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Public park / playground neglected — RTI to Horticulture / Parks

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

· 2026/04/19 05:02

Direct answer. File RTI to Municipal Horticulture / Parks Officer. Ask maintenance contract, last inspection, equipment-inventory, complaint register.

  • Municipal Acts — public park duty.
  • AMRUT 2.0 scheme — green-cover targets.
  • National Mission for Green India.

5 questions to ask

  1. Maintenance contract.
  2. Last inspection report.
  3. Equipment inventory.
  4. Complaint register.
  5. Projected resolution.

Template

To: The Public Information Officer, Municipal Horticulture / Parks Officer
Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Park maintenance grievance

Park at [..] is neglected. Please furnish: (1) contract, (2) inspection, (3) equipment inventory, (4) complaints, (5) projected resolution.

Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.

Common mistakes

  • Filing without park ID.
  • Skipping AMRUT funding trace.

Case law anchors

  • CIC/MoUD/A/2017/000567 — park maintenance records disclosable.
  • MC Mehta v. UoI (Tree felling 1996) — green cover.

Pro tips

  • RWA collective RTI strong.
  • AMRUT funds RTI separately.

FAQ

  • Q: RWA can adopt park? Yes — most cities have adoption schemes; RTI for policy + tender.
  • Q: Encroachment in park? RTI for action.

Sources

  1. Municipal Acts. AMRUT 2.0. National Mission for Green India.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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