rti-for-bridge-construction-delay
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Bridge construction delay — RTI
Direct answer. File RTI to executing agency (PWD/NHAI/State Bridge Corp). Ask DPR, contractor, current physical status, safety audit, projected completion.
Legal framework
- State PWD Manuals.
- NHAI / NH Act 1956.
- IRC Codes — design.
5 questions to ask
- DPR.
- Contractor & contract value.
- Current status.
- Safety audit.
- Projected completion.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, PWD / NHAI / State Bridge Corp Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Bridge project status Bridge at [..] — please furnish (1) DPR, (2) contractor, (3) status, (4) safety audit, (5) completion. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing only at site — go to HQ.
- Skipping safety audit post past collapses.
Case law anchors
- CIC/MoRTH/A/2018/000678 — bridge records disclosable.
- State of Maharashtra v. Bombay HC (Bridge collapse PILs).
Pro tips
- Use state PWD portal.
- Post-collapse, separate enquiry-RTI to State Govt.
FAQ
- Q: Cable-stayed bridges — special audit? Yes; RTI for third-party audit reports.
- Q: Recurring safety inspection? IRC Codes mandate.
Related reading
Sources
- State PWD Manuals. NH Act 1956. IRC Codes.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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