Drainage clogged / waterlogging — RTI to Storm-Water Drains cell

Drainage clogged / waterlogging — RTI to Storm-Water Drains cell — RTI Wiki

Direct answer. File RTI to Storm-Water Drains Cell (Municipal Engineering). Ask drainage map, last desilting, complaint-action register, monsoon preparedness audit.

  • Municipal Acts — drain maintenance.
  • CPHEEO storm-water drainage manual.
  • NDMA flood guidelines for vulnerable cities.

5 questions to ask

  1. Drainage map of the area.
  2. Last desilting date.
  3. Complaint register.
  4. Monsoon preparedness audit.
  5. Projected resolution.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Storm-Water Drains Cell
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Storm-water drainage

My area [..] has waterlogging at [..]. Please furnish: (1) drainage map, (2) last desilting, (3) complaint register, (4) monsoon audit, (5) projected resolution.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing post-monsoon — file pre-monsoon (April-May) for proactive desilting.
  • Skipping monsoon audit ask.

Case law anchors

  • CIC/MoUD/A/2018/000234 — drainage records disclosable.
  • Mumbai Floods 2005 PIL — accountability framework.

Pro tips

  • Use municipal app + Twitter.
  • RWA collective RTI stronger.

FAQ

  • Q: Property damage from waterlogging — claim? Yes; file under municipal liability.
  • Q: New construction blocked drain? RTI for building-plan compliance to that property.

Sources

  1. Municipal Acts. CPHEEO storm-water manual. NDMA flood guidelines.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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