post to Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) (with acknowledgment).
- Track: 30-day clock starts from receipt by the public authority.
If you don't get a reply
- Day 31: file First Appeal under §19(1) to the FAA (typically the Municipal Commissioner of Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF)).
- Day 75-76: file Second Appeal to the Haryana State Information Commission.
- Parallel pressure: Use the Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) grievance portal (if available) and CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in).
Faridabad-specific tips
- For city-wide patterns (not just your case), check RTI for non-functional streetlights in Haryana for the state-level template.
- If Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) has multiple zones/wards, address your application to the zonal officer of your specific zone — saves time on internal routing.
- Photograph the building/road/issue with a timestamp before filing — strengthens any subsequent enforcement action.
Related
Sources
- RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19.
- Municipal Acts maintenance duty.
- Municipal Corporation Faridabad (MCF) citizen-services portal.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
