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+metatag-description=(The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.)}}
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+====== RTI Application for MPLAD Funds ======
+{{ :social:auto:guide-applicant-application-sample-mla-fund.png?direct&1200 |guide / applicant / application / sample / mla-fund: RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP center round info 90%>
+**Drafting notes.** This is a sample application. Customise each item before filing. See [[:guide:applicant|Guide for applicants]] for procedure, fee, and appeal path. After 14 November 2025, requests seeking information about a named individual engage Section 8(1)(j) as amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. See [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025|the practitioner note]] for the test the Public Information Officer must apply.
+</WRAP>
+{{:guide:applicant:application:sample:mplad-work-rti.png?nolink &128x128|}}The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division is entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.
+The Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.
+The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any District in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme. The Department has issued the guidelines on Scheme Concept, implementation, and monitoring. The Department has initiated all necessary steps to ensure that the scheme is successfully implemented in the field. The new experimental site of MPLAD is
+A normal tendency is to stagger the recommendations on the last year of the term. Also those District which has not released the Utilisation Certificate (UC) of the previous works, new works under MPLAD cannot be taken up. Thus many MPs complaint to State Government and to Central Government about non utilisation of previous works.
+This sample will effectively help you in knowing the recommendations of MP for work, whether the work has been undertaken by the District, and what is the stage of the work.
+If you have any queries regarding filing RTI Application, you can go ahead at our forums and request assistance from our community.
+===== Format for the RTI Application =====
+<WRAP center round box 80%>
+To,
+Public Information Officer,\\
+Office of the District Planning Officer,\\
+District Collectorate,\\
+[Name of the District],\\
+[Full Address]\\
+**Subject: Information under Right to Information Act 2005**
+Dated: [Enter the Date of RTI Application]
+Dear Sir,
+Kindly furnish information with regard to MPLAD Works recommended by Hon'ble MP and executed by your District authority:
+  - Name of Hon'ble MP: [ MP Name]
+  - Name of Constituency: [Constituency Name]
+  - Nodal District: [Nodal District under MPLAD]
+  - Implementing District Name: [Name of District implementing works under MPLAD Scheme/fund]
+**Information sought under Right to Information Act:**
+  - Please supply me with certified copies of all letters of recommendation of works received from Mr. ....., Hon'ble MP, to undertake those works under MPLADS, during his current tenure as MP and allotted your District.
+  - Also provide information of all the recommendations in the following format
+^ Date of recommendation  | Name of the work recommended by MP  ^ Amount of the work recommended (In Rs.)  ^
+| Enter the date 1                       |                                     |                                          |
+| Enter the date 2                       |                                     |                                          |
+| Enter the date 3                       |                                     |                                          |
+| Enter the date 4                       |                                     |                                          |
+. Kindly provide information relating to all works recommended by Mr ...... Hon’ble Member of Parliament during his current tenure as MP and allotted to your District, in the following format, as this format is utilized by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in ‘Works Monitoring System’.
+^ Work Identity \\ Number  | Work Name \\ with Location  | Priority Number of the \\ (if available) proposal as \\ Recommended by MP  | Date of Receipt \\ of Proposal \\ from MP  | Whether the \\ work is\\  Sanctioned  | Work cost \\ sanctioned \\ (Rs.)  | Executing\\  Agency  ^ Date of\\  Completion  ^
+| Work ID Number 1                        |                             |                                                                            |                                            |                                       |                                   |                      |                        |
+| Work ID Number 2                        |                             |                                                                            |                                            |                                       |                                   |                      |                        |
+| Work ID Number 3                        |                             |                                                                            |                                            |                                       |                                   |                      |                        |
+| Work ID Number 4                        |                             |                                                                            |                                            |                                       |                                   |                      |                        |
+I am attaching the prescribed RTI Application Fee of Rs.....  [Write the fee amount deposited], by way of .......... [Write the Mode of Payment Cash /Cheque/Postal Order/Challan] dated [date of deposition] or Adhesive Court Fee Stamp e.t.c.
+Please inform me the amount of further charges, for supplying above information, at my postal address.
+Yours faithfully,
+[Name of applicant]\\
+[Date of writing RTI Application]\\
+[Full Postal Address]\\
+[Pin Code .....]
+</WRAP>
+//District Planning Officer is the Nodal officer to monitor MPLAD funded works in every district, which is a State Public Authority. You can find out the correct designation of Nodal Officer by clicking "District Profile" and selecting the District  You may therefore Use Application Format (if any) and Application Fee as per your State RTI Rules//
+===== Our Campaign =====
+  - Campaign to know MPLAD Fund Utilisation
+  - List of Signatory to MPLAD campaign
+===== Guidelines for filing RTI Application =====
+  - Under MPLADS, the role of the Members of Parliament is limited only upto recommendation of works. Thereafter, it is the responsibility of the District Authority to sanction, execute and complete the works recommended by Members of Parliament within the stipulated time period.\\
+  - The exact figure (s) of expenditure is available only with the District Authorities.\\
+  - Under the scheme, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for, works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency.\\
+  - The Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected.\\
+  - The Nominated Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha may select any Districts from any State in the Country for implementation of their choice of work under the scheme.\\
+  - The details of the MPLAD Scheme is available online here. [[http://mplads.nic.in/|MPLAD.NIC.IN]]
+----
+===== Download other templates for RTI =====
+{{indexmenu>:guide:applicant:application:sample#2}}
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:guide:applicant|Guide for applicants]]. The procedure, fee, and appeal path.
+  * [[:templates:first-rti|Template: first RTI application]]. A general-purpose first-application format.
+  * [[:templates:first-appeal|Template: first appeal]]. For drafting an appeal under Section 19(1).
+  * [[:blog:pio-reply-section-8-1-j-after-dpdp-2025|PIO reply after DPDP Rules, 2025]]. On how a Public Information Officer is to reply when personal information is involved.
+  * [[:guide:applicant:application:sample:start|All sample RTI applications]]. The full index.
+===== Sources =====
+  - The Right to Information Act, 2005, Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 19.
+  - The Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, Central Government.
+  - The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Section 44(3).
+//Last reviewed on: 19 April 2026: RTI Wiki editorial team.//
+{{tag>applicant application mla-fund rti sample-rti}}
+===== MLA fund RTI: How to track MLA LAD funds and file RTI for utilization =====
+MLA Local Area Development (MLA LAD) fund — complete guide on tracking and filing RTI for utilization:
+  - **Step 1: What is MLA LAD fund?** (a) the MLA Local Area Development (MLA LAD) scheme — provides each MLA with an annual allocation — for development works in their constituency — the amount varies by state: (i) Delhi: Rs 10 crore per MLA per year, (ii) Maharashtra: Rs 5 crore, (iii) UP: Rs 2 crore, (iv) Karnataka: Rs 2 crore, (v) Tamil Nadu: Rs 2.5 crore — check the state's scheme guidelines for the exact amount, (b) the MLA recommends works (like roads, drains, street lights, community halls, water supply, etc.) — and the district administration executes the works — and the funds are released — to the executing agency, (c) the MLA LAD fund is different from the MP LAD fund (which is for MPs — at Rs 5 crore per year — for their constituency).
+  - **Step 2: How to track MLA LAD funds.** (a) the state government publishes the MLA LAD scheme guidelines (on the state's website — including the allocation — and the eligibility — and the process), (b) the district administration maintains the MLA LAD register (with the works recommended — and the funds released — and the expenditure — and the completion status), (c) some states have online portals (e.g., Delhi has an online portal — for MLA LAD works — where the citizen can check the works — and the status — and the expenditure), (d) the citizen can file RTI (to get the MLA LAD details — see Step 4), (e) the CAG audits the MLA LAD scheme (and reports on the utilization — and the deficiencies — and the unspent amount).
+  - **Step 3: Common issues with MLA LAD funds.** (a) funds not released (the state government delays the release of funds — to the district administration — which delays the works), (b) funds not utilized (the MLA does not recommend works — or the district administration does not execute — and the funds lapse — at the end of the financial year), (c) poor quality work (the contractor does sub-standard work — and the infrastructure is poor), (d) favoritism (the MLA recommends works — only in select areas — or for select beneficiaries — ignoring other areas — and vulnerable groups), (e) ghost works (the works are shown as completed — on paper — but are not actually executed — or are executed partially), (f) inflated bills (the contractor inflates the bills — and the MLA and the officials collude — and siphon off the funds).
+  - **Step 4: File RTI on MLA LAD funds.** File RTI with the district administration (the Collector/Deputy Commissioner — who is the PIO for MLA LAD funds) asking for: (a) the allocation: "Provide the MLA LAD fund allocation — for [MLA name] — for the year [year] — including: (i) the total allocation, (ii) the funds released, (iii) the funds utilized, (iv) the unspent amount", (b) the works: "Provide the list of works recommended by [MLA name] — under MLA LAD — for the year [year] — including: (i) the work name, (ii) the location, (iii) the sanction amount, (iv) the executing agency, (v) the tender amount, (vi) the contractor, (vii) the start date, (viii) the completion date, (ix) the completion status, (x) the quality test report", (c) the utilization: "Provide the utilization certificate — for MLA LAD works — in [constituency] — for the year [year] — including: (i) the work, (ii) the amount sanctioned, (iii) the amount spent, (iv) the verification — and the approval", (d) the complaints: "Provide the complaints received — regarding MLA LAD works — in [constituency] — from [date] to [date] — and the action taken — and the status", (e) the audit: "Provide the CAG audit report — on MLA LAD — for [state] — for the year [year] — including: (i) the findings, (ii) the deficiencies, (iii) the unspent amount, (iv) the action taken — on the audit findings".
+  - **Step 5: How to use the RTI reply.** (a) verify the works (visit the work site — and verify whether the work is actually completed — and the quality — and the measurements — match the RTI reply), (b) compare with the register (check the district administration's register — and the online portal — and compare with the RTI reply — for discrepancies), (c) file a complaint (if the RTI reply shows discrepancies — or ghost works — or inflated bills — file a complaint with: (i) the district administration, (ii) the anti-corruption bureau, (iii) the Lokayukta, (iv) the CAG), (d) approach the media (share the RTI reply with the media — to create public pressure — and to force the government to act), (e) file a PIL (in the High Court — for public interest — the court can order an inquiry — and recovery).
+  - **Step 6: State-wise MLA LAD amounts.** (a) Delhi: Rs 10 crore per MLA per year (highest in India — the Delhi government increased the allocation — from Rs 4 crore to Rs 10 crore), (b) Maharashtra: Rs 5 crore per MLA per year (increased from Rs 3 crore), (c) Kerala: Rs 3 crore per MLA per year (through the Local Area Development Fund), (d) Tamil Nadu: Rs 2.5 crore per MLA per year, (e) UP: Rs 2 crore per MLA per year, (f) Karnataka: Rs 2 crore per MLA per year, (g) Rajasthan: Rs 2 crore per MLA per year, (h) MP: Rs 2 crore per MLA per year, (i) Bihar: Rs 1 crore per MLA per year, (j) West Bengal: Rs 1 crore per MLA per year — check the state's latest guidelines — for the current allocation.
+  - **Step 7: Practical tips.** (a) check the online portal (before filing RTI — check the state's MLA LAD portal — for the work details — and the status), (b) file RTI early (to get the work details — before the records are lost — or the files are destroyed), (c) be specific (mention the MLA name — and the constituency — and the year — and the work — for a focused reply), (d) verify on the ground (visit the work site — and verify — and take photos — and measurements — and compare with the RTI reply), (e) Example: A citizen filed RTI with the district administration — asking for the MLA LAD works in his ward — the reply showed that Rs 50 lakh was spent on a road — but the citizen visited the site — and found that the road was not constructed — the citizen filed a complaint with the anti-corruption bureau — and approached the media — the ACB investigated — and found that the work was a ghost work — and the MLA and the contractor were chargesheeted — and the funds were recovered.
+See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/sample/mla-fund|MLA Fund RTI]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/find-pio-2026|Find PIO]].
+{{tag>mla lad fund local area development rti utilization certificate cag audit ghost works favoritism district administration constituency 2026}}